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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Brad K.
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 94 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Awesome crew and boat, fun trip!
Awesome crew and boat, fun trip!
Boat was big
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Good experience
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Friendly captain
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Recommend this charter
99%
Appropriate for children
96%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
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Mike B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Our Grandsonโ€™s Birthday Wish

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on July 9, 2024
Captain Steve and Brad were the best hosts to our venture on the big lake out of Ludington for our grandsonโ€™s 10th birthday...
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Karen P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Full Cooler, Mixed Bag

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on July 8, 2024
Captain Steve and Deck Hand Brad were fintastic. We were on fish within 20 minutes of leaving dock and the first was a big...
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Gary J.
Grant, MI
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Family fun

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on September 10, 2023
This half day trip did not disappoint! The boat & crew were all we could hope for, along with the catch! Brad and Steve were...
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Christopher C.
Detroit, Michigan
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great Trip for a Family Reunion Crew of Out-of-Towners!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on August 7, 2023
Great experience from first booking to the catch nโ€™ clean. We had a small family group that doubled in size, so six...
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Justin G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great experience with Captain Steve on the Knotty Girl!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on June 27, 2024
We had a great time with Captain Steve on the Knotty Girl!ย  We went as a family with 2 adults and 3 kids.ย  There was ample...
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