Candlewood Lake, New Fairfield, Connecticut — the top rated bass fishing lake in Connecticut, located 70 miles north of New York City. Main camp situated on Pine Island.
Ages
9–16
Enrollment
Coed
Activities
Waterfront
Swimming
Canoeing
More activities
bass fishing — guided trips on tournament bass boats
cabin vs cabin competitions
environmental seminars
group evening fires
team-building activities
Independence, growth & leadership
Lasting impact — what camp builds in campers
Experience independence and build confidence. Face new challenges and learn resiliency. Connect with nature. Build self esteem. Learn boating safety. At Candlewood Fishing Camp, your young angler will be fully connected to nature, make friends and catch some of the biggest bass of their lives!
Financial aid — tuition assistance available up to 50%
It is our hope that families and individuals will never be denied the opportunity to participate in camping due to financial hardship. We have tried to make the process as easy, confidential, and fair as possible. The maximum scholarship available from Candlewood Fishing and Adventure Camp is 50% of the tuition fee with no exceptions. Financial assistance is awarded on a first come first serve basis, until all funds have been distributed.
Food — meals provided, camper-prepared dinners, catch-and-release with one fish dinner
All meals will be provided. Anglers can bring any snacks they want to keep in their cabins. Our camp is mostly catch and release. We will try and make one dinner with a good catch of crappie and perch.
By law campers are not required to wear life jackets while fishing. In some areas, they are required to wear them while the vessel is underway. Regardless of the requirements, each guide has properly fitting life jackets for all campers readily available on the boat. There is a strong emphasis on boating safety, sun protection, ethical catch-and-release practices, and building life-long friendships.