The Destination Angler Podcast

By Steve Haigh: Fisherman and Podcaster

What's The Destination Angler Podcast about?

The Destination Angler podcast is THE podcast for anglers who travel. We go to the source, the local guides & experts, to build your knowledge of top fishing locations around North America.

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The Destination Angler Podcast episodes:

05.02.2024
Bending Hooks on the Youghiogheny River with Rob Walters
Our destination is the revered Youghiogheny River in Southwestern Pennsylvania with expert fly angler, Rob Walters, head guide for Laurel Highlands Guide Service. Once polluted from abandon mines, the “Yawk” as it’s called, has undergone a remarkable transformation into...
04.18.2024
Deep into the Thorofare in Yellowstone National Park with Paul Weamer
Our destination is the Thorofare Region of Yellowstone National Park, considered the most remote spot in the lower 48, with expert fly angler, guide, and author, Paul Weamer, Coordinator of the Yellowstone Fly Fishing Volunteer Program. Paul and a...
04.04.2024
Restoration on the Clark Fork River with Andy Simon
Our destination is the Clark Fork of the Columbia River with expert fly-fishing guide, Andy Simon, Grizzley Hackle Fly Shop, Missoula, Montana. Once known as the world’s largest superfund site, the Clark Fork now is one of the greatest...
03.21.2024
Remote as You Can Get: Spatsizi Wilderness with Jake Daly
Our destination is the unspoiled Spatsizi Wilderness Park in northern British Columbia with Jake Daly, seasoned fly-fishing expert and manager of Spatsizi River Outfitters. Roadless and uninhabited, Spatsizi is two million acres of wild, rugged and remote wilderness unchanged by...
03.07.2024
Bears, Browns, and Brookies on the Border Brule River with Bill Sherer
Our destination is the Border Brule River in Northern Wisconsin with 50-year veteran of the industry, Bill Sherer, owner of We Tie It Fly Shop in Boulder Junction, Wisconsin. Only 45 miles from Lake Superior, the Border Brule offers outstanding...
02.23.2024
Trout Disneyland: the North Island of New Zealand with Alex Waller
Our destination is the North Island of New Zealand with backcountry fly fishing guide and YouTuber, Alex Waller, Trippin on Trout, Taupo, NZ. While the South Island often steals the spotlight, the North Island produces Disneyland-sized trout and more rivers...
02.07.2024
Trophy Trout on the White River with Davy Wotton
Our destination is the world-famous White River, Bull Shoals, Arkansas, with 25-year veteran guide and wet fly expert, Davy Wotton, American International School of Fly Fishing. The White River is an enormous tailwater system with a larger-than-life reputation. Here anglers...
01.11.2024
Hard Core Sight Fishing on Indian River Lagoon with Frank Catino
Our destination is Indian River Lagoon near the Kennedy Space Center on the Central Florida coast with Captain Frank Catino who gives us the low down on the Indian River, the Banana River, and Mosquito Lagoon. Stretching over 150 miles,...
12.29.2023
Big Trout in Ugly Water with Forrest Hobbs
Today our destination is Colorado with trophy trout hunter, Forrest Hobbs. Forrest grew up in Alaska but lives in Colorado where he has developed a “playbook” for routinely hooking and landing big trout in difficult conditions. In this episode, Forrest...
12.28.2023
Steelhead Alley Northeast Ohio with Josh McQueen
Our destination is Northeast Ohio, otherwise known as Steelhead Alley, and the network of rivers and “spate” streams flowing into Lake Erie with expert steelhead guide, Josh McQueen, founder of Fish Ohio Outfitters. The southern shore of Lake Erie offers...
12.14.2023
Willing Carp on North Sterling Reservoir with Jeff Wagner
Our destination is North Sterling Reservoir in Eastern Colorado for probably the most underrated and overlooked of all freshwater fish – Carp! Our guest is Jeff Wagner, CEO of Mayfly Outdoors, better known for such iconic brands such as Ross,...
12.07.2023
Colorado Carp with Dylan Molnar
