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Top 7 Fishing Summer Camps for Young Anglers
Most summer camps offer fishing, but what if your kid craves more? Designed for serious young anglers, these specialized overnight camps offer expert instruction, advanced techniques, and immersive experiences on the water. If your child dreams of spending every day fishing, one of these top 7 fishing summer camps is the perfect fit.
| Camp | Location | Gender | Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Candlewood Fishing Camp | New Fairfield, CT | Coed | 9-16 |
| Florida Fantasy Fishing Camp | St. Petersburg, FL | Boys | 9-15 |
| Outdoor Texas Camps | Bastrop, TX | Boys, Girls | 9-16 |
| North Florida Fishing Camp | Jacksonville, FL | Coed | 8-15 |
| Keys Fishing Camp | Islamorada, FL | Boys | 13-18 |
| Virginia Outside | Virginia | Coed, Boys | 12-16 |
| Camp Hook Spit | Matagorda, TX | Coed | 12-17 |
Candlewood Fishing Camp – New Fairfield, CT
Candlewood Fishing Camp offers young anglers the opportunity to learn bass fishing techniques on renowned Candlewood Lake and Lake Champlain. In addition to expert instruction from tournament professionals, campers enjoy a variety of outdoor activities, including swimming, team-building challenges, canoeing, and boat safety instruction. Lake Champlain campers stay in comfortable cabins while those at Candlewood Lake camp in tents on Pine Island.
Florida Fantasy Fishing Camp – St. Petersburg, FL
Florida Fantasy Fishing Camp offers an exciting week of fishing adventures for young anglers. Staying at a waterside college residence hall at USF St Petersburg, campers enjoy daily guided fishing trips on comfortable bay boats, catching a variety of species like snook, redfish, and trout. In addition to learning target casting, knot tying, and rigging, campers enjoy activities like night fishing, marine biology, kayaking, and more.
Outdoor Texas Camps – Bastrop, TX
Outdoor Texas Camps provides exciting opportunities for kids ages 9-16 to explore bass fishing, fly fishing, and saltwater fishing. With specialized week-long sessions focusing on individual disciplines and a small enrollment size of 24 campers per session, kids are sure to have an immersive, hands-on learning experience. For those seeking a broader outdoor adventure, they also offer a well-rounded sessions that combine fishing with other exciting activities like hunting, shooting, and archery.
North Florida Fishing Camp – Jacksonville, FL
North Florida Fishing Camp offers an all-inclusive week of unforgettable fishing for ages 9-15. Campers experience thrilling charter fishing trips on the St. Johns River and the Atlantic Ocean, targeting a wide variety of fish like cobia, sailfish, sharks, red snapper, and more. Kids also participate in expert-led seminars and hear from guest speakers. With personalized guidance and a small enrollment size, this coed camp provides the perfect blend of adventure and learning for aspiring anglers.
Keys Fishing Camp – Islamorada, FL
Located in Islamorada, the ‘Sport Fishing Capital of the World,’ this specialty saltwater fishing camp offers an unforgettable adventure for young anglers in the Florida Keys. Campers experience thrilling backcountry and offshore fishing, learn valuable skills like knot tying and casting, and even lobster diving during the season. With delicious meals, including fresh catches by campers, and comfortable waterfront lodging, Key Fishing Camp is the ultimate overnight experience for boys who love to fish.
Virginia Outside – Hayes, VA + Lebanon, VA
Virginia Outside is a fantastic specialty fishing camp offering 1-week sessions at two separate locations in Virginia. Their fly fishing camp in Southwest Virginia is limited to 8 boys, while their coed adventure fishing camp on Chesapeake Bay features a week filled with fishing, camping, boating, and more.
Camp Hook Spit – Matagorda, TX
Hosted by Hook Spit Junior Anglers at the Rusty Hook Ranch in Matagorda, Texas, Camp Hook Spit is a fun, adventure-packed camp for 12-17 year olds. Guided by seasoned professionals, campers master saltwater, bass, and wade fishing techniques. Beyond fishing, kids also enjoy skeet shooting, volleyball, cornhole, and a variety of exciting tournaments. Only 25 spots per session.
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