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.
First mate

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5.0 / 5
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 93 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Top crew and equipment.
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Good experience
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Friendly captain
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Recommend this charter
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Appropriate for children
96%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
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Eddie E.
Excellent
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Great charter

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on July 12, 2024
Captain Steve and first mate Brad was exceptional. Their knowledge of the lake was top notch. They put us on fish within the...
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Marvin O.
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Great Family Outing

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on June 24, 2024
Captain Steven and Brad were great hosts especially to two young first time fishermen. Their larger boat was comfortable with...
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Jeffery D.
Detroit, Michigan
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Awesome Bachelor Party

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on May 27, 2023
We slayed the salmon.  This was a trip to celebrate a young man’s wedding.  It couldn’t have been more awesome- The...
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Phillip B.
Big Rapids, MI
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half day trip with Captain Steve and First Mate Brad

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on July 13, 2022
Booked the trip to give my 9yr old son a taste of Lake Michigan and salmon fishing.  Capt Steve and Brad were top!  Their...
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Nathan L.
Philadelphia, PA
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 with Captain Steve

VERIFIED   Back to School Fall Special! on September 8, 2023
Steve and Brad were very professional and knowledgable. We pulled in 6 salmon, all over 15lbs over the course of 6 hours. The...
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