Camp Mah-Kee-Nac is hiring for summer ! Much More Than Just Another Summer Job…Camp Mah-Kee-Nac offers an unforgettable summer job experience in the Berkshire Mountains of Massachusetts, just a few hours from both Boston and New York City. Staff live and work in a stunning lakeside setting, surrounded by natural beauty and a close-knit camp…
What Are Fishing Jobs at Summer Camp?
Fishing Jobs at Sleepaway Camps in the USA
Fishing jobs at summer camps are a perfect fit for anglers who love sharing their craft with eager young campers. From quiet morning bass fishing at traditional sleepaway camps in the Northeast to fly fishing programs at specialty residential camps out West, fishing staff lead one of the most peaceful and rewarding areas of camp life. If you grew up on a dock or in a boat, this role is summer perfection.
As a fishing instructor at an overnight camp, you’ll teach casting, knots, lure selection, fish identification, and basic ecology while running daily lessons on the lake, pond, or river. You’ll manage rods, reels, and tackle, and often lead early morning trips before activities. Many co-ed residential camps blend fishing into broader nature or waterfront programs, giving instructors variety across the summer. It’s a uniquely calm, mentorship-driven program area.
What does a fishing instructor at summer camp do?
You’ll teach casting, knots, lure use, fish ID, and basic ecology while running lessons on the lake or river. Most sleepaway camps include fishing in their waterfront or nature program throughout the summer camp season.
What background works best for fishing jobs at sleepaway camps?
Lifelong angling experience, guiding backgrounds, or nature education degrees are all great fits. Comfort with kids and patience for teaching beginners matter most at residential camps with broad fishing programs.
Do summer camps provide fishing gear?
Most overnight camps stock rods, reels, basic tackle, and life jackets. Instructors are often welcome to bring personal gear. Some residential camps offer pro deals through outdoor brand partnerships to help staff stock up.
What does the pay look like for fishing jobs at summer camps?
Pay is competitive and commensurate with experience. Sleepaway camps include room, board, and laundry alongside salary, which makes the overall summer camp package noticeably more valuable than the base figure.
Do fishing instructors lead overnight trips?
Sometimes. Some residential camps with strong fishing programs lead overnight trips to local rivers or remote lakes. Traditional sleepaway camps usually focus instruction at the on-property waterfront throughout the summer.
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KenMont and KenWood Camp
65 Kenmont Road
Kent, Connecticut 06757
United States
Staff must be completing high school in or older to apply for a position at camp. KenMont for Boys and KenWood for Girls is hiring for summer ! KenMont and KenWood Camp is looking for staff members who have a love for working with children, enjoy being part of a team, and believe that mutual…
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Chipinaw & Silver Lake
85 Silver Lake Rd.
Swan Lake, New York 12783
United States
Chipinaw and Silver Lake are hiring for summer ! Thank you for your interest in working at Camp Chipinaw and Silver Lake. Our summer camp is only as good as the staff it hires. That is why we search the globe for the most experienced and enthusiastic staff members we can find, from England to…
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Camp Robin Hood
65 Robin Hood Lane
Freedom, New Hampshire 03836
Camp Robin Hood is hiring for summer ! Thank you for your interest in working at Camp Robin Hood this summer. At Camp Robin Hood we truly are a family. Head Counselor Chuck Illig began at Robin Hood in 1965, Associate Director Michelle Brockman in 1990, and Head of Riding/Office Manager Diane Morath in 1993….
