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
76
Reviews
46
Fishing Reports
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My Charter Listing

Merganzer Fishing Charters

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(76 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 76 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (124)
Great day and HUGE fish!
Great day and HUGE fish!
Great day and HUGE fish!
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
96%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
96%
Appropriate for children
94%
Satisfied with the boat
98%
Caught fish
92%
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Ale B.
Willowbrook, IL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great experience

VERIFIED   6 Hour โ€“ Sat-Sun 5-6 Persons (PM) on July 11, 2021
Thanks you, captain Daryl and first mate Craig! You made our fishing trip a great experience, u guided us and took care on...
Ale B. recommends Merganzer Fishing Charters
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Robert S.
Cedar Rapids, IA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Lake Michigan fishing

VERIFIED   6 Hour โ€“ Sat-Sun 5-6 Persons (PM) on July 3, 2022
Had a great time
Robert S. recommends Merganzer Fishing Charters
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Judy P.
Round Lake, Illinois
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Daryl

5 Hour Trip โ€“ Mon-Thur (PM) 4-6 Ppl on August 10, 2021
Great fishing and we caught 2 more after the picture with our catchโ€ฆโ€ฆAwesome day and great Captain!ย  He kept us on fish...
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Stoiko M.
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 Trip โ€“ Sat/Sun (PM) MAX 4 on August 27, 2022
Stoiko M. recommends Merganzer Fishing Charters
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Jung S. C.
United States
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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August fishing trip

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip โ€“ Sat/Sun (AM) MAX 4 on August 13, 2022
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