TAMPA GUIDED TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Tampa Youth Fishing Academy — Small-Boat, Hands-On Fishing Camp for Kids in Tampa Bay
A weeklong, instructor-led kids camp that teaches casting, knot-tying, fish ID and safe boating while fishing Tampa Bay; this guide lays out the schedule, logistics, and what to expect.
Tampa Youth Fishing Academy — Small-Boat, Hands-On Fishing Camp for Kids in Tampa Bay.
The Tampa Youth Fishing Academy places young anglers onto Tampa Bay’s shallow, productive inshore waters for a hands-on week of fishing and instruction. Guided by experienced charter captains, campers learn practical skills—casting, knot-tying, fish identification and basic boating safety—while targeting redfish, snook and trout in small, supervised groups.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Inshore Tampa Bay — Real, Productive Water
Campers fish the shallow inshore waters of Tampa Bay, a fish-rich environment where redfish, snook and trout are regular targets—an ideal classroom for learning the rhythms of estuarine angling.
Four Campers Per Boat — Intense, Individual Instruction
Unlike larger programs, each week is limited to just four campers per boat so every child gets plenty of hands-on fishing time and individual coaching from a charter captain.
Skill-Building on the Water
Daily lessons focus on casting technique, knot-tying, fish identification and safe boating practices; many campers land their first snook, redfish or trout over the course of a week.
What the day feels like
What a Week Feels Like
Each week is a condensed apprenticeship: mornings are spent on the water practicing casting and knot work, learning to identify common inshore species, and applying safe-boat routines between guided fishing sessions. Instruction is delivered by charter captains accustomed to teaching young anglers, and the small group size ensures repeated, hands-on practice rather than spectator time.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this camp suits — and who it doesn’t.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Camp runs Monday–Friday from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM; the listed daily duration is six hours.
All weeks meet at 5212 Tyson Ave.; fishing and instruction take place on Tampa Bay.
Designed for kids ages 8–15, each week is limited to 4 campers per boat. Cost is $995 per camper per week.
Available weeks run from June 1 through July 31 with specific weekly sessions listed for June and July; spots are limited each week.
Daily programming emphasizes casting technique, knot-tying, fish identification and basic boating safety while fishing for redfish, snook and trout.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
What ages is the camp for?
The camp is designed for kids ages 8–15.
How long is each camp day?
Daily hours are 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM; the daily duration is six hours.
How many campers are on each boat?
Each week is limited to just four campers per boat to ensure individual instruction.
When are the 2026 summer sessions?
Sessions run weekly from June 1–June 5 through July 27–July 31, with multiple open weeks in June and July.
How much does a week of camp cost?
The cost is $995 per camper for the week.
Where is the meeting point?
Meeting location is 5212 Tyson Ave.