Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing poster
8.4/10 (31 votes)
#1

Rocklands Mere, Norfolk – Tench

S7:E1

Bob & Paul are on the hunt for tench at Rocklands Mere, a secluded hidden gem in the quaint village of Rocklands St Peter.

8.1/10 (32 votes)
#2

Chub: Lower Wye, Herefordshire

S3:E6

Bob and Paul return to the River Wye, Bob’s favourite river, to fish for chub.

7.5/10 (13 votes)
#3

Ferox Trout: Loch Garry, Scottish Highlands

S5:E3

Paul and Bob catch the sleeper train to the Scottish Highlands to fish for ferox trout. Bob can’t resist the challenge to look for Nessie in the vast waters of Loch Ness.

0.0/10
#4

Tench in Norfolk

S1:E1

There's plenty of matey banter in the first episode of the season, as Bob and Paul take to the shores to try and catch the elusive tench. The duo embrace the countryside by staying in yurts and Bob drags Paul to a microbrewery.

0.0/10
#5

Barbel on the Wye

S1:E2

Paul and Bob are back with a vengeance, this time fishing for the iconic barbel on the river Wye. The duo discuss their mortality with a vicar, and Bob tries to resist cakes at a local bakery.

0.0/10
#6

Rainbow Trout in the Monsal Valley

S1:E3

Bob and Paul are back once again, this time to try fly-fishing for rainbow trout on the beautiful Derbyshire Wye. The duo discuss panel shows whilst staying in a converted water tank, and Bob experiences shoulder problems.

0.0/10
#7

Roach on the Wensum

S1:E4

There's some healthy competition between the duo this time, as the two fight it out to catch the small yet delicate roach. Bob turns stylist in an attempt to recapture Paul's youth, and they choose some funky accommodation.

0.0/10
#8

Sea Trout in Dorset

S1:E5

Bob meets Paul at the famous Bridge pool in Dorset to try out some salt water fishing, this time hoping to catch a sea trout. The duo try exercising together, before heading out into the ocean to catch some supper.

0.0/10
#9

Legendary Pike

S1:E6

In the final episode of the series, Paul and Bob put all mean feats behind them as they attempt to catch the most deadly fish in British waters- the Pike.

0.0/10
#10

Wild Brown Trout: River Usk, South Wales

S2:E1

Paul and Bob travel to the picturesque River Usk in Wales, where Paul’s father first taught him to fish as a young child. Their quarry is the wild brown trout. They discuss their respective childhoods and reflect on their own family lives. In their cosy cottage accommodation in the heart of the countryside they compare school photographs and Paul serenades Bob with his guitar.

0.0/10
#11

The Carp: Bentley Lake, Essex

S2:E2

Paul and Bob brave the wild lakes of Essex in search of the mighty carp. They have the latest high-tech equipment and are fully prepared to stay all night if they have to, to catch the biggest fish they can. They discuss the true meaning of a mid-life crisis and decide to visit a beauty clinic to see if there are any suitable treatments available to re-capture their youth. Bob reveals his secret recipe to make the perfect scrambled eggs but it is not the only thing which shocks Paul in this episode.

0.0/10
#12

Salmon: River Tay, Scotland

S2:E3

Bob has harboured a childhood dream to catch a salmon so they set off for the River Tay in Scotland full of hope and excitement for this special trip. A ghillie guides them up the intimidating river in a boat and they fish using various methods to catch the elusive fish. They discuss luck and fate and the part it has played in their lives. They stay in the heart of the highlands, Bob cooks Paul a traditional Scottish breakfast and they set off for a swift round of golf before resuming their fishing. As the sun sets they reflect on their dreams – did they come true on this trip?

0.0/10
#13

The Perch: Upper Tamar Lake, Devon and Cornwall

S2:E4

Paul and Bob fish for the predatory perch in the Upper Tamar Lakes on the Cornwall and Devon border. The following day, they embark on another fishing adventure, this time on the open sea.

