Candlewood Fishing Camp

New Fairfield, CT

About Candlewood Fishing Camp

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At a glance

Address
1 Keplers Way, New Fairfield, CT 06812
Camp type
Overnight camp
Setting
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!

2027 sessions & tuition

For parents & families

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.

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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.

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Safety — life jackets and boating safety

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.

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Sleeping arrangements — tents on Pine Island

Campers will stay on Pine Island, sleep in large tents on comfortable cots and experience a tech-free week making new friends and catching big bass!

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