Candlewood Fishing Camp is an overnight bass-fishing camp for young anglers ages 9 to 16, set on 100 acres of woodland directly on the water in New Fairfield, CT. Campers stay in rustic cabins and spend days fishing with guides plus swimming, canoeing and kayaking across three weekly sessions of six days and five nights. It is a specialty residential camp focused on fishing skills.
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★★★★★Jeffrey KillianAs a guide at CFC the past few years and as a father of a son who attended one of the first camps Jed has really made something special. All of the guides do their absolute best to help teach the campers how to fish in many different situations and hopefully put them on the fish of a lifetime. Whether your child has just gotten into fishing or has been at it for years CFC will greatly improve their knowledge in the sport. Jed and all the guides do an amazing job in bringing along the next generation of anglers.
★★★★★Cole MoultonCandlewood Fishing Camp is the best fishing camp out there. Being a guide here and working with the youth is a great experience for all. Jed Wilson runs a great camp for all campers, guides, and staff. I look forward to another summer of guiding and fishing with all campers!
★★★★★BenCandlewood Fishing Camp is an amazing experience for any young angler. Campers have the opportunity to fish with some of the best guides in the area and create lifelong memories. Campers battle all week to win the Big Bass Trophy. After a week of fishing some of the best waters in New England, campers leave with a wide range of knowledge on how to approach different situations on the water and what techniques to use. Working as a guide at the camp has been nothing but an enjoyable experience.
★★★★★Eric KohlerAs a guide for this camp it's amazing to see the kids growth from day one until they go home. The Big Bass trophy is one any kid would love to have in their room and the competition to get it makes the week feel like they're fishing for the Bassmaster Classic. It an amazing time to learn to fish, and make new friends around the camp fire. Owner Jed gives these kids an experience they'll never forget.
★★★★★Richard BourqueOur son has been attending this camp since it began and it has been such an incredible and positive experience for him! He has made new friends, met new people, learned a ton about fishing, and best of all; the camp staff, counselors, and guides are incredibly supportive, positive, and kind. If you are looking to send your child to the best week of camp in the most beautiful of locations that is fun and safe, then CFC is the place for you!