Paulee80 Jul 10, 2024

Wow, the operatic outro performed by Paul’s mother really caught me off guard. Beautiful. And well d...

0.0/10
#14

The Pike: Lough Erne, Northern Ireland

S2:E5

The pair fly to Enniskillen, where they take to the waters of Loch Erne in their quest to land the mighty pike, which eluded them in series one. Plus, Paul demonstrates how to perform life-saving CPR.

0.0/10
#15

The Grayling: River Ure, Yorkshire Dales

S2:E6

For their final quest of the series, Paul and Bob take to the River Ure in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales, in search of grayling. After mulling over their plans for retirement, they meet the surgeon who performed Bob’s life-saving triple heart bypass.

0.0/10
#16

Salmon: River Tweed, Scotland

S3:E1

Paul and Bob take a trip to the River Tweed in Scotland, where they continue their quest to catch a salmon.

ZZZoe Jan 16, 2021

Locations: Bemersyde and Junction Pool.

0.0/10
#17

River Lea, Hertfordshire: Paul's Childhood River

S3:E2

Paul takes Bob on a trip down memory lane and back to the River Lea in Hertfordshire, where Paul used to come as a teenager with his mates.

0.0/10
#18

Pike: Broadland, Norfolk

S3:E3

Paul and Bob visit Norfolk to go lake fishing for what they hope will be a monster pike.

0.0/10
#19

Brown Trout: River Test, Hampshire

S3:E4

Paul and Bob are on the Test in Hampshire, fishing for brown trout and musing on the ephemeral nature of life.

0.0/10
#20

Crucian Carp: Great Somerford Lakes, Wiltshire

S3:E5

Paul and Bob go lake fishing in Wiltshire for the shy and elusive crucian carp.

0.0/10
#21

Sea Trout in the Hebrides

S4:E1

Paul and Bob visit their most dazzling and extraordinary destination to date, the island of North Uist in the Outer Hebrides. Completely unlike anywhere they have fished before, this small, remote but beautiful island has an intricate network of tidal pools and sea lochs, making it near enough equal parts land and water and therefore the perfect place to fish for sea trout.

0.0/10
#22

Bream at Burghley House

S4:E2

Paul and Bob fish at the estate lake of Burghley House, near Stamford. Their target is the bream, but who knows what else they might catch in this rarely fished water.

0.0/10
#23

The Lake District

S4:E3

Paul and Bob visit the glorious Lake District, which still has a special place in Bob’s heart thanks to his memories of teenage holidays there in the 1970s.

0.0/10
#24

Rudd on the Norfolk Broads

S4:E4

Paul and Bob take to the water in the Norfolk Broads to fish for rudd, full of the joys of the first day of the fishing season.

0.0/10
#25

Wild Carp in Wales

S4:E5

Paul and Bob head to Wales on a quest to catch a wild carp. They have netted some good carp in the past, but a ‘Welsh wildie’ is a new and intriguing target.

0.0/10
#26

Zander on the River Severn

S4:E6

Paul and Bob are on the River Severn in Worcestershire to fish for zander. It’s a new species for both of them, and they enlist the help of a local guide, Tim Maslen to find the best spots. Paul explains to Bob how he has never even fished for zander before, let alone caught one. After learning a difficult new technique and staying in a converted lightship, they meet up with This Country star Charlie Cooper to talk about his passion for fishing.

0.0/10
#27

Grilse: River Eve, Devon

S5:E1

Bob and Paul start the series by fishing the beautiful river Exe in Devon, looking for Grilse, also known as the ‘summer silver’. After a day of limited success, they enjoy a game of cricket before having a go at some shore fishing at Bossington Beach in Somerset.

0.0/10
#28

Grayling: River Dee, North Wales

S5:E2

Paul, Bob and trusty terrier Ted travel to north Wales to fish the River Dee for grayling. They try to rediscover their lost youth on this trip, with mixed results.

