Merganzer Fishing Charters

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(103 reviews)
Charters from 700 USD
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6 hour tour

VERIFIED   6 Hour โ€“ Sat-Sun 5-6 Persons (PM) on August 13, 2023
Doug F.
Wilmette, IL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall
Freakin awesome, Daryl is good dude!
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Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 103 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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First time out on a Charter
A perfect day catching Lake Trout!
A perfect day catching Lake Trout!
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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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Bolei D.
Excellent
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Experience:
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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A perfect day catching Lake Trout!

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip โ€“ Mon-Fri (PM) MAX 3 on September 22, 2025
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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Alvin J.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Great Overall Experience

VERIFIED   5 Hour โ€“ Sat/Sun 5-6 Persons (PM) on August 23, 2025
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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Eldar A.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Daryl

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip โ€“ Sat/Sun MAX 3 on May 9, 2026
Captain Daryl and his first mate Matt were great!! We caught lots of salmon and had fun!!
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Richard B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Merganzer Charters A+

VERIFIED   5 Hour โ€“ Sat/Sun 5-6 Person (AM) on September 14, 2025
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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John G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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First time out on a Charter

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip โ€“ Sat/Sun MAX 3 - 12:00 PM on April 18, 2026
The Captain and First Mate were awsome.
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