Darryll Fish

Darryll Fish began his poker career in the online realm, where he quickly established himself as a formidable high-stakes cash game player. Playing under the screen name "daryllfish" on Full Tilt Poker, he amassed significant earnings and gained a reputation for his aggressive and creative approach. While his online results are not fully documented, his transition to live tournaments showcased his adaptability and skill.

Fish's most notable live successes have come on the World Poker Tour (WPT). He won the WPT Lucky Hearts Poker Open in 2017-2018 for $511,604, and finished runner-up in the WPT Seminole Hard Rock Poker Showdown in 2016-2017 for $453,185. He also has multiple other deep runs, including a 3rd-place finish in the 2012-2013 WPT Lucky Hearts Poker Open ($125,921), a 6th-place finish in the 2023 WPT Seminole Rock 'N' Roll Poker Open ($157,800), and a 7th-place finish in the 2024 WPT Seminole Rock 'N' Roll Poker Open ($108,000). Other notable WPT results include a 13th-place finish in the 2015-2016 WPT Five Diamond World Poker Classic ($52,686), a 6th-place finish in the 2011-2012 Jacksonville Poker Room event ($46,315), and a 2nd-place finish in the 2015-2016 WPT Montreal at Playground ($237,767). Overall, Fish has 73 WPT cashes and over $2.1 million in WPT earnings, with 9 final tables and 4 top-3 finishes.

Beyond the WPT, Fish has consistently performed in major live events. His total live earnings exceed $5.8 million, with a best cash of $937,221 from a runner-up finish in the 2018 partypoker MILLIONS North America for CAD 5,300 ($936,000). He also finished 6th in the 2011 L.A. Poker Classic WPT Main Event for $235,350. In World Series of Poker (WSOP) events, Fish has 88 cashes, 8 final tables, and over $1.09 million in earnings, though he has yet to win a bracelet. He has one European Poker Tour (EPT) cash for $11,051. Other highlights include a 2nd-place finish in a 2026 Orleans Summer Open $600 Mixed Omaha 8 event ($12,360) and consistent cashes in Aria Poker Classic and WSOP events in recent years.

Described as an aggressive and creative player, Fish excels at exploiting position and opponent weaknesses. His cash game background is evident in his hand-reading ability and willingness to apply pressure. While specific hand examples are scarce, his consistent deep runs in large-field tournaments suggest a well-rounded skill set adaptable to different stack depths and formats. His ability to navigate both high-stakes cash games and multi-table tournaments has made him a versatile competitor.

Fish continues to be active on the live tournament circuit. In 2026, he recorded cashes in the Aria Poker Classic $800 No-Limit Hold'em ($10,448), the WSOP $800 Deepstack Eight Max ($1,730), and the WSOP $600 No-Limit Hold'em / Pot-Limit Omaha Deepstack ($2,092). He also finished 19th in the Aria $800 Pot-Limit Omaha ($2,457) and 2nd in the Orleans Summer Open $600 Mixed Omaha 8 ($12,360). These results demonstrate his sustained competitiveness across various formats.

Darryll Fish's surname, coinciding with the poker term "fish," has become a memorable part of his identity. He has been a fixture in the poker community for over a decade, transitioning from online cash games to live tournament success. With over 350 cashes (292 documented in one database) and millions in earnings, Fish remains a respected figure in both the online and live poker worlds. He resides in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and is ranked 347th on the all-time money list in the United States.