0.0/10
#29

Perch: River Thames, Berkshire

S5:E4

Paul and Bob take trusty terrier Ted to fish for perch on the River Thames. Comedian Richard Herring joins the three of them for dinner.

0.0/10
#30

Carp & Barbel: Reigate Hills, Surrey

S5:E5

Paul and Bob visit the heart of the English countryside in the Surrey Hills, where they fish for carp and barbel. Health expert Dr Anand Patel joins them by the lake.

0.0/10
#31

Brown Trout & Bream: Lough Corrib, Ireland

S5:E6

In a first for Paul and Bob, they venture to southern Ireland to fish the mighty Lough Corrib. At 43.5km long, it is Ireland’s largest lough and one of the best places in the country to try trout fishing. This is very different to fishing the Hampshire chalk streams, as they did a few years ago - this time they are out on boats and try out a new technique called dapping. 

0.0/10
#32

Chub: River Irfon, Mid Wales

S6:E1

Paul, Bob and terrier Ted travel to Wales to fish in the remote and stunning landscape of the River Irfon and the Upper Wye. It’s also Ted’s birthday, but how will they celebrate?

0.0/10
#33

Pike: Dumfries and Galloway

S6:E2

Paul and Bob travel to Dumfries and Galloway in search of a big pike. They stay overnight in a 15th-century haunted castle.

0.0/10
#34

Roach: River Avon, Wiltshire

S6:E3

Paul, Bob and Ted travel in style to the Hampshire Avon. Bob makes the most of the unique accommodation, and Ted has a blind date.

0.0/10
#35

Crucian Carp: Sutton Late, Shropshire

S6:E4

Paul and Bob fish for crucian carp at a sequestered lake in Shropshire. In the hopes of guaranteeing success, they'll be staying lakeside in overnight bivvies.

0.0/10
#36

Wrasse: Burgh Island, South Devon

S6:E5

The pair head to the incredible tidal outcrop of Burgh Island on the south coast of Devon, where their quarry is wrasse. A very special surprise awaits Paul and terrier Ted.

DaveRetroLondon Oct 14, 2023

Awful! Note to BBC if either Paul or Bob are not available either cancel/skip/postpone... Don't full...

0.0/10
#37

Rainbow Trout: Derbyshire Wye

S6:E6

Paul and Bob return to the Peak District, this time with Ted, where they filmed their first episode of Gone Fishing back in 2017. Will the memories of that first trip come flooding back?

0.0/10
#38

The North of Ireland – Salmon

S7:E2

Bob and Paul travel overseas for an all-out Irish fishing trip - it's their first time fishing the rivers of both the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland.

0.0/10
#39

Driffield Beck, East Yorkshire – Brown Trout

S7:E3

Paul, Bob and Ted head to the historic chalk stream of Driffield Beck in east Yorkshire, hoping to catch a wild brown trout, and Ted is spruced up in a local poodle parlour.

0.0/10
#40

River Trent, Nottinghamshire - Barbel

S7:E4

Paul, Bob and terrier Ted travel to Nottingham to fish the mighty river Trent for Barbel. They stay in a memorable party house and invite a very special guest to join them.

7.5/10 (13 votes)
#1

Ferox Trout: Loch Garry, Scottish Highlands

S5:E3

Paul and Bob catch the sleeper train to the Scottish Highlands to fish for ferox trout. Bob can’t resist the challenge to look for Nessie in the vast waters of Loch Ness.

8.1/10 (32 votes)
#2

Chub: Lower Wye, Herefordshire

S3:E6

Bob and Paul return to the River Wye, Bob’s favourite river, to fish for chub.

8.4/10 (31 votes)
#3

Rocklands Mere, Norfolk – Tench

S7:E1

Bob & Paul are on the hunt for tench at Rocklands Mere, a secluded hidden gem in the quaint village of Rocklands St Peter.

0.0/10

Tench in Norfolk

S1:E1

There's plenty of matey banter in the first episode of the season, as Bob and Paul take to the shores to try and catch the elusive tench. The duo embrace the countryside by staying in yurts and Bob drags Paul to a microbrewery.

