Adventure Fishing

For over 20 years, Virginia Outside has been running summer camps, teaching youth about the great outdoors and creating lifelong memories for both campers and staff members. Our Adventure Fishing Camp for 10-15 years olds was the very first camp we ran and has been one of our leading camps in popularity ever since. This camp is great for beginners looking to get a taste for fishing, as well as slightly more advanced young anglers who can fish more independently.

We have designed this camp to teach the entire process of fishing, from rigging rods and tying knots to identifying fish species and choosing the right tackle. They will have the opportunity to fish from land, wade in the river, and fish from watercraft. Campers will learn about the different waterways in Virginia, as well as our local river, the Rivanna River. Throughout the week, campers will visit different locations, both public and private, as they search for the fish of a lifetime! We hope to spark a lifelong interest in our new anglers and help returning anglers build on their skills, all while introducing campers to the great wealth of fishing opportunities the area has to offer. 

We have access to some great private farm ponds, where campers will enjoy the water(and fish) all to themselves! In past years, we have had success catching fish along the Rivanna River, the James River, and other local waters. 

Our target fish at camp are Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Sunfish/Bluegill varieties, and Catfish. Crappie, and more!

Safety is our number one priority, so all campers will wear life jackets when in the water or on a boat. We maintain a 1-to-6 counselor-to-camper ratio to ensure every camper gets some one-on-one time throughout the week to advance his or her skills. 

Virginia Outside provides all supplies and gear needed to participate in our daily activities. This includes all bait and tackle, fishing rods, life jackets, and good times!

Pre-Camp Emails will be sent out to parents one week prior to the start date of the camp you registered for. This email will confirm camp type, time, meeting location, what to bring/what to wear, and more! 

Post-Camp Emails, with links to any photos taken by our counselors during the week, will be sent no later than two weeks after the end of camp.

Pick up/ Drop Off Location

What to Bring/Wear

Please download and read through carefully, it is very important that your camper comes prepared!