20 Best California Outdoor Podcasts

1. Golden State Naturalist

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Golden State Naturalist is a love letter to California's ecological past, present, and future. Come with Michelle Fullner as she climbs to the top of a beaver dam, descends into a tar pit, peers into the canopy of a giant sequoia, and basks in the glow of the Milky Way under the eerie silhouettes of Joshua trees. Each episode, Michelle interviews captivating experts in their natural habitats across California to find out how the unique plants, animals, geology, and hydrology of this biodiversity hotspot make this state Golden.more Host Michelle Fullner
Email ****@gmail.com
Location Napa, California, United States
Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Recent Guests Kat Superfisky, Brad Hollingsworth +9 more
Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 308Facebook 1.4KInstagram 115.7K Avg Length 58 min Format Long form Get Email Contact Get access to full database of 2.7M podcastsCreate podcast lists, export in spreadsheet or CSV file with email contacts and start your podcast outreach in minutes.Sign Up for Free with Email Continue with Google

2. The Barbless.co Fly Fishing Podcast

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Join Hogan Brown and Chad Alderson for honest conversations about fly fishing, the people who shape it, and what keeps us coming back to the water. The Barbless.co Fly Fishing Podcast brings guides, biologists, conservationists, craftspeople, and fellow anglers together to share what they've learned. We get into fish behavior, reading water, tying flies, fisheries, and the decisions that make a difference on the river. Along the way, there are fishing stories, plenty of laughs, and the occasional detour into life beyond the boat ramp...more Host Hogan Brown
Email ****@hotmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 259Facebook 1.1KTwitter 310Instagram 3.6K Avg Length 63 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

3. Mind the Track

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An adventure podcast about chasing powder on skis and snowboards in winter, hunting singletrack loam on mountain bikes in summer, profiling the 'core lords' of the outdoors in the Lake Tahoe region and fostering the culture of mountain life through education and experience in the Sierra Nevada and Great Basin.more Hosts Kurt Gensheimer, Tom Beckering
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guests Larry Sussman, Thomas Lay +14 more
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 124 Avg Length 101 min Format Extended Get Email Contact

4. The Filthy Spoon Podcast

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The Filthy Spoon is a podcast dedicated to waterfowl hunting in northern California. we talk with local guides, hunters and waterfowl related businesses.
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Producer/Network The Filthy Spoon
Location California, United States
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guests Aaron Visger, John Stallone +24 more
Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 69Facebook 239 Avg Length 63 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

5. Western Outdoor News: Fishing and Hunting Podcast

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The audio companion to California's only weekly sportsman's newspaper! Western Outdoor News features weekly hunting and fishing reports, informative discussions and in-depth interviews with some of the most interesting personalities in the outdoors industry! Subscribe to the show and the print/digital edition for the full WON experience.more Hosts Brad Wilson, Mike Stevens
Producer/Network Western Outdoor News
Email ****@wonews.com
Location San Clemente, California, United States
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 35Facebook 19.7KInstagram 26.6K Avg Length 32 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

6. Save it for the Blind Podcast

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Welcome to the Save it for the Blind Podcast. Dive into the world of duck hunting, conservation, and legislation. Join us for insightful discussions on preserving both tradition and nature. Our podcast isn't complete without tackling the legislative side of things. Discover how local and national policies impact hunting seasons, bag limits, and wetland preservation. Interviews with experts and policymakers will shed light on the intricate balance between hunting traditions and the need for sustainable practices. RSSVERIFYmore Hosts Jeff Smith, Carson Odegard
Producer/Network California Waterfowl
Email ****@calwaterfowl.org
Location Roseville, California, United States
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guests Dr. Bob McLandress, Chance Wadsworth +7 more
Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 48Facebook 60.7KTwitter 1.6KInstagram 30.5K Avg Length 48 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

7. Just Trek Podcast

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Welcome to the Just Trek Podcast — where elevation is our recreation. Hosted by Justin 'Justroc' Rimon, the Just Trek Podcast features inspiring conversations with hikers, backpackers, wildlife photographers, outdoor entrepreneurs, conservationists, solo travelers, and everyday adventurers. Rooted in the LA & SoCal outdoor community while sharing stories from around the country + world, each episode delivers hiking tips, outdoor inspiration, trail recommendations, mental wellness, and unforgettable adventures to motivate you to get outside, build community, and elevate your life.more Host Justin Rimon
Producer/Network Justin "Justroc" Rimon
Email ****@gmail.com
Location California, United States
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guests Alan Salazar, Austin Nicassio +8 more
Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 41Facebook 520Instagram 6.7K Avg Length 88 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

8. California Sportsmen With Sep Hendrickson

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Enjoy the excitement of hunting and fishing with Sep Hendrickson every Saturday from 6:00am - 8:00am on KHTK Sports 1140!
Host Sep Hendrickson
Producer/Network Justin Marshall
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Location Vacaville, California, United States
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.4/5Apple Reviews 32Facebook 2.7KInstagram 668 Avg Length 121 min Format Extended Get Email Contact

9. I'll Go If You Go Podcast

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On I'll Go If You Go, we have thought-provoking conversations with emerging environmental leaders from diverse backgrounds who explore and work in the outdoors. By examining how we think, work, and play in the outdoors, we're building community and illuminating how people from all walks of life experience nature and conservation, in the redwoods and beyond.more Producer/Network Save the Redwoods League
Email ****@gmail.com
Location San Francisco, California, United States
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guests Riley Dunn, Margarita Munguia +8 more
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 24Facebook 40.8KTwitter 7.2KInstagram 28.5K Avg Length 24 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

