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The Destination Angler Podcast

The Destination Angler Podcast

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

Recent Episodes

Sept. 11, 2025

Bears, Rattlesnakes, and Triple Digit Days on Big Pine Creek with Ethan Albright

Episode 152 of the Destination Angler Fly Fishing Podcast – September 11, 2025. Our destination is Big Pine Creek in Pennsylvania withe Ethan Albright, Slate Run Tackle Shop.
Aug. 28, 2025

Living the Fly Fishing Dream with Jack Dennis

Episode 151 of the Destination Angler Fly Fishing Podcast – Aug 28, 2025. Our destination is the hidden fly fishing paradise of Tasmania with industry icon and fly fishing legend, Jack Dennis.
Aug. 14, 2025

Big League Fly Fishing on the Missouri River with Micah Fields

Episode 150 of the Destination Angler Fly Fishing Podcast – July 31, 2025. Our destination is the legendary Missouri River near Craig, Montana, with Micah Fields.
July 31, 2025

The Land of Big: Fly Fishing the Upper Columbia River with Kelly Laatsch

Episode 149 of the Destination Angler Fly Fishing Podcast – July 31, 2025. Our destination is the massive Upper Columbia River in southeastern British Columbia, with veteran guide, Kelly Laatsch, general manager of St. Mary's Angler, Cranbrook, BC.
July 17, 2025

Technical Trout on the Truckee River with Mike Anderson

Episode 148 of the Destination Angler Fly Fishing Podcast – July 17, 2025. Our destination is the Truckee River with Mike Anderson, head guide at the Reno Fly Shop
July 3, 2025

Hooked on Rainbows in Alaska with Zach Nemelka

Episode 147 of the Destination Angler Fly Fishing Podcast – July 3, 2025. Our destination is the remote backcountry of Bristol Bay, Alaska with guide and expert fly angler, Zach Nemelka, Hooked on Alaska.

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Reviews

Best Realistic podcast

"I really enjoy the podcast. I love that it covers mostly locations in the United States that are more realistic locations for most anglers. Steve covers the destination from the standpoint of the ave…"

Matt Ratcliff | May 10, 2023

The best

"Steve, like you, I read his book and his dad’s and watched “The Movie” several times. Your two part interview was spectacular. You even got the rest of the story about the opening from the research…"

Jim Aylsworth | Oct. 10, 2023

A good friend on a long commute

"I love listening to the Destination Angler Podcast during my hour long (each way) commute for work. It introduces me to different areas that I haven't fished and may never fish, but after listening …"

Tedd W Gimber | Dec. 9, 2023

Time well spent

"Listened to so many of Steve's podcasts! Just sheer enjoyment. Informative, insightful and refreshing! Just normal people talking about the love of the sport and the places they call home waters. Tha…"

Andy Patton | Feb. 7, 2024

Grey Reef

"Podcast was awesome. Steve did such a great job interviewing and getting the sense of the place. I called the next day and booked 2 floats for this August! Thanks Steve!"

Chuck | June 13, 2024