Destination Angler Adventures Podcast Dylan shares some pro tips on carp fishing, girlfriends, and his work to fish lifestyle in Colorado. If you’ve wondered about carp on the fly, then this episode is for you. With Host, Steve Haigh...
11.30.2023
Quintessential England on the River Test with Gilly Bate
Our destination is the legendary River Test in England with expert guide and fishing agent, Gilly Bate, Fly Odyssey UK. If you’ve ever wondered what fly fishing in the UK is all about, then this episode is for you. Steeped...
11.16.2023
Masterclass on the Little Juniata with Josh Miller, Part 2
Our destination is the Little Juniata River, Part 2, in Central Pennsylvania with competition angler and euro nymphing aficionado, Josh Miller owner of Trout Yeah guide service. Yes folks, the master class continues with life changing concepts on how to...
11.02.2023
Mindset on the Little Juniata with Josh Miller, Part 1
Our destination is the Little Juniata River in Central Pennsylvania with competition angler and Team USA youth fly fishing coach, Josh Miller, Trout Yeah guide service. The Little J is a gorgeous trout stream known for deep emerald green pools,...
10.19.2023
A Million Miles Away on the Deerfield River with Brian Comfort
Our destination is the Deerfield River in western Massachusetts with Brian Comfort, owner of Deerfield Fly shop. The Deerfield ranks among the best tailwaters in the Northeast. With diverse hatches and water types, anglers can find great dry fly fishing...
10.05.2023
The Blackfoot River Runs Through It Part 2 with John Maclean
Our destination is part 2 of our conversation with John Maclean on the Blackfoot River. In case you missed part 1, John is the son of Norman Maclean, the author of the book that changed everything, "A River Runs Through...
09.21.2023
The Blackfoot River Runs Through It Part 1 with John Maclean
Our destination is the pristine waters of the Blackfoot River in Montana, Part 1, with special guest, the acclaimed author and journalist, John Maclean, son of Norman Maclean, the literary genius behind the book, "A River Runs Through It."...
09.07.2023
Savvy trout on the Provo River with Walter Foster
Our Destination is the world-renowned Provo River in Utah with expert fly angler, guide and artist, Walter Foster, Park City Trout Tales, and Fine Fin Art. Only 20 minutes from Park City, the Provo is one of Utah’s top...
08.24.2023
Good Vibes on the San Juan River with Rob Coddington
Our destination is the legendary San Juan River in Northern New Mexico with expert guide and fly angler, Rob Coddington, Duranglers Fly Shop, Durango Colorado. The San Juan River is considered one of THE top tailwaters in America due...
08.10.2023
Chosen by Muskies on the St Croix River with Brian Maze
Our Destination is the St Croix River with Brian Maze, Amaazen Outdoors, Prescott, Wisconsin. Come along with us as Brian chases Muskies on the fly. The St Croix is one of the original 8 rivers protected by the...
07.27.2023
Cracking the Code in the Indian Peaks Wilderness Area with Erin Crider
Our destination is the Indian Peaks Wilderness area in Central Colorado with Erin Crider, Founder of Uncharted Outdoorswomen, Blackhawk, Colorado. About an hour from Denver, Indian Peaks is a roadless wilderness crisscrossed by over 100 miles of trails on...
07.13.2023
Cutthroat Adventure on the Middle Fork Salmon River with Guy Robins
Our destination is the Middle Fork of the Salmon River with veteran fly fishing and adventure guide Guy Robins, Silver Creek Outfitters, Ketchum, Idaho. Considered one of the most rugged and isolated adventure trips in the lower 48,...
06.29.2023
Sight Casting the Rugged and Remote Devils River in Texas with Kevin Stubbs
Our Destination is the rugged and remote Devils River in Southwest Texas with Kevin Stubbs, Expedition Outfitters, New Braunfels, Texas. The Devils River is known for gin clear, spring-fed water that offers unmatched sight fishing for Smallmouth and Largemouth...
06.15.2023
Black Hills Stealth with Hans Stephenson
Our destination is Rapid Creek in the Black Hills with Hans Stephenson, owner of Dakota Angler & Outfitter, Rapid City, South Dakota. Steeped in history, the Black Hills are a small stream fly fishing mecca with great public access,...
