Captain
Daryl Szyska

Member since May 2017 Waukegan, United States
Background
I have been living the fishing and hunting lifestyle my entire life, and have been fishing Lake Michigan for over 30 years. I want people to catch fish, so whatever we need to do to make your day both enjoyable and productive, we will get it done.
Techniques
I do what ever we need to do to put fish in the boat.

Hey, I'm Captain Daryl Szyska

Waukegan, United States
Background
I have been living the fishing and hunting lifestyle my entire life, and have been fishing Lake Michigan for over 30 years. I want people to catch fish, so whatever we need to do to make your day both enjoyable and productive, we will get it done.
Techniques
I do what ever we need to do to put fish in the boat.
Anglers Choice
91
Reviews
59
Fishing Reports
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Parker J.
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Merganzer Fishing Charters

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(91 reviews)
Angler's choice
Waukegan
 2 bookings in the past week.
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Trips from US $575

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 91 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (157)
Best salmon fishing ever!
Fishing with Daryl
We caught Big Fish!
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
96%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
97%
Appropriate for children
95%
Satisfied with the boat
98%
Caught fish
94%
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Denis A.
Schaumburg, Illinois
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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July fishing trip

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip – Sat/Sun (PM) MAX 4 on July 17, 2022
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Brennan B.
Normal, IL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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6 hour trip

VERIFIED   6 Hour – Sat-Sun 5-6 Persons (PM) on September 17, 2021
Our captin was very friendly and easy to get along with and has a vast knowledge of the waters I would definitely book this...
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Steve M.
Wheaton, Illinois
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great Time!

VERIFIED   5 Hour – Sat/Sun 5-6 Person (AM) on September 5, 2021
Daryl & Jen did a great job making the experience for novice “fisherpersons” educational as well as fun. Highly recommend...
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Gail S. C.
Round Lake Heights, IL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Noon to 6 pm fishing trip

VERIFIED   6 Hour – Sat-Sun 5-6 Persons (PM) on July 24, 2021
The Captain was great!  We didn’t limit out as planned but it was a fun and memory making trip!  Would definitely recommend...
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Erick P.
Warrenville, IL
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 with the family

VERIFIED   5 Hour – Sat/Sun 5-6 Persons (PM) on June 27, 2021
5 hour afternoon trip with 2 adults and 4 pre-teen/teenagers.  Everyone had fun, Captain was passionate about us getting...
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