BASS

Candlewood Lake, CT · MLF Pro Guides

New England's Best
Bass Fishing Camp.

An overnight experience on the water for young anglers — taught by professional fishermen on state-of-the-art boats. All backgrounds welcome. All skill levels, too.

Top 25

Bassmaster Ranked Lake

MLF

Pro Guides On The Water

All

Ages & Skill Levels Welcome

NJ→CT

Kids From Across the Region

Our Mission

"I wanted to create a camp focused on advancing the sport of fishing — where my campers would be taught by professional fishermen that can make a serious impact on their fishing skills."

— Jed, Founder & Director

Years in Youth Education

Top 25

Bassmaster Lake Ranking

All

Backgrounds Welcome

Better Every Session

Meet The Director

Jed's Been Building This Since He Was 13.

Jed's fondest childhood memories were summer camp. By age 13 his goal was clear: own and operate a world-class bass fishing camp for kids who loved to fish more than anything else.

Since then, he's built the credentials to back it up. He started as a CIT at his local camp in New Jersey, went on to work with the Boys & Girls Clubs in Gainesville, FL, served as director of tennis at Candlewood Isle, and spent 16 years teaching middle school.

At Candlewood Fishing Camp, your young angler will connect with nature, make lifelong friends, and catch some of the biggest bass of their life.

Yrs Youth Education

CIT

Camp Background, NJ

B&GC

Boys & Girls Clubs, FL

Dad

Jack, Josh & Elle

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Born to Fish

A lifelong angler who built this camp because nothing else like it existed.

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Educator First

16 years in the classroom means Jed knows how kids learn — and how to keep them engaged.

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Camp DNA

From CIT to director — camp culture is built into everything Candlewood does.

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Community Driven

No child turned away for financial or mental health reasons. That's the promise.

Programs

Every Angler Has a Home Here.

Whether your kid has never held a rod or fishes every weekend — we have a session built for them. All programs run on Candlewood Lake with professional guides.

Overnight Bass Camp

The full Candlewood experience. Multi-day overnight sessions on the lake — morning and evening fishing with guides, technique instruction, and the kind of memories that last a lifetime.

📅 Multi-day overnight sessions

👥 Ages 8–17

🚤 State-of-the-art fishing boats

🎣 All levels welcome

Beginner Friendly

Junior Angler Program

First time on the water? Perfect. Junior Angler builds the fundamentals — casting, knot tying, reading water, and landing their first big bass — in a structured, pressure-free environment.

📅 Day & overnight options

👥 Ages 6–12

🏫 No experience required

🛡️ Small group ratios

Advanced

Tournament Prep

For serious young anglers with their sights on competition. Learn post-spawn bass techniques, tournament strategy, and train alongside MLF Pro Chad Mrazek on one of Bassmaster's Top 25 lakes.

📅 Intensive multi-day

👥 Ages 12–17

🏆 MLF Pro-led sessions

🎯 Competition-focused

Professional Instruction

Fish With a Pro.

Candlewood Lake and Lake Champlain are both Bassmaster Top 25 Best Lakes for Bass in the country. Campers don't just fish great water — they fish it with the people who know it best.

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Bassmaster Top 25 — Both Lakes

Candlewood Lake and Lake Champlain are repeatedly ranked among the best bass fishing destinations in the entire country.

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Real Tournament Techniques

Topwater, spinnerbaits, plastics, drop shooting, dock shooting, and live bait — the same techniques the pros use on the circuit.

Featured Guide

Chad Mrazek

MLF Pro · Major League Fishing

Campers at Candlewood Fishing Camp fish alongside MLF Pro Chad Mrazek — a competitive professional angler at the top level of the sport. This isn't a counselor reading from a manual. This is the real thing.

Active competitor on the Major League Fishing circuit

Specializes in post-spawn bass techniques

Trains campers in tournament-grade strategy

Fishes Candlewood Lake home waters

What Parents Say

Real Kids. Real Results.

★★★★★

"My son just attended a week at Candlewood Fishing Camp and had one of the greatest experiences of his life! They fished every morning and evening with guides on top of the line boats and learned how to fish in different situations. Jed and his counselors were great with the kids. My son is counting down to the next camp already."

Sarah Killian

Verified Parent

★★★★★

"We especially liked the no electronics policy. It was refreshing to see kids fully engaged in learning, being outdoors, and making real friends. The instruction was incredible — our son came home with skills we didn't even know he'd pick up. Best camp decision we've ever made."

Candlewood Parent

Verified Parent

Our Commitment

No Kid Gets Left Behind.

Candlewood Fishing Camp is committed to offering this experience to kids regardless of their ethnicity, economic background, or mental health condition. We mean that.

Through our partnership with The Maddie Fund for Mental Health and Wellness, we actively work to ensure camp is accessible to every young angler who needs it.

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The Maddie Fund Official Mental Health & Wellness Partner

All

Backgrounds Welcome

Free

Dates & Rates

Weekly overnight sessions on premier bass fishing waters across the Northeast. All programs include professional guides, gear, and meals.

Week	Location	Session / Dates	Tuition
Week 1	Candlewood Lake, CT	June 21 – June 27	$2,995	Register Now
Week 2	Lake Champlain	July 5 – July 11	$3,195	Register Now
Week 3	Lake Champlain	July 12 – July 18	$3,195	Register Now
Week 3	Cayuga Lake	July 12 – July 18	$2,995	Register Now
Week 4	Lake Champlain	July 19 – July 25	$3,195	Register Now
Week 4	Cayuga Lake	July 19 – July 25	$2,995	Register Now
Week 5	Lake Champlain	July 26 – Aug 1	$3,195	Register Now
Week 6	Lake Champlain	Aug 2 – Aug 8	$3,195	Register Now

Fall 2026

Columbus Day Weekend Camp

Session	Location	Dates	Tuition
Weekend	Candlewood Lake, CT	Oct 10 – Oct 12	$1,650	Register Now

🎣 Tuition assistance is available for families who need help. No kid should miss camp because of cost.

Support the Camp

Help Send a Camper to Fishing Camp.

Your donation helps us sponsor spots for kids who couldn't otherwise attend — regardless of their background or financial situation. Every dollar goes directly to the kids.

Donate to Support a Camper

New England's BestBass Fishing Camp.