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Cyril Chauquet

Cyril Chauquet is a French television presenter, producer, and fishing adventurer known for hosting fishing and wildlife-adventure series including *Fishing Adventurer*, *Chasing Monsters*, *Mordu de la Pêche*, *Pêche XXL*, and *Last of the Giants*.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Cyril Chauquet is a French television presenter, producer, and fishing adventurer known for hosting and producing extreme fishing and wildlife-adventure series. He was born on 21 July 1976 in Bonneville, Haute-Savoie, France, and is reported to be based in Canada. His programs, including *Fishing Adventurer*, *Chasing Monsters*, and *Last of the Giants*, have been broadcast internationally across numerous countries and platforms.

Early life

Cyril Chauquet was born in 1976 in Bonneville, Haute-Savoie, France. Sources describe him as having grown up in the Haute-Savoie region, where he developed an early interest in fishing.

Television career

Chauquet became known for hosting and creating fishing-adventure television series. His work includes *Fishing Adventurer*, which has aired since 2005, and later series such as *Chasing Monsters* and *Last of the Giants*.

Style and subjects

His programs center on travel, extreme fishing, and encounters with large or unusual aquatic species. Media coverage often describes the format as adventurous and physically demanding.

International distribution

French-language sources say Chauquet’s shows have been distributed widely, including on Discovery, Nat Geo, A&E, Netflix, Disney+, Amazon, and other outlets. Coverage also notes broadcasts in more than 120 to 180 countries, depending on the program and source.

Key facts

  • Cyril Chauquet is a French television presenter, producer, and adventurer known for extreme fishing and wildlife-adventure series.
  • His notable shows include *Fishing Adventurer*, *Chasing Monsters*, *Mordu de la Pêche*, *Pêche XXL*, and *Last of the Giants*.
  • He was born in Bonneville, Haute-Savoie, France, and is reported to be based in Canada.
  • His programs have been broadcast in many countries on channels such as Discovery, Nat Geo, A&E, Netflix, Disney+, and Amazon.
  • IMDb credits him as a producer, director, and writer, with *Chasing Monsters* and *Last of the Giants* among his best-known works.
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Canadian context

Chauquet is closely associated with Canadian television through *Fishing Adventurer*, which has aired in Canada since 2005, and media coverage describes him as a French-born presenter based in Canada.[1][4][13]

Frequently asked questions

Who is Cyril Chauquet?
Cyril Chauquet is a French television presenter, producer, and adventurer known for fishing-focused travel and wildlife programs.
What is Cyril Chauquet best known for?
He is best known for hosting *Fishing Adventurer* and *Chasing Monsters*, along with related series such as *Mordu de la Pêche* and *Pêche XXL*.
Where is Cyril Chauquet from?
He was born in Bonneville, Haute-Savoie, France.
Does Cyril Chauquet live in Canada?
Several media profiles describe him as French-born and based in Canada, but the exact current residence is not consistently specified in the sources.
When did *Fishing Adventurer* begin?
Wikipedia states that *Fishing Adventurer* has been broadcast since 2005.
Is Cyril Chauquet only a TV host?
No. IMDb credits him as a producer, director, and writer as well as a presenter.

References

  1. French Wikipediahttps://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cyril_Chauquet
    Supports: Birth date, birthplace, nationality, and his role as creator/producer/host of multiple fishing-adventure series.
  2. English Wikipediahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cyril_Chauquet
    Supports: Hosting of *Chasing Monsters* and *Fishing Adventurer*; *Fishing Adventurer* broadcast history.
  3. IMDbhttps://www.imdb.com/name/nm6213654/
    Supports: Credits as producer, director, writer, and known-for titles including *Chasing Monsters* and *Last of the Giants*.
  4. Cyril Chauquet official sitehttps://www.cyrilchauquet.com/fr/apropos
    Supports: French television presenter origin, Haute-Savoie background, and long-running broadcast of *Mordu de la Pêche* and *Pêche XXL*.
  5. Nice-Matinhttps://www.nicematin.com/culture/on-a-rencontre-cyril-chauquet-l-aventurier-de-la-peche-extreme-sur-rmc-decouverte-et-youtube-10654439
    Supports: Description of Chauquet as French, installed in Canada, and known for *Mordu de la pêche*.
  6. Franceinfohttps://www.francetvinfo.fr/economie/emploi/metiers/portrait-cyril-chauquet-l-aventurier-de-l-extreme_4820267.html
    Supports: Portrait of Chauquet as an extreme-fishing adventurer and reference to his YouTube following.