Robson Green is an actor who liked to dabble in a spot of fishing. But over two series of Extreme Fishing his eyes were opened to some of the most mind blowing fishing on the planet. And quite frankly, he’s addicted.
Now Robson’s back for more – much more. Yes, it’s time for the Extreme Fishing World Tour. He’s spending four out of five months on the road…
The World Tour Begins
Over twelve adrenaline-charged episodes, Robson casts off on his most ambitious journey yet—an extraordinary globe-spanning adventure that covers more than 96,600 kilometres. From the mighty Amazon River to the mysterious depths of the Indian Ocean, the wilds of Papua New Guinea to the vast African plains, from bustling China to vibrant India—no corner of the planet is left unexplored.
The Ultimate Fishing Challenge
This isn’t just travel—it’s survival. Robson squares off against nature’s fiercest aquatic beasts: mangrove snappers with stealth and bite, bullish sharks with unstoppable force, and tiger fish that strike like lightning. He risks everything taking on lethal predators like razor-toothed piranhas and the infamously poisonous Japanese fugu.
Unforgettable Encounters
Along the way, he meets a kaleidoscope of eccentric, daring, and downright wacky individuals—each one adding colour to this wild tapestry of cultures and creatures. And through it all, Robson’s unstoppable energy and infectious enthusiasm light up the screen, making every adventure a joyride into the unknown.
This series was originally shown on Channel 5 (UK) in two parts. Part one was shown between 27 May and 1 June 2010 (episodes 1-4), and part two was shown between 1 November and 20 December 2010 (episodes 5-12).
Some sources online may therefore refer to these as series 3 and series 4, but most will show that it’s one single series 3.
Extreme Fishing with Robson Green – Season 3 DVD
This third series of Extreme Fishing sees actor Robson Green embark on a 60,000 mile world tour in search of the planet s most incredible fishing experiences.
In his most epic adventure yet, Robson s journey spans 14 countries and four continents. Along the way, he does more than just catch a lot of fish! Like never before, Robson also experiences the heart and soul of the local communities for whom fishing is not a hobby…it’s survival.
Robson Green Extreme Fishing
The No.1 Bestseller
Actor and passionate fisherman Robson Green is on a mission to discover the weird, the wonderful and the way-off-limits that the angling world has to offer.
Complete with exclusive off-camera capers, top locations and best and worst catches, this laugh-out-loud adventure is jam-packed full of facts, fishing tips and, most importantly, fun.
Episode Guide
Episode 1
27 May 2010 (Channel 5 UK)
Zimbabwe and Zambia: Robson’s epic fishing odyssey starts in two of Africa’s most extraordinary countries – Zimbabwe and Zambia. Between them, they’re home to some of the most challenging and phenomenal fishing locations on the planet… including the mighty Zambezi River and the magnificent Victoria Falls.
Fish featured: Tigerfish, kapenta, vundu, kariba, yellow bream.
Episode 2
28 May 2010 (Channel 5 UK)
Kenya: Robson’s epic fishing adventure continues in stunning Kenya. It’s big sky country, full of amazing wildlife, but there’s no time for giraffes and zebras for Robson – he’s all about the fish.
Fish featured: Tiger shark, wahoo, aprion, black marlin, Nile perch, catfish, grouper, silver cyprinid.
Episode 3
31 May 2010 (Channel 5 UK)
China: This week Robson travels to China, where fishing is a genuine obsession. China is the world’s largest consumer of fish and across their 11,000 miles of coastline, 3,000 lakes and 1,500 rivers they practise all kinds of strange and ingenious techniques to catch them.
Fish featured: Bighead carp, octopus, catfish, eel, sea cucumber, southern black bream.
Episode 4
1 June 2010 (Channel 5 UK)
Sri Lanka: Now his epic fishing odyssey takes him to the Indian sub continent and the vibrant, tropical country of Sri Lanka. With over 800 miles of Indian Ocean coastline and numerous inland rivers and lakes, it’s a real fishing paradise. After arriving slap bang in the middle of the Perahera – one of the world’s biggest Buddhist festivals – Robson heads for the seaside town of Koggala.
