Is The ITM Fishing Show coming back?
The ITM Fishing Show (2009–present) — sports on TVNZ 1
The answer: Between seasons — last episode March 21, 2026, no return date announced yet.
3seasons
32episodes
About The ITM Fishing Show
The ITM Fishing Show is currently between seasons. The show last aired an episode on July 30, 2016, and there is no confirmed return date at this time.
The ITM Fishing Show was a sports series that followed host Matt as he explored fishing opportunities across New Zealand's South Island. The series showcased a variety of big fish, including black marlin and swordfish, as well as local favorites like snapper and kingfish. It also featured segments with wildlife such as wild boar and roaring stags, with Matt hunting, fishing, and diving in scenic locations.
Each episode had a runtime of 60 minutes.
The ITM Fishing Show episode schedule
32 aired
Aired · 32
| Date | Ep. | Title |
|---|---|---|
| March 21, 2026 | S21·E20 | THE BEST FISHING COMP! |
| February 15, 2026 | S21·E19 | Matt Watson and Josh Jorgensen's Epic Swordfish Mission |
| January 23, 2025 | S21·E18 | Matt Watson's Biggest Yellowfin Tuna on Topwater |
| January 23, 2025 | S21·E17 | Seychelles - Fishing Big Baits for Marlin, Yellowfin Tuna, Dogtooth Tuna and Wahoo |
| January 23, 2025 | S21·E16 | Prime Quality Fish - Catch and Cook Kingfish 5 Ways Sashimi, Tataki, Ika Mata, BBQ Wings, BBQ Skin |
| January 23, 2025 | S21·E15 | How to Catch and Cook Fish to get the Best Eating Quality |
| January 23, 2025 | S21·E14 | Monster From The Deep - We're Running Out Of Line! |
| January 23, 2025 | S21·E13 | New Zealand Sport Fishing Nationals - Swordfish Mojo Vs Big Game Fishing Boats |
| January 23, 2025 | S21·E12 | Swordfish Mojo - Matt Watson's Stabicraft vs Big Game Fishing Boats Part 1 |
| January 23, 2025 | S21·E11 | Big Yellowfin Tuna on Small Boat |
| January 23, 2025 | S21·E10 | Giant Bluefin Tuna In The Bay |
| January 23, 2025 | S21·E9 | Yellowtail Kingfish Every Drop - Baits, Jigging, and Lures |
| January 23, 2025 | S21·E8 | Full Guide to Surfcasting and Beach Fishing. Surfcasting Tackle, Picking Spots, Casting Technique. |
| January 23, 2025 | S21·E7 | Finding, Catching, Cleaning, And Smoking Deep-Sea Fish. Bluenose, Groper, Hapuku, Bass. |
| January 23, 2025 | S21·E6 | From Flying Fish to Frying Fish on Niue Island |
| January 23, 2025 | S21·E5 | Winter Rockfishing - Big Snapper, Kingfish, Trevally and Kahawai |
| January 23, 2025 | S21·E4 | Surfcasting, Drone Fishing, and Netting Mullet. Snapper, Gurnard, Mullet and Live Baits. |
| January 23, 2025 | S21·E3 | Topwater Fishing an Uncharted Reef in Seychelles |
| January 23, 2025 | S21·E2 | Yellowfin Tuna on the snapper grounds! |
| January 23, 2025 | S21·E1 | Big Kingfish And Huge Tuna By The Rocks |
| July 30, 2016 | S13·E8 | Episode 8 |
| July 23, 2016 | S13·E7 | Episode 7 |
| July 16, 2016 | S13·E6 | Episode 6 |
| July 9, 2016 | S13·E5 | Episode 5 |
| July 2, 2016 | S13·E4 | Episode 4 |
| June 25, 2016 | S13·E3 | Episode 3 |
| June 18, 2016 | S13·E2 | Episode 2 |
| June 11, 2016 | S13·E1 | Episode 1 |
| September 19, 2009 | S3·E5 | THE GREAT FISHING ROAD TRIP - WHAKATANE/WELLINGTON |
| September 12, 2009 | S3·E4 | THE GREAT FISHING ROAD TRIP - WHAKATANE |
Show 2 earlier episodes
| September 5, 2009 | S3·E3 | THE GREAT FISHING ROAD TRIP -TAIRUA/WHAKATANE |
| August 22, 2009 | S3·E1 | THE ULTIMATE DOG FIGHT |