Inside the 2026 Global Fishing Industry – 20 Massive Catches Worth Millions

This fishing documentary explores 20 remarkable fishing operations, revealing how different species demand completely different vessels, technology, and fishing methods.
From glowing squid boats off Patagonia and sonar-guided herring fleets in Norway to deep sea fishing for hoki, halibut longlines, crab traps, and tuna caught by hand, this journey shows the incredible diversity of the global fishing industry. The fishing documentary also follows seafood beyond the catch, including onboard freezing, processing plants, fishmeal production, and massive catcher-processors working at sea.
Each fishing documentary segment highlights how animal behavior, ocean depth, human skill, and modern technology shape commercial fishing around the world.
Watch the full fishing documentary and discover which operation is the most impressive.