‘Deadliest Catch’ filming plans revealed after Todd Meadows died in ‘treacherous’ conditions at sea

Filming plans for Season 22 of Discovery Channel’s reality series “Deadliest Catch” have been revealed after Todd Meadows died in “treacherous” conditions at sea.

Trey John Green III, who was aboard the fishing vessel Aleutian Lady on the Bering Sea when Meadows fell overboard and died on Feb. 25, claimed to us on Tuesday that filming would resume before the week’s end.

“We are just touching home for 2-3 days then heading back to Dutch [Harbor in Alaska] to finish the season,” Green explained, noting that “Discovery was filming” when the incident occurred.

However, a network source told us that they were at the end of the production cycle when the accident occurred, noting that the Aleutian Lady was the last of the Season 22 vessels still at sea.

Contrary to what Green said, the source insisted that filming for the season is now complete.

Reps for Discovery Channel did not immediately respond to Page Six’s request for comment on the status of production for Season 22.

During our brief exchange, Green described Meadows, 25, as a “rock star” and said the crew’s fishing expedition was “a great story” that “unfortunately ended in tragedy.”

“We all did everything we could to save him, and out at sea, that’s no easy task,” he lamented.

Notably, the Bering Sea is known for its shallow depth, volatile weather and extremely cold sea temperatures, making it one of the most dangerous bodies of water in the world.

Earlier on Tuesday, a spokesperson for the US Coast Guard told Page Six that on Feb. 25 just after 5 p.m. local time, watch standers at the Arctic District command center in Juneau, Alaska, were notified that Meadows had fallen overboard approximately 170 miles north of Dutch Harbor.

We were told that he was recovered from the water by crew members about 10 minutes later.

They administered first aid on the unresponsive rookie deckhand and attempted to resuscitate him, but they were unsuccessful.

The crew then transported Meadows’ body to Dutch Harbor.

The USCG spokesperson added that the organization is currently investigating the situation, as it does with all marine casualties and accidents to uncover their causes and initiate necessary corrective actions.

Captain Rick Shelford announced Meadows’ death in a heartbreaking Facebook post over the weekend, describing it as “the most tragic day in the history of the Aleutian Lady on the Bering Sea.”

Shelford referred to Meadows, who was “the newest member of [their] crew,” as a “brother.”

“His love for fishing and his strong work ethic earned everyone’s respect right away. His smile was contagious, and the sound of his laughter coming up the wheelhouse stairs or over the deck hailer is something we will carry with us always,” Shelford shared.

“Todd’s love for his children, his family and his life was evident in everything he did. He worked hard, loved deeply and brought joy to those around him.”

Shelford confessed that his heart is “broken in a way that words can’t fully express” before asking everyone to “lift Todd’s children and family in prayer and keep them in your thoughts as they face the days ahead without him.”

He concluded, “Todd will forever be part of this boat, this crew and this brotherhood. Though we lost him far too soon, his legacy will live on through his children and in every memory we carry of him. Rest easy brother, till we meet again.”

Meadows’ grandmother Ila Meadows reposted Shelford’s “genuine tribute” to her late grandson and thanked him for the “heartfelt, sentimental message.”

She also “liked” a comment asking whether Todd had fallen overboard and another one describing the waters as “treacherous.”

It’s unclear whether Discovery Channel cameras caught the ordeal on tape.

“We are deeply saddened by the tragic passing of Todd Meadows,” the network said in a statement after news broke. “This is a devastating loss, and our hearts are with his loved ones, his crewmates and the entire fishing community during this incredibly difficult time.”