Wake Up On The Water with Outdoor Channel’s ‘Freshwater Sundays’

DENVER (February 3, 2026) – Outdoor Channel, presented by US Palm, invites viewers to wake up on the water for ‘Freshwater Sundays.’ Airing from 8-11:30 a.m. ET, this must-see lineup promises the best tips on fishing tackle and tactics, as well as superb angling action and adventure for a variety of the most popular freshwater species, especially bass.

Shows included in the “Freshwater Sundays” block include:

The Hunt for Monster Bass – 8:00 a.m.: The Hunt for Monster Bass is an action-packed fishing series hosted by professional anglers Trev Gowdy, Ott DeFoe, and Chris Lane, who travel the country all year long in search of overlooked waters with the promise of outsized fish. The hosts use all their know-how, focus, and determination to discover and land monster bass.

The VanDam Experience – 8:30 a.m.: Join legendary pro angler Kevin VanDam, one of the most successful tournament bass fishermen of all time, as he takes viewers on an immersive journey into the heart of bass fishing, showcasing all his expertise, passion, and love for the sport. Each episode of The VanDam Experience features Kevin exploring some of the best fishing spots across North America, from the heart of big largemouth waters down south to beautiful smallmouth country up north. Kevin demonstrates advanced fishing techniques, shares his wealth of knowledge, and reveals the secrets behind his phenomenal success at locations where he has a proven history of winning.

Zona’s Awesome Fishing Show – 9:00 a.m.: Like Zona’s Awesome Fishing Show, fishing is unpredictable, and in every episode Host Mark Zona fishes with the best anglers on the planet in search of anything wearing fins.

Fishing University – 9:30 a.m.: Join us each week for class taught by hosts Charlie Ingram and Ben Ballou, as they travel across America catching bass on public waters. You’ll learn about new techniques and the best new products to make the most of your time on the water.

Angling Edge – 10:00 a.m.: Angling Edge, with hosts Al, James, Dan, and Troy Lindner, along with Jeremy Smith, puts viewers on the inside track to locate and catch more and bigger fish! Each weekly episode provides in-depth angling concepts and the latest in techniques, tactics, and must-know trends.

Bill Dance Outdoors – 10:30 a.m.: Bill Dance Outdoors Is the oldest, continuously running sport fishing show of its type, having aired since 1968. Hosted by America’s best-known fisherman, Bill Dance, each week you’ll be treated to an educational, humorous and sometimes offbeat way of having fun with fishing.

Facts of Fishing – 11:00 a.m.: Facts of Fishing, captures what really happens on the water in real-time. Filmed over one day, every episode shows viewers how long Host Dave Mercer has been on the water, how many casts, how many fish he has or hasn’t caught, and chronicles everything on the water, and we do mean everything!

Lake Commandos – 11:30 a.m.: Join Host Mark Courts and watch what happens when expert anglers land on unfamiliar water, each with the goal to catch more fish than the other.

Catch up on past seasons of many of these shows on MyOutdoorTV, Outdoor Sportsman Group’s number one streaming service. MOTV is available to subscribers on ALL DEVICES, from a big-screen TV at home to a phone in a bass boat or a tree stand in the woods. For more information about MyOutdoorTV, visit MyOutdoorTV.com.

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