06.01.2023
Slinging Meat on the Clarion River with Don Cameroni
Our destination is fly fishing the wild and scenic Clarion River with trophy brown Trout hunter, Don Cameroni, Brown Trout Addiction Guide Service, Ridgeway, PA. The Clarion River might just be the most underrated fly-fishing destination in the state. ...
05.18.2023
Bonefish, Permit and the Cuban Experience with Matt Sprecher
Our destination is Cayo Cruz on the north shore of Cuba with Matt Sprecher, Alaska Steelhead Co. Cuba is quickly gaining a reputation as THE place for fly-fishing for world-class Permit and Bonefish reminiscent of the Florida Keys 60-70...
05.04.2023
Bugs Hatching in the Cupholders on the White River Arkansas with Chad Johnson.
Our destination is fly-fishing the mighty White River in Northern, Arkansas with Chad Johnson, owner of CJ’s White River Outfitter. The White River below Bull Shoals Dam offers over 55 miles of quality trout water and is world-famous for Brown...
04.20.2023
Never Say Never on the Kern River with Guy Jeans
Our destination is fly fishing the wild and scenic Kern River with Guy Jeans, owner of Kern River Fly Shop, Kernville, California. Emerging from the shadow of Mt Whitney in Sequoia National Forrest, the Kern flows 165 miles through...
04.06.2023
Off the Grid in the Maine North Woods with Nate Tower
Our destination is the Maine North Woods with Nate Tower, owner of Heritage Waters Guide Service. If you’re looking for an off-the-grid, unpressured fly-fishing experience, then the Maine North Woods is it. Encompassing over 3.5 million acres, these unspoiled...
03.23.2023
Living the Dream in Twin Bridges, Montana with Jerry Kustich
Our destination is Twin Bridges, Montana otherwise known as trout mecca, with author, expert fly angler, and bamboo rod builder, Jerry Kustich, founder of Sweetgrass Rods. Some of the most fabled trout streams in the world converge on Twin...
03.09.2023
Serenity on the Wild & Scenic Manistee River with Brian “Koz” Kozminski
Our destination is northern Michigan and the wild and Scenic Manistee River with Brian “Koz” Kozminski, owner of True North Trout. Nestled in the Huron-Manistee National Forest, the Manistee flows over 200 miles where anglers can tangle with big Browns,...
02.23.2023
Bears, Rainbows, and fly fishing the Alaskan backcountry with Abe Blair
Our destination is Intricate Bay Lodge on Lake Iliamna, Alaska with backcountry fly fishing guide and professional photographer, Abe Blair, Manager of “The Outpost”. Lake Iliamna is the 8th largest lake in North America and boasts the largest sockeye...
02.09.2023
Fly Fishing the Grand and Rugged Wind River Range with George Hunker
Our destination is the grand and rugged Wind River Range in central Wyoming, with backcountry guide, George Hunker, Sweetwater Fishing Expeditions, Lander, Wyoming. The Winds stretch 100 miles north to south, encompassing 3 wilderness areas, and are absolutely loaded...
01.26.2023
Making Memories on the Western Native Trout Challenge with Ben and Oliver Sheridan
Today our destination is the 12 States in the Western Native Trout Challenge with trout challenge completers, Ben and Oliver Sheridan, Phoenix, Arizona. Previously a guide on the Upper Delaware, Ben decided to tackle the Trout Challenge to spend time...
01.12.2023
Big Trout with Big T on the Soque River
Our destination is the Soque River in northern Georgia with Stephen Tomasovich, better known as Big T, owner of Soque River Outfitters, Clarkesville GA. Just an hour or two north of Atlanta, the Soque is loaded with big Rainbows, is...
12.29.2022
A Lake a Day in British Columbia with Phil Rowley
Our destination is the Kamloops and Cariboo regions of British Columbia with world-renown Stillwater expert and award-winning author, Phil Rowley. With over 20,000 lakes, British Columbia is a veritable wonderland for the Stillwater angler. Phil has been fly fishing...
12.15.2022
Stealth and Stories from the Davidson River with Kevin Howell
