Hersh Fishing 

5.0/5 (2 reviews)
 Boat Ramp, Solon, IA 52333, United States
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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!

John Hierseman

Captain

John Hierseman

 ID & credentials verified

Most popular features:

 You Keep Catch
 Catch cleaning & filleting
 Ice Box
 Rods, reels & tackle

Trip availability and prices

Trip Date:
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3+ Hour Evening Trip (Weekdays)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
3 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 PM
Seasonal trip (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu)
Price for 2 people
US $250 
4 Hour Half-Day Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip (Sat, Sun)
Price for 2 people
US $300 
4 Hour Half-Day Trip (PM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
Seasonal trip (Sat, Sun)
Price for 2 people
US $300 
7-8 Hour Full Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip (Sat, Sun)
Price for 2 people
US $450 
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Customer reviews

Rating summary

5.0/5
out of 5 stars from 2 reviews
Boat
5.0/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
5.0/5

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Anglers claimed

Good experience

100%

Appropriate for children

100%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

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Caught fish

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Adam M.
Adam M.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

great experience

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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.  

 Adam M. recommends Hersh Fishing
John Hierseman
John Hierseman (The Captain)
Replied on July 17, 2025
Thanks Adam! It was a lot of fun fishing with you and AJ. I'm glad the big fish cooperated so well that day too!

David A.
David A.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great evening on the water

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NEW

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!  

 David A. recommends Hersh Fishing
John Hierseman
John Hierseman (The Captain)
Replied on July 17, 2025
Thanks David! It was a lot of fun fishing with you, your daughter and your mom. It's pretty special having 3 generations all in the boat together!

FAQs about Hersh Fishing

What are the trip rates for Hersh Fishing?

Hersh Fishing offers the following trips to customers:

  • US $250 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 3+ Hour Evening Trip (Weekdays) (3 hours)
  • US $300 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 4 Hour Half-Day Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $300 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 4 Hour Half-Day Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $450 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 7-8 Hour Full Day Trip (8 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with Hersh Fishing?

When you book a trip with Hersh Fishing, you can expect the following amenities onboard:

  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Wireless Trolling Motor
  • Ice Box
What's included in the trip price with Hersh Fishing?

Trips booked with Hersh Fishing include:

  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
What types of fishing does Hersh Fishing offer?

Hersh Fishing offers the following type of fishing:

  • Lake Fishing (Lake Macbride, Coralville Lake, Pleasant Creek)
What fishing techniques does Hersh Fishing offer?

Hersh Fishing offers the following fishing techniques:

  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
Which fish species can I catch with Hersh Fishing?

Top targeted fish species with Hersh Fishing include:

  • Bass (Largemouth)
  • Bass (Smallmouth)
  • Bass (Spotted)
  • Crappie
  • Hybrid Striped Bass
  • Muskellunge (Musky)
  • Sunfish

Your captain

John Hierseman

Solon, Iowa, United States

ID & license verified
2 Customer reviews
Response time 3 hours
Member since August 2024

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!

The fish you can target

Largemouth Bass
Largemouth Bass
Smallmouth Bass
Smallmouth Bass
Spotted Bass
Spotted Bass
Crappie
Crappie
Hybrid Striped Bass
Hybrid Striped Bass
Muskellunge (Musky)
Muskellunge (Musky)
Sunfish
Sunfish

What is the boat like?

Boat Image
Boat category
Skiffs and flats boats
Capacity
3 persons
Boat length
19 ft
Year built
2022
Boat manufacturer
Crestliner
Boat type
Aluminum fishing

Engine model
Mercury
Powered by
1 x 150HP
Max cruising speed
39 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Lake Fishing

Lake Macbride, Coralville Lake, Pleasant Creek

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle

Heavy Tackle

Trolling

Spinning

Jigging

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS

Fishfinder

Live Bait Well

Wireless Trolling Motor

Ice Box

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle

Lures

Catch cleaning & filleting

How cancellations work

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.

What the listing policies are

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

How you can pay

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

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