Alaska Fish Wars

The waters of Cabo Pulmo, Mexico, teem with life—a reminder of what the oceans were like a century ago.

Follow Video Night's Edge Engine Collapse Captain Wes on the Night’s Edge is down an engine and has only one tank of gas left.

News Climate Change May Shrink the World’s Fish

A new study suggests warming sea temperatures could result in smaller fish sizes.

Follow Video Nedra E's Net Woes Captain Taylor’s net is stuck in a "rip" and his crew struggles to free it.

News Two Massive ‘Sea Serpent’ Oarfish Wash Up on Beaches

Another oarfish stranding stokes the rumour that they wash up on shore before earthquakes.

Follow Video Battle For The Perfect Spot The North Crow is having difficulties with an unknown boat over a prime fishing spot!

News Watch: Confused Suckerfish Tries to Latch Onto Diver

The suckerfish, also known as a remora, mistakenly thought the diver was a big fish or a shark.

Follow Video Net Nightmares Both Captain Taylor and Captain Dino have trouble with their nets and it slows down their pulls.

News Bird Filmed Feeding Goldfish—Here’s Why

Are birds that feed fish good Samaritans or just confused? Experts weigh in.

Follow Video Fishing Down to the Wire Captain Taylor risks getting fined by keeping his nets in the water too long.

News Strange Deep Sea Fish Likely Filmed for First Time

The small, ghostly creature was caught on camera swimming more than a mile below sea.

News These Animals Thrive in the Hottest Places on Earth

Pupfish, foxes, and asses are among the creatures that like it hot.

About the Show

Every Alaskan summer, more than 400 fishing boats and their relentless captains race into Cook Inlet seeking wild Alaskan salmon. In just a few short weeks, these intrepid fishermen must make their entire yearly wage while facing tremendous tides, 30-hour work days, mechanical breakdowns and unpredictable weather. Can they reel in a share of the $65 million dollars of salmon up for grabs?

Alaska Fish Wars

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