Is Ultimate Match Fishing coming back?
Ultimate Match Fishing (2005–present) — action · sports on Outdoor Channel
About Ultimate Match Fishing
Ultimate Match Fishing is currently between seasons. The show last aired on August 11, 2017, and there is no confirmed return date. As of May 10, 2026, no new episodes have been announced, and the series remains in a hiatus.
Ultimate Match Fishing is an action and sports series that originally premiered on June 27, 2005. It featured professional bass anglers competing head-to-head in a single-elimination tournament on Chickamauga Lake in Tennessee. The show focused on top anglers like Jacob Wheeler, Wesley Strader, and Brandon Palaniuk, with veteran hosts Joe Thomas and Fish Fishburne providing commentary. The series aimed to showcase competitive fishing with a focus on skill, strategy, and exciting moments on the water.
The cast included Joe Thomas, Fish Fishburne, and Mark Randolph as hosts. It was part of the Action and Sports genres and aired on the Outdoor Channel.
Ultimate Match Fishing episode schedule
9 aired
Aired · 9
| Date | Ep. | Title |
|---|---|---|
| August 11, 2017 | S12·E7 | Championship: Mark Rose vs. Stetson Blaylock |
| August 4, 2017 | S12·E6 | Semifinal 2- Andy Morgan vs Stetson Blaylock |
| July 28, 2017 | S12·E5 | Semifinal 1: Mark Rose vs. Dave Lefebre |
| July 21, 2017 | S12·E4 | Scott Martin vs Stetson Blaylock |
| July 14, 2017 | S12·E3 | Dave Lefebre vs Ish Monroe |
| July 7, 2017 | S12·E2 | Andy Morgan vs. Mark Menendez |
| June 30, 2017 | S12·E1 | Mark Rose vs. Tim Horton |
| December 19, 2005 | S1·E15 | Schultz vs. Clunn |
| June 27, 2005 | S1·E1 | Iaconelli vs. Swindle |
