# Where to watch The Man Who Digs for Fish (1979) in the UK

> The Man Who Digs for Fish (1979) is not currently listed on any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service. Last verified on 16 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 1979  
**Runtime:** 13 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 8.0/10  
**Genres:** Documentary  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 16 May 2026 (2026-05-16T22:27:17.502Z)  

## Synopsis

Frank Jenkinson, eighty-two, has been digging for fish for twenty-five years. His unorthodox conservationist practices have increased the numbers of the salmon population in the Jarvis Inlet from a modest 500 to 25 000. Using a spade and accompanied by his dog, Frank wades up and down the stream, digging for the newly hatched salmon that lie buried in the gravel. Without his intervention they risk dying before reaching maturity.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

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## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch The Man Who Digs for Fish in the UK?**

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## Sources

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