My son actually came up with this question last year. Are there any summer camps that are really based around fishing? I'm hoping some of you have some ideas for me.

I am not looking for the typical summer camp that happens to have a pond or stream where the campers can wet a line and maybe catch something. My son is an avid fisherman, has already caught bass, crappie, blue cats, large carp, large bull reds, black drum, flounder and more. I am just throwing this out there and wondering if anyone knows of any summer camp or something of that type that would actually be geared around fishing and have some decent education and opportunities for a boy like mine. If not, somebody needs to start one! LOL Looking forward to seeing what ideas you have to share.

Thanks,
Tom

Tom,
I've never heard of what you're asking for but you're right - if there are not any already in operation, someone sure needs to get that going.

Man that would have been a dream come true for me when I was growing up. Only problem is we couldn't have afforded it LOL.
Hope you find what you're looking for.

Did you try to Google it?

outdoortexascamp.com

Skeeter, thank you. That looks promising. Do you have any feedback from someone who has attended you could share.

Ha saw your post on 2cool but I'd highly suggest looking into Camp Bass for anyone else who might have been looking for the same thing.

TPWD does a fish camp, I think it's called the Bass Brigade

Mandy Scott out of the San Angelo office is pretty involved with it and could be a good source of information. Her number is 325-651-5556.

Dan Ashe
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department

Bass Brigade, Youth Leadership Development Camp at the Warren Ranch in Coleman County. Where else can a youth, age 13-17 get hands on experience boat electrofishing a trophy bass lake, fish trophy bass Lakes, get fishing tips from a Legendary Pro Bass Fisherman (Gary Klein is a member of our Committee and spends time at camp) and learn about fisheries conservation from experts in the field. Our instructors are fisheries professionals from TPWD, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, and the Private Sector.

Deadline for applications is March 16th!!!

Check out our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/BassBrigadeTexasBrigades
Texas Brigade Website http://www.texasbrigades.org/

Texas Brigades has been hosting Conservation Youth Leadership Camps for 20+ Years! Bass Brigade has been going strong for 10 years. Bass Brigade most recently was recognized by the Texas Chapter of the American Fisheries Society as an Outstanding Fisheries Program.

If you would like more information, please feel free to call me at 512-389-8734 or email me at dakus.geeslin@tpwd.texas.gov

Best,

Dakus Geeslin
Aquatic Biologist
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
Bass Brigade President/Camp Coordinator

Camp BASS - lake fork

you can find info in Facebook.

I would gladly offer my time and boat for somethin like this. Would definitely help kids learn to respect the sport! My name is Shane Ralls and can be reached at 816-674-6105. I live in Arlington. If I can help, dont hesitate to call

I would also recommend Bass Brigade. A great organization that teaches young people leadership skills all centered around fish, fishing and proper pond management.
Bass Brigade