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Darryll Fish is an American professional poker player who has been a top name in the game for over 15 years. Originally from Cape Coral, Florida, he is known for his laid-back “go with the flow” attitude and his deep connection to his home casinos in South Florida. With over $6.2 million in live earnings, Fish has built a career based on patience and a strong ability to read his opponents, earning him a spot as one of the most respected and consistent grinders on the modern circuit.
Career Earnings & Biggest Results
With total live tournament earnings of over $6.2 million (according to The Hendon Mob), Fish is a major winner in both the live and online worlds. His biggest live payday came in 2018 at the WPT Lucky Hearts Poker Open in Hollywood, Florida. He outlasted a tough field to win $511,604 and his first WPT title, a victory he considers extra special because it happened at his “home” casino.
Fish is also a WSOP Circuit Ring winner, having taken down the Main Event in West Palm Beach in 2015 for $173,189. He has come incredibly close to a World Series of Poker bracelet several times, including a 3rd-place finish in a $5,000 event for $215,286 and a 2nd-place finish in the 2018 partypoker LIVE MILLIONS North America for a massive $936,000. Even in 2026, he is still crushing, with recent deep runs in the WPT Lucky Hearts Poker Open.
Biography & Poker Background
Darryll Fish’s journey into poker started with a different kind of card game. Like many pros, he was a competitive Magic: The Gathering player before discovering poker during the 2003 boom. He began with $1 sit-n-go tournaments online and eventually built a bankroll playing cash games while living in Gainesville. Under the screen name “DF1986,” he became an online legend with over $1.4 million in winnings before shifting his focus to the live circuit. Outside of poker, Fish is passionate about music festivals and even co-founded a festival in Miami dedicated to mycology and mushrooms.
Play Style & Strategy
Fish is often described as having an unflappable and calm presence at the table. He isn’t a “poker robot”; instead, he focuses heavily on table dynamics and paying attention to the players around him to find an edge. His strategy is built on patience, especially in long tournaments where he believes waiting for the right spots is more important than building a huge stack early on. While he respects the younger “sickos” who study the game with computer tools, he relies on his nearly two decades of experience to stay in his lane and play a solid, error-free game. He is also known for his “speech play” and being grateful for every deep run he makes.
Social Media & Online Presence
Want to follow Darryll “DFish” Fish as he continues his 2026 run in Florida and on the major world tours? You can keep up with his latest results here:
