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
101
Reviews
61
Fishing Reports
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Merganzer Fishing Charters

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(101 reviews)
Angler's choice
Waukegan
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Trips from US $650

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 101 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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A perfect day catching Lake Trout!
A perfect day catching Lake Trout!
Merganzer Charters A+
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Angler rating
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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
95%
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Sharon S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Daryl

VERIFIED   5 Hour โ€“ Sat/Sun 5-6 Persons (PM) on August 31, 2025
Sharon S. recommends Merganzer Fishing Charters
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Nicholas V.
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€“ Sat/Sun (PM) MAX 3 on July 27, 2025
Nicholas V. recommends Merganzer Fishing Charters
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Daman B.
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€“ Sat/Sun (PM) MAX 3 on July 5, 2025
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Ryan E.
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 to Thurs PM 2 ppl on May 5, 2025
Ryan E. recommends Merganzer Fishing Charters
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Michael F.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great Day!

VERIFIED   5 Hour โ€“ Sat/Sun 5-6 Persons (PM) on August 31, 2024
This was a present for my Father in law and it turned out great! We did an afternoon trip that started a little slow but Captain...
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