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
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Kevin S.
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Amazing trip amd charter

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip (PM) on September 13, 2025
Would recommend!ย  ๐Ÿคฉ Great captain and first mate!ย  We will be back again.
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Eric M.
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Professional, knowledgeable and experienced captain!

VERIFIED   Morning Trip (AM) on May 3, 2025
Captain Steve did everything in his power to make our trip memorable. We caught a fair number of Walleye, along with a surprise...
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Mike H.
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Just absolutely crushed em!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on August 2, 2025
My son and 3 grandsons had an absolute riot fishing!ย  From the moment the lines were in the water it was non stop chaos.ย ...
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Joel M.
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We had to call it a day

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on July 28, 2025
Our group of 6 had a great time and caught so much fish we called it early because we had no idea how to transport so many...
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Joseph L.
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Limited out in an hour!!!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on July 24, 2025
Just had a ball.ย  Fast action and a great time.ย  Captains did a fantastic job landing fish ย  This is our third time...
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