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Top 7 Fishing Summer Camps for Young Anglers in 2026
Looking for a summer camp where fishing isn’t just an activity, but the main event? These specialty fishing camps are built for kids and teens who want expert instruction, advanced techniques, and full days on the water. If your young angler dreams of casting, learning, and exploring new fisheries all summer long, these are the best fishing camps for 2026. Want more choices? Browse all overnight camps with fishing. 🎣
| Camp | Location | Age Range |
|---|---|---|
| Candlewood Fishing Camp | New Fairfield, CT | 9-16 |
| Virginia Outside | Central VA | 12-16 |
| Camp Hook Spit | Matagorda, TX | 12-17 |
| Outdoor Texas Camps | Bastrop, TX | 9-16 |
| Florida Fantasy Fishing Camp | St. Petersburg, FL | 9-15 |
| North Florida Fishing Camp | Jacksonville, FL | 8-15 |
| Keys Fishing Camp | Islamorada, FL | 13-18 |
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.
Virginia Outside – Central VA
Virginia Outside offer one of the most immersive specialty fishing camps around for kids who love the great outdoors. Campers explore Virginia’s rivers, bays, and mountain streams while learning casting, fly‑fishing, knot‑tying, and reading water. Each program blends fishing with hands‑on adventure—canoe trips on the James River, boating on the Chesapeake Bay, tent camping, riverside cooking, and exploring private and public waters. With a small enrollment size, expert instruction, and focus on stewardship, Virginia Outside delivers an incredible outdoor experiences for young anglers.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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