Fish featured: Sardine, mangrove jack, mahseer, black jack
Episode 5
1 November 2010 (Channel 5 UK)
Brazil: To kick off, it’s the big one… Robson’s grandest adventure yet. He’s off to Brazil – to fish the most famous river of them all; the Amazon. The Amazon basin is not just one river though. It’s a vast system of hundreds of rivers, home to thousands of species of fish.
Fish featured: Piranha, peacock bass, arowana, pirarucu.
Episode 6
8 November 2010 (Channel 5 UK)
Senegal and Guinea Bissau: This week Robson heads for wild west Africa – to Senegal and remote Guinea Bissau on the Atlantic coast. He starts in Senegal and the coastal fishing town of St Louis. There’s plenty of evidence that fishing the Atlantic Ocean remains an essential part of life for the locals. But Robson’s not interested in little stuff.
Fish featured: Dorado, red snapper, horse-eye jack, marbled grouper, leerfish, chevron barracuda, nurse shark.
Episode 7
15 November 2010 (Channel 5 UK)
Cuba: This week it’s time to hit the Caribbean, and the unexpected fishing wonderland that is Cuba. Legendary novelist Ernest Hemingway set his famous fishing novel The Old Man and the Sea here and Robson wastes no time exploring the culture and clichés of capital Havana.
Fish featured: Sardine, tarpon, bonefish, barracuda, grouper.
Episode 8
22 November 2010 (Channel 5 UK)
Japan: No world tour would be complete without visiting a country where they’re just as fanatical about fish as Robson is – Japan. More than 10% of the entire planet’s fishing catch ends up there. And Robson starts at Tsukiji market, which sells more than a million quid’s worth of fish daily. Here he gets his first glimpse of a Japanese delicacy that has killed over 200 people in recent years.
Fish featured: Fugu, ayu, whelk, sea urchins, white grunt, Atlantic horse mackerel, cutlassfish, oilfish.
Episode 9
29 November 2010 (Channel 5 UK)
Panama: This week Robson’s off to the Republic of Panama, the tiny s-shaped country linking Central and South America. Nowhere else in the world can you fish both the Atlantic and the Pacific in less than two hours. And more International Game Fish world records have been broken here than anywhere else in the world. Robson can’t wait to get stuck in.
Fish featured: Peacock bass, tarpon, oyster, dorado, sierra mackerel, yellowfin tuna
Episode 10
6 December 2010 (Channel 5 UK)
India and The Maldives: This week Robson heads for exotic, colourful India. It’s a feast for the senses and an amazing country for adventure – and it’s also home to some of the world’s biggest fish. He starts in Kochi, a fishing Mecca on India’s south west coast. Kochi features some giant fishing nets called Cheenavala, invented hundreds of years ago and still in constant use today.
Fish featured: Frogfish, snakehead, catfish, manta ray, whale shark, grouper, bluefish, red snapper, yellow lip.
Episode 11
13 December 2010 (Channel 5 UK)
Florida: This week Robson hits Florida. This tropical fishy wonderland is visited by millions of anglers, who come for the famous golden coastline – and the thousands of miles of fish filled seas. But Robson’s in for a nasty surprise. It’s the coldest it’s been in Florida for 85 years!
Fish featured: Dorado, remora, Atlantic sailfish, king mackerel, Orinoco sailfin catfish, blue tilapia, manatee, bull shark, crevalle jack.
Episode 12
20 December 2010 (Channel 5 UK)
California: After several months on the road, Robson’s finally reached the last destination on his world tour – California, USA. With 800 miles of breath-taking Pacific coastline and stunning desert-fringed lakes, this is a place he’s always dreamed of casting a line! And where better to start than every actor’s spiritual home – Hollywood!
Fish featured: Blue shark, Humboldt squid, rainbow trout.
How to watch Extreme Fishing outside the UK
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Where you can watch Extreme Fishing with Robson Green
The series has previously been shown on:
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Extreme Fishing with Robson Green – DVD Set
The complete series 1-5:
S1 Robson journeys to Costa Rica, the Azores and South Africa.
S2 hops between Canada, New Zealand and Thailand.
S3 features China, Florida and Kenya.
S4 Robson is in the Atlantic, Argentina and Ascension Island.
S5 is ‘Robson’s Extreme Fishing Challenge’, exploring challenges in North and South America.
