Lunkerville is a television series dedicated to bass fishing enthusiasts across the US and Canada. The host, Michael de Avila, referred to on the show simply as "Mike D," travels around the country fishing with local experts learning their secrets for fishing in their favorite spots.

Lunkerville
Real People, Real Fish Stories
GenreFishing
Created byMichael de Avila
Shannon Goldman
Directed byMichael de Avila
Shannon Goldman
StarringMichael de Avila
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons14
No. of episodes182 (as of February 28, 2021)
Production
ProducersMichael de Avila
Shannon Goldman
EditorsMichael de Avila
Shannon Goldman
Running time30 minutes
Production companiesRockville Pictures, Inc.
Original release
NetworkSportsman Channel (2004-2007)
Water Channel (2006)
World Fishing Network (2008–present)
NBC Sports Network (2012–2016)CBS Sports Network (2017–2020)Discovery Channel (2015–present)
ReleaseApril 2004 (2004-04) –
present

The show was created in 2004 by its host and independent filmmaker, Michael de Avila. In contrast to the many other shows in the genre that rely on a host-as-the-expert format, Lunkerville instead highlights everyday, recreational fishermen traveling to their own secret spots and sharing their techniques. Lunkerville was voted “Favorite Fishing Show” three years in a row by viewers of The Sportsman Channel and awarded a CINE Golden Eagle.

As of 2021, Lunkerville broadcasts on television on the Discovery Channel, the World Fishing Network, and can be streamed on Amazon Prime Video and FishingTV.

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