With fewer days available to fish, each captain must find a strategy to maximize catches—and profits. While some rely on meticulously reviewing notes and coordinates from previous years, others simply trust their instincts and hope for the best. But when playing it smart doesn't necessarily mean playing it safe, does taking a bigger risk mean bringing home a bigger paycheck?

Competing against Gloucester's best team, resilient young newcomer Captain Jack Patrican has struggled to demonstrate that he has what it takes to keep up with the rest of the fleet. With this season's limited fishing schedule, every second counts, and Jack is more determined than ever to catch blue gold and prove that the Time Flies is a force to be reckoned with.