Our destination is Western North Carolina and the world-famous Davidson River with competition angler, author, and fly designer, Kevin Howell, owner of Davidson River Outfitters. Nestled in the Pisgah National Forest, the Davidson is known for great public access, beautiful...
12.01.2022
Questioning Sanity for Permit in Belize with Wil Flack
Our destination is beautiful Belize for the ultimate challenge on a fly rod – Permit! With celebrated guide, Wil Flack, owner of the Belize Permit Club. Belize is a top destination for Permit with over 250 square miles of flats...
11.18.2022
Hard Fighting Trout on the North Fork of the Shoshone River with Tim Wade
Our Destination is the legendary North Fork of the Shoshone River with expert fly angler, guide and outfitter, Tim Wade, owner of North Fork Anglers in historic, Cody, Wyoming. Rated as a Top 10 river to fly fish in the...
11.03.2022
Alpine lakes, llamas, and the Lost River Basin in Central Idaho with John Heckel
Our destination is the alpine lakes of Central Idaho, and our guest is John Heckel, Regional Fisheries Biologist for Idaho Fish and Game. Idaho boasts the largest intact wilderness area in the lower 48. And the Lost River drainage is...
10.20.2022
Stealth on Seneca Creek with David Thorne
Our destination is spectacular Seneca Creek in West Virginia with guest, David Thorne, head Coldwater Fisheries Biologist and stream Habitat Coordinator for the State. You may not think of West Virginia as a trout fishing mecca, but this state is...
10.06.2022
Growing Up Montana -- the Gallatin River, Part 2 with Brian Kimmel
Our destination is Part 2 of the Gallatin River with competition angler and guide, Brian Kimmel, Bozeman, Montana. Ever wonder what it was like to grow up in Montana before interstates and the fly-fishing boom? Brian spent his childhood in...
09.22.2022
A River for Everyone – the Gallatin, Part I with Brian Kimmel
Our destination is the Gallatin River with competition angler and guide, Brian Kimmel, Bozeman, Montana. Starting in Yellowstone Park, the Gallatin flows 100 miles through some of the most gorgeous alpine meadows, canyons, valleys, and farmland on the planet. Here...
09.08.2022
River Therapy on the Deschutes River Elke and Alysia Littleleaf
Our destination is the famed Deschutes River in central Oregon with Elke and Alysia Littleleaf, Littleleaf Guide Service. Considered one of the premier fisheries in the Pacific Northwest, the Deschutes is the largest spring-fed river in America, famed for incredible...
08.25.2022
Talking Technical on the Yakima River with Joe Rotter
Our destination is the Yakima River in central Washington with fly fishing guide, outfitter, and instructor Joe Rotter, Reds Fly Shop, Ellensburg, WA. The Yakima has it all--big western hatches, wild fish that fight like steelhead, beautiful scenery, and cold...
08.11.2022
Fly Fishing Shangri-la: The McCloud River with Greg Kennedy
Our destination is Northern California and the beautiful and lush McCloud River, home of the most widely distributed trout in the world, the McCloud Rainbow, and the birthplace of tight line nymphing. With expert guide and fly angler, Greg Kennedy,...
07.28.2022
Man vs Fish: stories from Northern New Mexico and the Chama River with Taylor Streit
Today our destination is the Rio Chama in Northern New Mexico with author, guide, and fly shop owner, Taylor Streit, Taos Fly Shop. Wild and remote, the Chama is a great summer hike-in fishery with freestone and tailwater sections where...
07.14.2022
Dry Flies and Streamers on the Upper Delaware River with Bruce Miller
Today our destination is the world-famous Upper Delaware River and our guest is expert fly angler and guide, Bruce Miller, with the Delaware River Club. Just a few hours from New York City, the Upper Delaware is considered one of...
06.30.2022
The Madison River with Dave Kumlien
Our destination is the famed Madison River in Southwest Montana with veteran outfitter, Dave Kumlien, founder of Montana Troutfitters. Southwest Montana is chock full of world-class water and the Madison River just may be the crown jewel. Designated a Blue-Ribbon...

