The Fish'n Canada Show
Canada's longest-running fishing show, Fish'n Canada travels from coast to coast in search of trophy fishing opportunities. First started by brothers Angelo and Reno Viola in 1986, The Fish'n Canada Show has been on the air for over 40 years. Today, Angelo is joined by lifelong fishing buddy, Peter Bowman, and the pair continue to travel across Canada educating anglers using the experience they've gained over the years.
- 1986-2026
- 40 seasons
- Action & Adventure
Canada's longest-running fishing show, Fish'n Canada travels from coast to coast in search of trophy fishing opportunities. First started by brothers Angelo and Reno Viola in 1986, The Fish'n Canada Show has been on the air for over 40 years. Today, Angelo is joined by lifelong fishing buddy, Peter Bowman, and the pair continue to travel across Canada educating anglers using the experience they've gained over the years.
Season 27 Episode Guide
13 Episodes 2013
Episode 1
Next Big Thing
Angelo and Pete mull over the prospects for a new co-host, catch some fish and reveal the audience vote.
Episode 2
Shallow Walleye Of Esnagi
Angelo Viola and Pete Bowman make their way north to one of their favourite lodges on one of their favourite lakes for another adventurous trek into Walleye country.
Episode 3
Algoma Smallmouth Trio
This show has Pete and Fish'n Canada friend Captain John Blanchard hit a trio of lakes for Smallmouth Bass. They start out in their fully rigged fishing machine and end the show on an ATV trip into a tiny lake with a little car-topper.
Episode 4
Carp British Style
In this unique Fish'n Canada episode Angelo and Pete team up with Ontario tourism and bring over a group of professional anglers from England to sample Ontario's amazing Carp fishing.
Episode 5
Flatland Largemouth
On this Fish'n Canada episode Pete Bowman brings "Canada In The Rough" host Keith Beasley along to the province of Saskatchewan to fish a flatland reservoir for the rare Saskatchewan Largemouth Bass.
Episode 6
Eddie North Attawapiskat Adventure
Angelo and Pete travel to the Attawapiskat River in northern Ontario and target the mighty Pike. Unfortunately, they didn't expect the water to be extremely frigid and 10 feet above normal levels. This show puts the boys to the test.
Episode 7
Froggin' The French
This show has Angelo Viola and Chaudiere Lodge owner Steve Niedzwiecki trekking into uncharted waters on the French River. They search for that secret Largemouth Bass honey hole where no lure has been cast before.
Episode 8
Army Base Bass
Angelo and Pete are invited to a Canadian military base which houses a private tiny lake which is loaded with Smallmouth and Walleye. Along for the ride is Newfoundland comedian Jimmy Flynn who keeps the boys in stitches all day long.
Episode 9
Northern Alberta Northerns
Angelo Viola travels to Alberta with the editor of Outdoor Canada Magazine, Patrick Walsh. Winefred Lake Lodge is where they test their tackle on giant Northern Pike. They prove that fishing in Alberta is not limited to the Bow River.
Episode 10
Adapting To Conditions
Pete Bowman goes solo on a fly-in trip to one of Canada's premiere Bass waters, Hastie Lake in Ontario. He's surprised when the top-water bite is off and the lake is covered in frog eggs.
Episode 11
Walleye On The Rocks
This show has Pete Bowman and Angelo Viola taking a mile+ walk into the bush only to end up at one of the best fall Walleye lakes they have ever fished.
Episode 12
The Business Of Fishing
Angelo Viola and Pete Bowman team up with Cooper Tire's Roy Armes and Scott Jamieson in the stunning Muskoka's in quest of Northern Pike as well as Large and Small Mouth Bass.
Episode 13
Always Have a Backup Plan
Angelo Viola and Pete Bowman decide to "just go fishing for whatever". They start off hoping for Pike, with a backup plan of heading out to big waters for late season Smallmouth Bass as well as Common Carp - diversity for sure.