And, We're Off!

November 13, 2007

Questions are swirling in the message boards. Does anyone know when the new season starts? What’s the future of Deadliest Catch? Well, we’ve got the answers and this new blog is the place to find out everything you need to know before Season 4 starts, which, by the way, is April 2008. We are still firming the exact date, but you’ll know when it is finalized because you’ll be reading this blog.

So here’s the latest. King crab season is well underway and filming has begun. The boats will be out until around Thanksgiving.  Then back out to the Bering Sea in January for opilio season. But some of you die-hard fans knew that already. But what you may not know is that Time Bandit's Capt. Johnathan Hillstrand, while trying to board his boat, fell between the boat and the dock into the freezing cold water.  His fellow crewmates pulled him out of the water and he’s OK. But that just shows you that there was drama before the boats even left Dutch Harbor! Also, we get to meet Johnathan’s son Scotty this season. Good stuff, right? Are you getting excited?

Returning this season, along with Johnathan and the Time Bandit, are Sig and the Northwestern; Phil and the Cornelia Marie; and Keith and the Wizard. Of course, there are new boats and crews, too, and we’ll be introducing you to them over the next few months. Check back every couple of weeks or so for the latest.

We look forward to keeping you knee-deep in the latest crab-fishing gossip. Tell us what you are most looking forward to this season. Post a comment below.

The Deadliest Catch Production Crew