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Alaska: Battle on the Bay Season 1 Episodes
Season 1 Episode Guide
8 Episodes 2015 - 2015
Episode 1
Let the Battle Begin!
Thu, Jan 8, 201542 mins
Every salmon season on Bristol Bay is a war, but this year promises to be legendary. The price is historically high, the stocks of fish are huge and the only thing guaranteed is a battle on the bay.
Episode 2
The Big Gamble
Thu, Jan 15, 201542 mins
High-powered high-liner Taran fires up his boat's dual jet engines to scour the bay and nets a promising first haul in Naknek. In Egegik, Luke and crew are dead in the water as they race to get the broken down boat the Jimmy Jeff back in action.
Episode 3
Bristol Bay Jackpot!
Thu, Jan 22, 201542 mins
Kicking off the fishing in the Naknek district, the Ferrigno family quickly sets the bar with a monster haul. Also in Naknek, the high-octane Thunder is hot on the Salmon trail, but a freak encounter with another boat causes a terrible reversal of fortune
Episode 4
A Whale of a Catch
Thu, Jan 29, 201542 mins
The darkest day of Captian Luke's career turns to sunshine with some help from Mother Nature. In the Naknek district to the north, fishing starts strong for the Thunder but after a series of empty nets they set out for new - but risky - territory.
Episode 5
Peak Season
Thu, Feb 5, 201542 mins
Things are looking bleak for the Jimmy Jeff crew until Captain Luke tries risky move that pays off.
Episode 6
Fireworks
Thu, Feb 12, 201542 mins
Open fishing is declared by the Alaska Department of Fish and Game on the Fourth of July, so the captains hurry to get their share of the salmon migration.
Episode 7
The Grind
Thu, Feb 19, 201542 mins
The season is winding down and the crews are showing the wear and tear of salmon fishing. Meanwhile, Luke rescues a fellow captain and his crew when their boat catches on fire.
Episode 8
Cashing In
Thu, Feb 19, 201542 mins
The end of the fishing season finds the captains struggling to meet their goals, including Luke, who hopes to keep the Jimmy Jeff running long enough to reach his target of 100,000 pounds.