Daryl Szyska

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What anglers say

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  Sean Matheson

  

  Illinois, US

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  Member since 2018

  5.0

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  5 stars isn’t enough

  5 Hour Trip – Sat/Sun MAX 4 - 12:00 PM on June 13, 2026 • 4 adults

  We had an absolutely beautiful - and fun - afternoon with Captain Daryl and First Mate Eric. They combine state-of-the-art technology with decades of experience to help us land six good-size cohos (would’ve been even better had we opted for an AM trip). Great conversationalists, too. They in were especially patient and helpful to those members of our party with very little fishing experience. We are already checking calendars for a fall trip. Highly recommend Merganzer!

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  Response from Captain

  June 23, 2026

  thank you sir!!!!!

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  Michael Plesnarski

  

  Pennsylvania, US

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  Member since 2026

  5.0

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  Great Fishing Trip

  5 Hour – Sat/Sun 5-6 Person (AM) on July 18, 2026 • 6 adults

  Captain Darrel kept us on the fish! Eric was our mate and never stopped working to ensure we had the best opportunity to land fish. They were both very welcoming to our group and we enjoyed spending the morning with them. We caught very nice steelhead and lake trout. Eric had them all cleaned for us before returning to the dock. I highly recommend them and will definately be booking another trip!

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  Response from Captain

  July 18, 2026

  Thank you for the kind words , thank you for fishing with us 😊o

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  Bryce Moore

  

  Virginia, US

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  Member since 2026

  5.0

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  Book with these guys! You won’t regret it

  5 Hour Trip – Sat/Sun MAX 4 - 12:00 PM on July 5, 2026 • 4 adults

  Captain Daryl and Eric were amazing! They want the fish in the boat as much as you do. They worked with us to make sure we got out on a day that most would have canceled and rescheduled but that really wasn’t an option for us. We landed some great fish in tough conditions, my sister caught a monster Steelhead and we landed some sizable Salmon as well. Great day on the lake for sure!

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  Response from Captain

  July 9, 2026

  Thank you, for being understanding, I hate the weather, I want to fill the boat, I cant control weather of the fish, but we never stop trying , have a great day, thank you for booking with us.

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  Stuart Hunter

  

  Kansas, US

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  Member since 2026

  5.0

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  One of my best fishing trips, captain and mate were friendly and helpful.

  5 Hour Trip – Sat/Sun MAX 3 on July 12, 2026 • 4 adults • 2 children

  We caught up many fish. Ive never fished for lake trout.. and we caught more than we could handle. We were fished out, in a good way! Arms tired, cooler full. It was an absolute blast out the water

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  Response from Captain

  July 23, 2026

  thank you very much that was a great day 😊

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  Terre Klucznyk

  

  Illinois, US

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  Member since 2026

  5.0

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  Amazing Trip

  6 Hour Trip – Sat/Sun MAX 4 - 12:00 PM on June 28, 2026 • 6 adults

  Captain Daryl and is first mate were amazing! They did whatever it took to catch fish! We had such a great time! They instructed and helped in every way! Looking forward to booking next trip

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  Response from Captain

  June 30, 2026

  thank you for fishing with us 😊