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The Destination Angler Podcast

Steve Haigh: Angler and Podcaster
Fly Fishing
Trout
Fishing Techniques
Conservation
Idaho
Trout Fishing
Public Lands
Montana
Rainbow Trout
Colorado
Brown Trout
Jurassic Lake
Patagonia
Alaska
Yellowstone National Park
Trophy Brown Trout
South Holston River
Trout Routes
Backcountry
Rooster Fish

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 fly fishing locations around North America.

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes175Founded6 years ago
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Latest Episodes

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, where wild brown and brook trout test even the most patient anglers.

Joining m... more

Episode 171 of the Destination Angler Podcast– May 21, 2026

Our destination is the Green River below Fontenelle Dam — perhaps the last major undiscovered trophy trout stream in the lower 48 states.

Tucked inside the Seedskiddie National Wildlife ... more

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Episode 170 of the Destination Angler Fly Fishing Podcast – May 7, 2026

Few fly fishing destinations on the planet can match the raw beauty, solitude, and authentic culture of Northern Patagonia, Argentina — and in this episode of the Destination A... more

Episode 169 of the Destination Angler Fly Fishing Podcast – April 23, 2026

Our destination is the legendary spring creeks of the Driftless Area—where miles and miles clear cold water, aggressive trout, and an open to the public culture make this tr... more

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Recent Guests

Van Beacham
Author, guide, and expert Fly Angler
Solitary Angler
Episode: Is This Wyoming's Best Kept Fly-Fishing Secret?
John van Vliet
Author, Midwest field editor for Fly Fisherman magazine, filmmaker, speaker
Fly Fisherman magazine; Pursuit of Trout
Episode: Into the Driftless Region with John van Vliet and Catherine Smith
Catherine Smith
Award-winning caster, teacher, advocate for women in fly fishing
Pursuit of Trout; Driftless region
Episode: Into the Driftless Region with John van Vliet and Catherine Smith
Craig Mathews
Angling legend, founder of Blue Ribbon Flies, West Yellowstone, co-founder of 1% for the Planet
Blue Ribbon Flies; West Yellowstone; 1% for the Planet
Episode: The World's Strangest Trout Stream: Fly Fishing Yellowstone's Firehole River with Craig Mathews, Part 1
Oliver Ancans
Author, fly angler, and DIY king of Alaska
Independent author/angler
Episode: Wolves, Bears, and Bush Planes: DIY Alaska with Oliver Ancans
Jim Olsen
Region 3 Fisheries Biologist with Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
Episode: Can the Big Hole Recover? With Jim Olsen
Mark Taylor
Eastern Communications Director for Trout Unlimited and outdoor writer
Trout Unlimited
Episode: Blue lining Virginia's Blue Ridge with Mark Taylor
Bill Bernhardt
A long-time guide and fly shop owner with over 30 years of experience.
Points North Outfitters
Episode: New England's Best Kept Fly Fishing Secret? The Upper Connecticut River
Greg LaBonte
Fisheries ecologist and owner of Maine Fly Guys
Maine Fly Guys
Episode: Brook Trout Heaven or Hype? Maine's Rapid, Kennebago, and Magalloway Rivers

Host

Steve Haigh
Host of The Destination Angler Podcast, frequently presents travel-focused fly fishing content with a network of guides and conservation-focused guests.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 210 ratings
  • Great Podcast!

    I came across this podcast about a year ago and it quickly became my go to podcast every time I get in the car. It seems there is an endless amount of fly fishing related content out there and while much of it is good in its own right, the destination angler is in a class of its own. For one, Steve’s passion for fly fishing and people make each episode interesting and educational, even for a beginner angler. Places I have never heard of or thought about visiting are now on my bucket list of trip... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KB from Cleveland
    United States2 months ago
  • Entertaining and educational

    Thanks for all that you do for the fly fishing community. This podcast is entertaining, educational, and I always look forward to the next show!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Flyfish_Lifestyle
    United States2 years ago
  • Great podcast for the adventurous angler

    I highly recommend this podcast if you enjoy exploring new rivers to flyfish. Steve is a great host and passionate flyfisher—the type of flyfisher you would gladly share camp/lodge with.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AlexKennedyHunting
    United States2 years ago
  • Love the show!

    This is a fun show to listen to while I’m working or at home.

    One thing I’d love to hear more is content geared toward warm water fishing. Bass, panfish, striper, gar, and more. I love far off destinations, but there’s also an immense amount of fishing destinations closer to me to be more relatable.

    Keep it up!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Soda City Scott
    United States2 years ago
  • Great podcast for the adventurous angler

    I highly recommend this podcast if you enjoy exploring new rivers to flyfish.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AlexKennedyHunting
    United States2 years ago

Listeners Say

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Listeners praise guest variety and practical insights for planning trips.
Travel-focused episodes inspire bucket-list destinations and packing lists.
The host's enthusiasm and questions are consistently highlighted as engaging.

Chart Rankings

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Apple Podcasts
#106
United States/Sports/Wilderness
Apple Podcasts
#147
Italy/Sports/Wilderness
Apple Podcasts
#160
Australia/Sports/Wilderness
Apple Podcasts
#176
France/Sports/Wilderness
Apple Podcasts
#69
Taiwan/Sports/Wilderness
Apple Podcasts
#90
Spain/Sports/Wilderness

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Dry Fly Nomads Across the American West | John & Karen Kreft
Q: What advice do you have for teaching fly tying?
Use a video camera to show the tying process up close, and tie two flies—one all the way through for demonstration and the second with pauses for participants to follow.
Dry Fly Nomads Across the American West | John & Karen Kreft
Q: What do you do all day long when you're fishing morning and evening?
We write a blog, sleep, tie a few flies, and do laundry or grocery shopping in between fishing.
Can the Big Hole Recover? With Jim Olsen
Q: Do you suspect that the trout populations will recover?
Jim believes that with good water conditions, the trout populations can rebound significantly based on historical data and trends.
Can the Big Hole Recover? With Jim Olsen
Q: How did you get so interested in biology and conservation?
Jim credits his father's love for fishing and a natural resource class he took while pursuing electrical engineering as pivotal moments that directed him to a career in fisheries management.
Blue lining Virginia's Blue Ridge with Mark Taylor
Q: What do you take with you to eat when it's lunchtime?
My ritual is to stop at Heritage Farm Market and get a fresh sandwich, either roast beef or pastrami with Swiss and coleslaw on rye.

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The show centers on international fly fishing travel, pairing seasoned guides and industry experts with hosts to explore waters, lodges, and offbeat destinations. Episodes commonly blend practical fishing techniques, destination logistics, conservation perspectives, and vivid travel storytelling, often spotlighting unique fisheries from Patagonia to Alaska. Notable strengths include high guest diversity (guides, authors, ecologists) and a clear emphasis on hospitality, local culture, and the experiential side of remote angling. The format tends to be informative for trip planning while delivering inspiring, wanderlust-inducing narratives that appeal to adventurous anglers and travel-minded listeners.

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1. Van Beacham
2. John van Vliet
3. Catherine Smith
4. Craig Mathews
5. Oliver Ancans
6. Jim Olsen
7. Mark Taylor
8. Bill Bernhardt

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