Salmon season only comes around once a year. If you are counting down the days until your Alaska’s Gold Creek Lodge getaway is by tuning in to some of the best fishing shows. Whether that’s over the air, web browser, or streaming, there are lots of programs to watch. Kill some time with the best fishing shows.

The 8 Best Fishing Shows

  • This is one of the most popular fishing shows. Deadliest Catch is about crab fishing, and it’s been on the air for 17 seasons, and it’s even spawned several video games too. There’s a reason why it’s so popular, and it’s one of the best fishing programs to pass the time.
  • Alaska Fish Wars is a must-watch before you visit Alaska. You’ll watch multiple vessels battle it out in the Cook Inlet to see who can bring in the most salmon. It’s an intense show, and you will get a better idea of how important fishing is to the state’s economy.
  • Wired2Fish is a series on YouTube that focuses on freshwater fishing. The show also happens to be an excellent resource for tips, reviews, and other content.
  • Slow Salmon Fishing is based in Norway, and it’s called “slow TV.” Slow TV” is self-explanatory. You’ll be watching an event in real-time. As you can guess from this show, this involves salmon fishing. It’s a popular style of TV due to the laid-back nature of the programming. Put it on while you work or do house chores.
  • Seasons on The Fly is a documentary show hosted by Greg Heister. This is a standout series due to the Emmy award-winning photography and writing.
  • Celebrity Fish N Fire is a fun show. It’s a fishing series that takes celebrities and athletes and makes them compete. It’s exciting, and you may learn a thing or two about one of your favorite athletes. 
  • The Scott Martin Challenge is another head-to-head challenge competition. It’s proven to be a top-rated series as it has lasted for more than 11 seasons. Check out this and Celebrity Fish N Fire if you are into competitions.
  • This show is pretty straightforward, but it is one that you will want to seek out if you are heading to Alaska’s Gold Creek Lodge for trout fishing. Trout TV is about trout fly fishing. You will follow the two hosts as they travel through the western side of the United States.

Sit Back and Relax with Your Favorite Hobby on the Screen

There’s a lot of content listed above, but surprisingly this is only the surface. The best fishing shows, both fictional and non-fictional, allow you to relax and learn a little over the off-season. We think the time will fly by once you get hooked on one or two of these series. Invite some friends over to watch them too. But, now get ready to book your lodging at Alaska’s Gold Creek Lodge. Don’t wait around. Alaska’s Gold Creek Lodge has a lot of resources for you to read up on. We offer phenomenal lodging options, helpful staff, and delicious meals too. For more information or to check availability, please visit us online or call 907-246-4653 right now.