Ep. 34: Why Native Fish Matter with Bob Mallard Native Fish Coalition
From Tenkara Angler Level Line Podcast by Tenkara Angler
May 3, 2026 · 57 min · Episode 34
About this episode
Bob Mallard discusses the importance of native fish and the mission of the Native Fish Coalition.
In Episode 34 of the Level Line Podcast the Tenkara Angler panelists welcome a truly special guest: Bob Mallard , Executive Director of the Native Fish Coalition (NFC) and one of the most passionate voices in native fish advocacy today. Bob brings a remarkable background to this conversation; 15 years running a Maine fly shop on the Kennebec, hundreds of articles across publications from Fly Fisherman to Outdoor Life, five published books (including Squaretail: The Definitive Guide to Brook Trout and Where to Find Them ), and co-founding the Native Fish Coalition, which has grown from a single chapter in Maine to 21 chapters spanning Maine to Arkansas in just a few years. The NFC’s mission is simple but powerful: wild native fish, for the sake of the fish, not just for fishing. And as Bob explains in this wide-ranging conversation, that message is resonating with a new generation of anglers who are showing up in big numbers. We hope you enjoy this latest episode! Episode Show Notes & Links: 00:10 - Introduction & Panel Welcome 02:51 - Meet Bob Mallard: Background & Career Path - Article: Ecological Purity 06:20 - The Native Fish Coalition: From One Chapter to 21 09:00 - What…
People in this episode
Host: Tenkara Angler
Guest: Bob Mallard
Topics covered
- native fish advocacy
- fly fishing
- conservation
- angling culture
- environmentalism
Keywords
- native fish
- fly fishing
- conservation
- Bob Mallard
- Native Fish Coalition
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Native Fish Coalition, Fly Fisherman, Outdoor Life
Books & works: Squaretail: The Definitive Guide to Brook Trout and Where to Find Them
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