0.0/10

Barbel on the Wye

S1:E2

Paul and Bob are back with a vengeance, this time fishing for the iconic barbel on the river Wye. The duo discuss their mortality with a vicar, and Bob tries to resist cakes at a local bakery.

0.0/10

Rainbow Trout in the Monsal Valley

S1:E3

Bob and Paul are back once again, this time to try fly-fishing for rainbow trout on the beautiful Derbyshire Wye. The duo discuss panel shows whilst staying in a converted water tank, and Bob experiences shoulder problems.

0.0/10

Roach on the Wensum

S1:E4

There's some healthy competition between the duo this time, as the two fight it out to catch the small yet delicate roach. Bob turns stylist in an attempt to recapture Paul's youth, and they choose some funky accommodation.

0.0/10

Sea Trout in Dorset

S1:E5

Bob meets Paul at the famous Bridge pool in Dorset to try out some salt water fishing, this time hoping to catch a sea trout. The duo try exercising together, before heading out into the ocean to catch some supper.

0.0/10

Legendary Pike

S1:E6

In the final episode of the series, Paul and Bob put all mean feats behind them as they attempt to catch the most deadly fish in British waters- the Pike.

0.0/10

Wild Brown Trout: River Usk, South Wales

S2:E1

Paul and Bob travel to the picturesque River Usk in Wales, where Paul’s father first taught him to fish as a young child. Their quarry is the wild brown trout. They discuss their respective childhoods and reflect on their own family lives. In their cosy cottage accommodation in the heart of the countryside they compare school photographs and Paul serenades Bob with his guitar.

0.0/10

The Carp: Bentley Lake, Essex

S2:E2

Paul and Bob brave the wild lakes of Essex in search of the mighty carp. They have the latest high-tech equipment and are fully prepared to stay all night if they have to, to catch the biggest fish they can. They discuss the true meaning of a mid-life crisis and decide to visit a beauty clinic to see if there are any suitable treatments available to re-capture their youth. Bob reveals his secret recipe to make the perfect scrambled eggs but it is not the only thing which shocks Paul in this episode.

0.0/10

Salmon: River Tay, Scotland

S2:E3

Bob has harboured a childhood dream to catch a salmon so they set off for the River Tay in Scotland full of hope and excitement for this special trip. A ghillie guides them up the intimidating river in a boat and they fish using various methods to catch the elusive fish. They discuss luck and fate and the part it has played in their lives. They stay in the heart of the highlands, Bob cooks Paul a traditional Scottish breakfast and they set off for a swift round of golf before resuming their fishing. As the sun sets they reflect on their dreams – did they come true on this trip?

0.0/10

The Perch: Upper Tamar Lake, Devon and Cornwall

S2:E4

Paul and Bob fish for the predatory perch in the Upper Tamar Lakes on the Cornwall and Devon border. The following day, they embark on another fishing adventure, this time on the open sea.

Paulee80 Jul 10, 2024

Wow, the operatic outro performed by Paul’s mother really caught me off guard. Beautiful. And well d...

0.0/10

The Pike: Lough Erne, Northern Ireland

S2:E5

The pair fly to Enniskillen, where they take to the waters of Loch Erne in their quest to land the mighty pike, which eluded them in series one. Plus, Paul demonstrates how to perform life-saving CPR.

0.0/10

The Grayling: River Ure, Yorkshire Dales

S2:E6

For their final quest of the series, Paul and Bob take to the River Ure in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales, in search of grayling. After mulling over their plans for retirement, they meet the surgeon who performed Bob’s life-saving triple heart bypass.

0.0/10

Salmon: River Tweed, Scotland

S3:E1

Paul and Bob take a trip to the River Tweed in Scotland, where they continue their quest to catch a salmon.

ZZZoe Jan 16, 2021

Locations: Bemersyde and Junction Pool.

