Spend the day with Hersh Fishing and find out what the fishing in Eastern Iowa is all about!
Depending on the time of year, you might hook into Hybrid Striped Bass, Crappie, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Spotted Bass, Bluegill, Muskellunge (Musky), and who knows what else!
You’ll find yourself aboard a Crestliner 1850 Fish Hawk aluminum fishing boat that can carry up to 3 guests. It has all the essentials. Rods, reels and bait are provided by the charter, but you can bring your own if you’d like.
Before coming aboard, it is necessary to buy a local fishing license for everyone in your group. This information is available online.
A few items to bring include sunblock (non-spray), sunglasses, and bottled water. If you’d like to bring other drinks, just ask. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, just avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.
Now and then the fish might get away, but a day on the water never should. So make it happen, with Hersh Fishing!
Captain
John Hierseman
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100%
Appropriate for children
100%
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100%
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7-8 Hour Full Day Trip on July 12, 2025
John was a great guide, easy to talk to and very personable He was willing to share his knowledge to make sure we caught fish. I would highly reccomend him for anyone looking for a guide. 5 stars.
John was a great guide, easy to talk to and very personable He was willing to share his knowledge to make sure we caught fish. I would highly reccomend him for anyone looking for a guide. 5 stars.
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3+ Hour Evening Trip (Weekdays) on July 15, 2025
We had a great time with John on Lake MacBride last night. It was a fun trip. John was easy to work with and very knowledgeable. My daughter caught her biggest fish!
We had a great time with John on Lake MacBride last night. It was a fun trip. John was easy to work with and very knowledgeable. My daughter caught her biggest fish!
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Solon, Iowa, United States
Hersh Fishing guides in Eastern Iowa, with a concentration on Lake Macbride, Coralville Lake and Pleasant Creek. Trips in Northern Minnesota are also availabe during limited scheduling. We’ll fish from a Crestliner 1850 Fish Hawk with modern electronics. Rods, lures, bait, life jackets are provided. You just have to show up and catch fish! We could target Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Hybrid Stripers (“Wipers”), Crappie, or Muskellunge (Musky). Come join me on the water!
Lake Fishing
Lake Macbride, Coralville Lake, Pleasant Creek
Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Wireless Trolling Motor
Ice Box
Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip
You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.
Pickup agreed upon reservation
Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed
Book with 20% deposit, pay rest to captain
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 20% deposit to guarantee your reservation.
The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:
Cash
PayPal