'Chasin' the Sun' fishing show returns for sixth season on Discovery Channel

PANAMA CITY BEACH – “Chasin’ The Sun,” the award-winning fishing and coastal lifestyle TV series, will return for a sixth season on Discovery Channel.

“We are thrilled to debut another new season of ‘Chasin’ The Sun’ and look forward to once again sharing our beautiful slice of paradise with a national audience,” stated Visit Panama City Beach President and CEO Dan Rowe. “With fantastic opportunities for angling action on the water and fun adventures on land, it’s no wonder Panama City Beach is one of America’s most popular vacation destinations.”

Filmed in Panama City Beach, "Chasin' the Sun" showcases the diverse angling, diving and cultural opportunities found in and around the area’s emerald green waters. The award-winning TV series' new episodes premiere in January and air on Saturdays through June.

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With professional guides Justin Leake, Ed Zyak and Travis Holeman returning as co-hosts of the popular series, viewers can count on seeing spectacular trophy catches and hearing expert advice on how to target the wide variety of species that inhabit the waters in and around Panama City Beach.

“Whether it’s redfish, snapper, grouper, tarpon or kingfish, our world-class fishery is incredibly diverse and, with year-round action, there is always something in our waters to challenge every angler,” stated Visit Panama City Beach Vice President of Tourism Development J. Michael Brown. “Our trio of full-time guides and part-time TV anglers knows how and where to catch fish, and we’re looking forward to our best season ever.”

Panama City Beach offers abundant inshore, near shore and offshore opportunities for anglers of all skill levels from its piers and directly from the sugar-white sands of its 27 miles of beachfront. The show also has featured popular species such as cobia and  pompano.

“Chasin’ The Sun” debuted in 2016 on Sportsman Channel with 13 original episodes, then moved to Destination America and NBC Sports Network for its second season. The series is produced in partnership with Pinfish Media. All five seasons of "Chasin' the Sun" are available for viewing at ChasinTheSunTV.com and on Amazon Prime, Vudu, STIRR and Samsung TV Plus. The show can also be seen on local affiliate TV stations in the Outdoor America network.

For more information on “Chasin’ The Sun,” visit Facebook (@ChasinTheSunFishingShow), Instagram (@ChasinTheSunTV) and YouTube.