0.0/10

River Lea, Hertfordshire: Paul's Childhood River

S3:E2

Paul takes Bob on a trip down memory lane and back to the River Lea in Hertfordshire, where Paul used to come as a teenager with his mates.

0.0/10

Pike: Broadland, Norfolk

S3:E3

Paul and Bob visit Norfolk to go lake fishing for what they hope will be a monster pike.

0.0/10

Brown Trout: River Test, Hampshire

S3:E4

Paul and Bob are on the Test in Hampshire, fishing for brown trout and musing on the ephemeral nature of life.

0.0/10

Crucian Carp: Great Somerford Lakes, Wiltshire

S3:E5

Paul and Bob go lake fishing in Wiltshire for the shy and elusive crucian carp.

8.1/10 (32 votes)

Chub: Lower Wye, Herefordshire

S3:E6

Bob and Paul return to the River Wye, Bob’s favourite river, to fish for chub.

0.0/10

Sea Trout in the Hebrides

S4:E1

Paul and Bob visit their most dazzling and extraordinary destination to date, the island of North Uist in the Outer Hebrides. Completely unlike anywhere they have fished before, this small, remote but beautiful island has an intricate network of tidal pools and sea lochs, making it near enough equal parts land and water and therefore the perfect place to fish for sea trout.

0.0/10

Bream at Burghley House

S4:E2

Paul and Bob fish at the estate lake of Burghley House, near Stamford. Their target is the bream, but who knows what else they might catch in this rarely fished water.

0.0/10

The Lake District

S4:E3

Paul and Bob visit the glorious Lake District, which still has a special place in Bob’s heart thanks to his memories of teenage holidays there in the 1970s.

0.0/10

Rudd on the Norfolk Broads

S4:E4

Paul and Bob take to the water in the Norfolk Broads to fish for rudd, full of the joys of the first day of the fishing season.

0.0/10

Wild Carp in Wales

S4:E5

Paul and Bob head to Wales on a quest to catch a wild carp. They have netted some good carp in the past, but a ‘Welsh wildie’ is a new and intriguing target.

0.0/10

Zander on the River Severn

S4:E6

Paul and Bob are on the River Severn in Worcestershire to fish for zander. It’s a new species for both of them, and they enlist the help of a local guide, Tim Maslen to find the best spots. Paul explains to Bob how he has never even fished for zander before, let alone caught one. After learning a difficult new technique and staying in a converted lightship, they meet up with This Country star Charlie Cooper to talk about his passion for fishing.

0.0/10

Grilse: River Eve, Devon

S5:E1

Bob and Paul start the series by fishing the beautiful river Exe in Devon, looking for Grilse, also known as the ‘summer silver’. After a day of limited success, they enjoy a game of cricket before having a go at some shore fishing at Bossington Beach in Somerset.

0.0/10

Grayling: River Dee, North Wales

S5:E2

Paul, Bob and trusty terrier Ted travel to north Wales to fish the River Dee for grayling. They try to rediscover their lost youth on this trip, with mixed results.

7.5/10 (13 votes)

Ferox Trout: Loch Garry, Scottish Highlands

S5:E3

Paul and Bob catch the sleeper train to the Scottish Highlands to fish for ferox trout. Bob can’t resist the challenge to look for Nessie in the vast waters of Loch Ness.

0.0/10

Perch: River Thames, Berkshire

S5:E4

Paul and Bob take trusty terrier Ted to fish for perch on the River Thames. Comedian Richard Herring joins the three of them for dinner.

0.0/10

Carp & Barbel: Reigate Hills, Surrey

S5:E5

Paul and Bob visit the heart of the English countryside in the Surrey Hills, where they fish for carp and barbel. Health expert Dr Anand Patel joins them by the lake.

0.0/10

Brown Trout & Bream: Lough Corrib, Ireland

S5:E6

In a first for Paul and Bob, they venture to southern Ireland to fish the mighty Lough Corrib. At 43.5km long, it is Ireland’s largest lough and one of the best places in the country to try trout fishing. This is very different to fishing the Hampshire chalk streams, as they did a few years ago - this time they are out on boats and try out a new technique called dapping. 

