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VERIFIED 5 Hour – Sat/Sun 5-6 Persons (PM) on May 7, 2023

Bob D.

Sycamore, IL

5.0 / 5

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Bob D.

Sycamore, IL

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

I took my 85 year old Dad and some 10 and 12 year old boys out for the first time on the big lake, everyone had a great time hanging out and catching plenty of fish with Daryl and Eric. They were skilled pros who kept finding us fish, while making it fun for the group. Will go again!

I took my 85 year old Dad and some 10 and 12 year old boys out for the first time on the big lake, everyone had a great time...

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4.9 / 5

out of 5 stars from 103 reviews

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Boat

4.9 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Experience

4.9 / 5

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Good experience
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Friendly captain
	100%
Recommend this charter
	97%
Appropriate for children
	95%
Satisfied with the boat
	98%
Caught fish
	95%

Appropriate for children
	95%
Satisfied with the boat
	98%
Caught fish
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Bolei D.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

A perfect day catching Lake Trout!

VERIFIED 5 Hour Trip – Mon-Fri (PM) MAX 3 on September 22, 2025

Bolei D.

5.0 / 5

Sep 22, 2025

5 Hour Trip – Mon-Fri (PM) MAX 3

A perfect day catching Lake Trout!

VERIFIED

We had an incredible 5-hour fishing trip on Lake Michigan with Captain Daryl and First Mate Matt. From the moment we got on board, they made us feel comfortable and well taken care of. Their knowledge of the lake and attention to detail were clear, and it showed in the results—we caught an amazing number of fish and had a blast doing it. What really stood out was how patient and supportive they were with my parents, who don’t speak much English. Daryl kept us right on the fish with... More

We had an incredible 5-hour fishing trip on Lake Michigan with Captain Daryl and First Mate Matt. From the moment we got on...

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Daryl Szyska (The Captain)

Replied on September 24, 2025

thank you

Daryl Szyska (The Captain)

Replied on September 24, 2025

thank
you

Captain replied

Eldar A.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

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Fishing with Daryl

VERIFIED NEW 5 Hour Trip – Sat/Sun MAX 3 on May 9, 2026

Eldar A.

5.0 / 5

May 9, 2026

5 Hour Trip – Sat/Sun MAX 3

Fishing with Daryl

VERIFIED NEW

Captain Daryl and his first mate Matt were great!! We caught lots of salmon and had fun!!

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Daryl Szyska (The Captain)

Replied on May 26, 2026

thank you sir!!!

Daryl Szyska (The Captain)

Replied on May 26, 2026

thank you sir!!!

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Alvin J.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Great Overall Experience

VERIFIED 5 Hour – Sat/Sun 5-6 Persons (PM) on August 23, 2025

Alvin J.

5.0 / 5

Aug 23, 2025

5 Hour – Sat/Sun 5-6 Persons (PM)

Great Overall Experience

VERIFIED

This was my second time fishing with Captain Daryl and his crew. I brought my friends with me who have never experienced charter fishing at Lake Michigan. Captain Daryl not only caught us fish, but also had us catch only Salmon which is what we wanted to target the whole trip. I will definitely be a returning customer from now on.

This was my second time fishing with Captain Daryl and his crew. I brought my friends with me who have never experienced charter...

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Daryl Szyska (The Captain)

Replied on August 24, 2025

thank you. i really appreciate that. this is definitely a passion gone insane , but we have fun when we are there, I completely understand everyone wants to catch fish. and thats why do what we do when we are out there , balls out every day 😊. thanks again for fishing with us 😄

Daryl Szyska (The Captain)

Replied on August 24, 2025

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Richard B.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Merganzer Charters A+

VERIFIED 5 Hour – Sat/Sun 5-6 Person (AM) on September 14, 2025

Richard B.

5.0 / 5

Sep 14, 2025

5 Hour – Sat/Sun 5-6 Person (AM)

Merganzer Charters A+

VERIFIED

My family and I had a great time. Captain Daryl and first mate Parker made us feel welcome and they sure know how to find the fish. We limited out on lake trout in 3 hours. Quite exciting for everyone. We can’t wait to do it again.

My family and I had a great time. Captain Daryl and first mate Parker made us feel welcome and they sure know how to find the...

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Daryl Szyska (The Captain)

Replied on September 15, 2025

thank you for fishing with us , really appreciate it 😊

Daryl Szyska (The Captain)

Replied on September 15, 2025

thank you for fishing with us , really appreciate it 😊

Captain replied

John G.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

First time out on a Charter

VERIFIED 5 Hour Trip – Sat/Sun MAX 3 - 12:00 PM on April 18, 2026

John G.

5.0 / 5

Apr 18, 2026

5 Hour Trip – Sat/Sun MAX 3 - 12:00 PM

First time out on a Charter

VERIFIED

The Captain and First Mate were awsome.

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Daryl Szyska (The Captain)

Replied on April 19, 2026

thank you for fishing with us , it was fun!!!!! lol

Daryl Szyska (The Captain)

Replied on April 19, 2026

thank you for fishing with us ,
it was fun!!!!! lol

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