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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 fly fishing locations in North America.

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Hopelessly Addicted to Native Trout with Steve Vedra and Matt Perkins
175
July 16, 2026

Hopelessly Addicted to Native Trout with Steve Vedra and Matt Perkins

Episode 175 of the Destination Angler Fly Fishing Podcast – July 16, 2026. Our destination is the American West with Steve Vedra and Matt Perkins, two Indiana fly anglers who have become hopelessly addicted to chasing native trout.
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A Fishable Feast: Kirk Deeter on Fly Fishing, Eating, and Traveling the World
174
July 2, 2026

A Fishable Feast: Kirk Deeter on Fly Fishing, Eating, and Traveling the World

Episode 174 of the Destination Angler Fly Fishing Podcast – July 2, 2026. Our destination is fly fishing North America and the world — with Kirk Deeter, Editor-in-Chief of Trout Magazine and VP of Angling at Trout Unlimited.
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A Good Drift on the Madison River with Alice Owsley
173
June 18, 2026

A Good Drift on the Madison River with Alice Owsley

Episode 173 of the Destination Angler Fly Fishing Podcast – June 18, 2026. Our destination is the legendary Madison River with Alice Owsley—owner of Riverside Anglers, West Yellowstone, Montana.
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Cracking the Code on the Battenkill River with Doug Lyons
172
June 5, 2026

Cracking the Code on the Battenkill River with Doug Lyons

Episode 172 of the Destination Angler Fly Fishing Podcast – June 5, 2026. Our destination is the Battenkill River — one of New England's most iconic freestone stream, with Doug Lyons, author of The Fly Fishing Guide to the Battenkill.
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Is This Wyoming's Best Kept Fly-Fishing Secret?
171
May 21, 2026

Is This Wyoming's Best Kept Fly-Fishing Secret?

Our destination is the Green River below Fontenelle Dam — perhaps the last major undiscovered trophy trout stream in the lower 48 states. With Van Beacham.
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Fly Fishing Patagonia's Hidden Gem: Estancia Chochoy Mallin
170
May 7, 2026

Fly Fishing Patagonia's Hidden Gem: Estancia Chochoy Mallin

Episode 170 of the Destination Angler Fly Fishing Podcast – May 7, 2026 Our destination is Estancia Chochoy Mallin in Northern Patagonia, Argentina with Lucho Alba, founder of Dream Waters Angling and head guide, Fernando Beltran
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Recent Blog Posts

Chasing Native Trout Across the American West
July 17, 2026

Chasing Native Trout Across the American West

Hopelessly Addicted to Native Trout Discover how Matt Perkins and Steve Vedra plan incredible DIY fly fishing adventures across the West in pursuit of native trout. From Alaska to Arizona, they share planning tips, unforgettable stories, and why ch…
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The Fly Fishing Trip Kirk Deeter Almost Didn't Take | Destination Angler Podcast
July 17, 2026

The Fly Fishing Trip Kirk Deeter Almost Didn't Take | Destination Angler Podcast

Why did Trout Unlimited's Kirk Deeter put off fishing England's legendary chalk streams for years? Discover the story behind one of the most meaningful trips of his life and listen to the full Destination Angler Podcast episode. From Michigan's his…
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Destination: the Madison River
June 18, 2026

Destination: the Madison River

Planning a fly fishing trip to the Madison River?  This legendary Montana waterway is on every traveling angler's bucket list. But as Alice Owsley — 27-year guiding veteran and owner of Riverside Anglers in West Yellowstone — explai…
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Reviews

Wonderful podcast

"I've loved listening to the destination podcast over the years, and I'm a better angler because of it! "Foam is home", "Fish your rig" and "Follow the food" are all quotes I learned on the podcast. W…"

Jack | Dec. 8, 2025

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

Next Best Thing to Being There

"Steve is a credit to his podcasting craft with Destination Angler . For all of us obsessed with fly fishing Steve brings this world to life and delivers it to you home, car or office to enjoy. Steve…"

Victor Bradley | Nov. 12, 2025

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
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