Captain
Daniel Mackowiak

Member since September 2019 Delavan, United States
Background
My dad got me hooked on fishing. Ever since I was a little boy. Through the years, it seemed. I always had a knack for catching fish. I was helping a guy who owned a bait shop, and he suggested I might want to give guiding a shot.
Techniques
Live bait, it's going to get you the biggest. And the most fish, but depending on what time of the year conditions species, I use anything from a Bobber to casting lures and everything in between whatever the fish want.

Hey, I'm Captain Daniel Mackowiak

Delavan, United States
Background
My dad got me hooked on fishing. Ever since I was a little boy. Through the years, it seemed. I always had a knack for catching fish. I was helping a guy who owned a bait shop, and he suggested I might want to give guiding a shot.
Techniques
Live bait, it's going to get you the biggest. And the most fish, but depending on what time of the year conditions species, I use anything from a Bobber to casting lures and everything in between whatever the fish want.
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My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(36 reviews)
Delavan
 Last booking: 3 hours ago
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Trips from US $75

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 36 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (52)
Good guide producing a successful fish.
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
94%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
100%
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Justin R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Quality and Quantity

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip on May 25, 2025
Our family had an absolute blast. Captain was on time, loaded with bait and tackle, and ready to shove off promptly at 7am....
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Mark G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Caught alot of fish

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip on August 14, 2025
We went out at 7am and when we got to the fishing spot we immediately started catching fish. Probably caught up to 100 fish....
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Kurt T.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Capt. Dan is the man!

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip on August 28, 2025
Capt Dan knows his fishing! We we started the day popping blue gill like nothing! By the end of the day we had caught several...
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Mitch T.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great option for first timers!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip on July 10, 2025
We booked a trip with Captain Dan with the hopes of catching a northern pike and some chunky bass. Captain Dan delivered on...
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Larry C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Grandsonโ€™s Dream

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip on July 16, 2025
We experienced an awesome day on Lake Delavan! First time for an 11-year-oldโ€™s fishing extravaganza to materialize: a 35โ€...
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