10. Your Saltwater Guide Podcast with Captain Dave Hansen

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Join Captain Dave Hansen on the Your Saltwater Guide Podcast for practical saltwater fishing advice, fishing reports, and stories from the water. From Southern California fishing spots and seasonal tactics to tackle, knots, and offshore adventures, Dave talks with captains, anglers, and special guests about what works and why. Whether you're planning your first trip or chasing your next personal best, there's something here for you. Explore fishing videos, weekly game plans, and the community at https://yoursaltwaterguide.commore Host Captain Dave Hansen
Email ****@yahoo.com
Location California, United States
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guests Captain Kyle Gabor, Sara Burke +8 more
Apple Rating 4.1/5Apple Reviews 18Facebook 378.7KTwitter 314Instagram 136.1K Avg Length 61 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

11. Weekend Sherpa: Take It Outside

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Adventure for your earbuds. California outdoors and travel: Weekend Sherpa co-founders Brad Day and Holly Kulak discuss what's new in the world of travel in the West and where to get outdoors.more Hosts Brad Day, Holly Kulak
Producer/Network Weekend Sherpa
Email ****@weekendsherpa.com
Location Sonoma, California, United States
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Recent Guests Alex Villicana, Yvonne Pasquini +5 more
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 12Facebook 19.2KTwitter 1.6KInstagram 9.9K Avg Length 52 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

12. Dockside

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Dockside is the podcast that helps you save and enjoy the waters you love by sharing clean and safe boating practices. This podcast is brought to you by the California State Parks and the California Coastal Commission. Project Manager: Vivian Matuk Host: Sara Kennedy Production Team: Vivian Matuk, Melissa Miranda and Sara Kennedymore Producer/Network California State Parks and California Coastal Commission
Location California, United States
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Recent Guests Emily Wang, Redgie Collins +21 more
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 4 Avg Length 37 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

13. The Wild Flower Hotline

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Weekly bloom reports released every Friday, March through May. The acclaimed Theodore Payne Wild Flower Hotline, founded in 1983, offers free weekly online and recorded updates posted each Friday from March through May on the best locations for viewing spring wildflowers in Southern and Central California. All locations are on easily accessible public lands and range from urban to wild, distant to right here in Los Angeles.more Producer/Network Theodore Payne Foundation for Wild Flowers & Native Plants
Location California, United States
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 10 Avg Length 6 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

14. SIERRA REC NOW | Your Guide to Sierra Adventures

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Sierra Rec Now, an Authentic Mountains Production, dives into the stories and adventures that define the Sierra Nevada. Hosted by Charlie Pankey, the show brings you trail discoveries, backcountry experiences, and conversations with the people who know these mountains best. Each episode blends inspiration with practical insight for exploring the range. If you love granite peaks, big landscapes, and real Sierra culture, this is your home. Let's get into it.more Producer/Network Sierra Rec Publisher - Charlie Pankey
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Recent Guests Ted Ayliffe, Josh Sprague +9 more
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 6 Avg Length 43 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

15. Fowl Tails Podcast

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Just a couple of buddies talking about everything outdoors. From chasing pelagic species to miserable days chasing the fowl. Focused mainly on California hunting/fishing and all the shenanigans that goes along with that. Give us a follow on IG @ fowl_tails_more Producer/Network F.T.P
Email ****@yahoo.com
Location Los Angeles, California, United States
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 10 Avg Length 60 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

16. Slough Cast

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Hello! Welcome to the Slough Cast, the Elkhorn Slough Foundation podcast. Elkhorn Slough is one of California's last great coastal wetlands. We see Elkhorn Slough and its watershed protected forever—a working landscape where people, farming, industry, and nature thrive together. Here on the Slough Cast, we'll explore Elkhorn Slough together, build community, and share stories of this special place. https://www.elkhornslough.org/ Original Cover art by Lena Champlin.more Producer/Network Elkhorn Slough Foundation
Email ****@elkhornslough.org
Location Watsonville, California, United States
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Recent Guests Jesus Calvillo, Dr. Arun Jani +12 more
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 5Facebook 8.6KTwitter 1.7KInstagram 6.3K Avg Length 21 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

17. For the Fowlers Podcast

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Introducing 'For the Fowlers,' a new waterfowl hunting podcast based in Northern California. Our goal is to dive into every aspect of this sport we're so passionate about.We aim to create a valuable resource for new hunters, helping them get into the sport, while also engaging experienced fowlers with our stories and those of our guests.more Producer/Network Brandon Knab
Email ****@gmail.com
Location California, United States
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Recent Guests Troy Miller, Blake Horton +8 more
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 7 Avg Length 57 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

18. Spirit of Western States

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Step into the world of the Western States Endurance Run, the crown jewel of ultrarunning. This podcast explores every angle of the race—lottery and entry, history, training, volunteers, crewing, pacing, and the trail itself. Hear voices from across the community who bring the event to life and keep its enduring spirit strong.more Producer/Network Carrie Meng
Location California, United States
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 7 Avg Length 63 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

19. Bigfoot Trail Tales

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This podcast explores all aspects of the Bigfoot Trail in northwest California and southwest Oregon from thru-hikes, day-hikes, natural history, and stewardship.
Producer/Network Bigfoot Trail Alliance
Email ****@bigfoottrail.org
Location California, United States
Recent Guests Ken Graves, Sylas Kauffmann +3 more
Apple Rating 5/5 Avg Length 19 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

20. Fishing With STONEY STONE Podcast

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Every week, Stoney Stone from Old Farts Fishing and Darren Mayhew from Standard Issue Fishing Team (SIFT) discuss fishing in Northern California. Primarily about catfishing at Clear Lake with the Catfish Bash. New episodes are filmed Live on Facebook, Instagram and Youtube. Join the Old Farts Fishing Club at Patreon.more Producer/Network stoney stone
Location California, United States
Apple Rating 5/5 Get Email Contact