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
96
Reviews
60
Fishing Reports
Verified
Our Team
Parker J.
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My Charter Listing

Merganzer Fishing Charters

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(96 reviews)
Angler's choice
Waukegan
 Last booking: 5 hours ago
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Trips from US $650

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 96 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (163)
Outstanding
Awesome
Excellent for my kids and me
+160
Angler rating
90
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
97%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
97%
Appropriate for children
95%
Satisfied with the boat
98%
Caught fish
94%
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Gary T.
Hinckley, OH
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Salmon fishing

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip โ€“ Mon-Thur (PM) 2 Max on July 10, 2018
Jim and wife were the crew. Plenty of rods and downriggers.ย  Guaranteed to catch some salmon with Captain Jim ย  ย ...
Gary T. recommends Merganzer Fishing Charters
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Drew S.
Rushville, IL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Daryl

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip โ€“ Mon-Thur (PM) 3 MAX on August 9, 2018
Drew S. recommends Merganzer Fishing Charters
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Teri M.
Chicago, Illinois
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

June fishing trip

VERIFIED   6 Hour โ€“ Sat/Sun 5-6 Persons (AM) on June 23, 2018
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Curtis I.
Milan, IL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Daryl

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip โ€“ Mon-Thur (PM) 2 Max on June 18, 2018
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Chris W.
Lebanon, Tennessee
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

June fishing trip

VERIFIED   6 Hour โ€“ Sat-Sun 5-6 Persons (PM) on June 3, 2018
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