Captain
Steven Lauer

Member since July 2021 Ludington, United States
Background
Captain Steve Lauer welcomes you aboard the "KNOTTY GIRL III" fishing from the port of Ludington, Michigan. Ludington is considered one of Michigan's "top" ports for trophy catches of salmon and trout. Captain Steve Lauer has been successfully sport fishing Lake Michigan for over 20 years. You'll fish from a comfortable 4300 Tiara Open with a wide beam (15-2”). All tackle is included, our boat is air-conditioned, has an auto-pilot, 2 marine radios, fish finder, GPS, electric downriggers w/water temp, and twin 550 H.P. Detroit Diesel engines to quickly put you over the best fishing spots. A well appointed and beamy cockpit makes for comfort and practical fishing on the Big Lake.

Hey, I'm Captain Steven Lauer

Ludington, United States
Background
Captain Steve Lauer welcomes you aboard the "KNOTTY GIRL III" fishing from the port of Ludington, Michigan. Ludington is considered one of Michigan's "top" ports for trophy catches of salmon and trout. Captain Steve Lauer has been successfully sport fishing Lake Michigan for over 20 years. You'll fish from a comfortable 4300 Tiara Open with a wide beam (15-2”). All tackle is included, our boat is air-conditioned, has an auto-pilot, 2 marine radios, fish finder, GPS, electric downriggers w/water temp, and twin 550 H.P. Detroit Diesel engines to quickly put you over the best fishing spots. A well appointed and beamy cockpit makes for comfort and practical fishing on the Big Lake.
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 91 reviews
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Andrea S. S.
Cedar Springs, Michigan
Excellent
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Half Day

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on September 18, 2021
Our experience was superb.ย  The crew, Steve and Brad were extremely experienced and personal.ย  Their boat and equipment...
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Bryan S.
Sunbury, OH
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Half day trip with captain Steve

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on September 10, 2022
Excellent experience and lot of fish - great crew with Steve and Brad Thanks - will look them up for next trip
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Kenneth W.
Detroit, MI
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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3/4 day trip with captain Steve

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on August 21, 2022
best trip EVER ! great cap and mate, new exactly where to go, NICE boat. will b back!
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Eric L.
Canton, MI
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half day trip on the Knotty Girl

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on July 23, 2022
Great trip everyone had a blast. And i was able to catch my PB 24lb 10oz.
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Rodney Y.
Ona, WV
Excellent
4.7 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Very good
4.0 / 5
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Fishing with Steven

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on July 5, 2022
Fishing was a little slow but it was a great time.the captain and mate never quit trying.Boat and gear and attitude were first...
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