What's The Destination Angler Podcast about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

The Destination Angler Podcast episodes:

Bending Hooks on the Youghiogheny River with Rob Walters

Deep into the Thorofare in Yellowstone National Park with Paul Weamer

Restoration on the Clark Fork River with Andy Simon

Remote as You Can Get: Spatsizi Wilderness with Jake Daly

Bears, Browns, and Brookies on the Border Brule River with Bill Sherer

Trout Disneyland: the North Island of New Zealand with Alex Waller

Trophy Trout on the White River with Davy Wotton

Hard Core Sight Fishing on Indian River Lagoon with Frank Catino

Big Trout in Ugly Water with Forrest Hobbs

Steelhead Alley Northeast Ohio with Josh McQueen

Willing Carp on North Sterling Reservoir with Jeff Wagner

Colorado Carp with Dylan Molnar

Quintessential England on the River Test with Gilly Bate

Masterclass on the Little Juniata with Josh Miller, Part 2

Mindset on the Little Juniata with Josh Miller, Part 1

A Million Miles Away on the Deerfield River with Brian Comfort

The Blackfoot River Runs Through It Part 2 with John Maclean

The Blackfoot River Runs Through It Part 1 with John Maclean

Savvy trout on the Provo River with Walter Foster

Good Vibes on the San Juan River with Rob Coddington

Chosen by Muskies on the St Croix River with Brian Maze

Cracking the Code in the Indian Peaks Wilderness Area with Erin Crider

Cutthroat Adventure on the Middle Fork Salmon River with Guy Robins

Sight Casting the Rugged and Remote Devils River in Texas with Kevin Stubbs

Black Hills Stealth with Hans Stephenson

Slinging Meat on the Clarion River with Don Cameroni

Bonefish, Permit and the Cuban Experience with Matt Sprecher

Bugs Hatching in the Cupholders on the White River Arkansas with Chad Johnson.

Never Say Never on the Kern River with Guy Jeans

Off the Grid in the Maine North Woods with Nate Tower

Living the Dream in Twin Bridges, Montana with Jerry Kustich

Serenity on the Wild & Scenic Manistee River with Brian “Koz” Kozminski

Bears, Rainbows, and fly fishing the Alaskan backcountry with Abe Blair

Fly Fishing the Grand and Rugged Wind River Range with George Hunker

Making Memories on the Western Native Trout Challenge with Ben and Oliver Sheridan

Big Trout with Big T on the Soque River

A Lake a Day in British Columbia with Phil Rowley

Stealth and Stories from the Davidson River with Kevin Howell

Questioning Sanity for Permit in Belize with Wil Flack

Hard Fighting Trout on the North Fork of the Shoshone River with Tim Wade

Alpine lakes, llamas, and the Lost River Basin in Central Idaho with John Heckel

Stealth on Seneca Creek with David Thorne

Growing Up Montana -- the Gallatin River, Part 2 with Brian Kimmel

A River for Everyone – the Gallatin, Part I with Brian Kimmel

River Therapy on the Deschutes River Elke and Alysia Littleleaf

Talking Technical on the Yakima River with Joe Rotter

Fly Fishing Shangri-la: The McCloud River with Greg Kennedy

Man vs Fish: stories from Northern New Mexico and the Chama River with Taylor Streit

Dry Flies and Streamers on the Upper Delaware River with Bruce Miller

The Madison River with Dave Kumlien