0.0/10

Chub: River Irfon, Mid Wales

S6:E1

Paul, Bob and terrier Ted travel to Wales to fish in the remote and stunning landscape of the River Irfon and the Upper Wye. It’s also Ted’s birthday, but how will they celebrate?

0.0/10

Pike: Dumfries and Galloway

S6:E2

Paul and Bob travel to Dumfries and Galloway in search of a big pike. They stay overnight in a 15th-century haunted castle.

0.0/10

Roach: River Avon, Wiltshire

S6:E3

Paul, Bob and Ted travel in style to the Hampshire Avon. Bob makes the most of the unique accommodation, and Ted has a blind date.

0.0/10

Crucian Carp: Sutton Late, Shropshire

S6:E4

Paul and Bob fish for crucian carp at a sequestered lake in Shropshire. In the hopes of guaranteeing success, they'll be staying lakeside in overnight bivvies.

0.0/10

Wrasse: Burgh Island, South Devon

S6:E5

The pair head to the incredible tidal outcrop of Burgh Island on the south coast of Devon, where their quarry is wrasse. A very special surprise awaits Paul and terrier Ted.

DaveRetroLondon Oct 14, 2023

Awful! Note to BBC if either Paul or Bob are not available either cancel/skip/postpone... Don't full...

0.0/10

Rainbow Trout: Derbyshire Wye

S6:E6

Paul and Bob return to the Peak District, this time with Ted, where they filmed their first episode of Gone Fishing back in 2017. Will the memories of that first trip come flooding back?

8.4/10 (31 votes)

Rocklands Mere, Norfolk – Tench

S7:E1

Bob & Paul are on the hunt for tench at Rocklands Mere, a secluded hidden gem in the quaint village of Rocklands St Peter.

0.0/10

The North of Ireland – Salmon

S7:E2

Bob and Paul travel overseas for an all-out Irish fishing trip - it's their first time fishing the rivers of both the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland.

0.0/10

Driffield Beck, East Yorkshire – Brown Trout

S7:E3

Paul, Bob and Ted head to the historic chalk stream of Driffield Beck in east Yorkshire, hoping to catch a wild brown trout, and Ted is spruced up in a local poodle parlour.

0.0/10

River Trent, Nottinghamshire - Barbel

S7:E4

Paul, Bob and terrier Ted travel to Nottingham to fish the mighty river Trent for Barbel. They stay in a memorable party house and invite a very special guest to join them.

0.0/10

Blakeney Point - Bass and Sea Trout

S7:E5

Paul, Bob and Ted face the elements head on as they fish on the beach at Blakeney Point, taking refuge in Bear’s Cottage for the night to dry out.

0.0/10

River Ouse, Bedfordshire – Perch

S7:E6

Paul, Bob and Ted fish the River Ouse in Bedfordshire, hoping to catch a big perch. Bob makes Paul a dinner he will never forget!

0.0/10

Thornwood Springs, Essex - Rudd

S7:E7

Paul, Bob and Ted target a large rudd lake near Epping Forest, and all three try 'champing' for the first time – staying overnight in a church.

0.0/10

River Frome, Dorset - Grayling

S7:E8

Paul, Bob and Ted travel to Dorset to fish the River Frome for grayling before turning their hand to mackerel fishing on Chesil Beach.

Season Average Rating Episodes Best Episode Worst Episode
7 ★ 8.4 1
★ 8.4 Rocklands Mere, Norfolk – Tench
★ 8.4 Rocklands Mere, Norfolk – Tench
3 ★ 8.1 1
★ 8.1 Chub: Lower Wye, Herefordshire
★ 8.1 Chub: Lower Wye, Herefordshire
5 ★ 7.5 1
★ 7.5 Ferox Trout: Loch Garry, Scottish Highlands
★ 7.5 Ferox Trout: Loch Garry, Scottish Highlands