Fish-0-Ree 2025 at Camp Tahuaya! 

Mark Your Calendars:

- January 18 & 19: Troops, Crews, Posts, & Ships 
- January 25 & 26: Cub Scout 

Ever dreamed of spending a day on the water with a fishing rod in hand? Your chance is here! Dive into the fun at Camp Tahuaya’s Fish-0-Ree, where our spring-fed lake will be stocked with Rainbow Trout straight from Missouri!

What’s in Store:

- Catch and Keep: Reel in up to 6 Rainbow Trout per person. No limit on Bluegill, Bass, or Sunfish!
- Fishing License: We’ve got you covered for the day.
- Friendly Reminder: Be courteous to your fellow Scouts and help us keep the lake pristine—leave it better than you found it!

Gear Up:

- Hooks: Bring #10, #12, or #14 single or treble hooks.
- Rods: Light 6' or longer rods rated for 4 LB to 10 LB line (2kg to 5kg) with 4 LB–5 LB test line. Shorter rods can be tricky to cast.
- Bait: PowerBait or mini marshmallows in various colors work great for Trout!

Scouting Opportunities:

- Fishing Advancement: Want to earn some fishing advancement badges? Print out the attached workbooks, complete what you can, and bring them along for the weekend.

- Angler Education - On January 25th, youth and adults can learn more about fishing and teach you how to teach others how to fish and fly fish! Please be aware there is a separate registration session for this training on the right hand side of the screen! Instructors ask that you bring your own snacks and water.

Registration Info:

- Choose Your Day: Sign up to fish on either Saturday or Sunday. Camping is open all weekend, so choose your fishing day and enjoy the entire weekend with us!
- Limited Spots: Registration is first come, first served. Secure your spot now!

Volunteer Opportunities:

- Help Out: If you're interested in assisting Scouts with fishing, email us at Dennis.Elliott@Scouting.org.

What to Bring:

- Meals & Water: Pack enough food and drinks for the day.
- Weather Gear: Dress for the weather and don’t forget sunscreen.
- Fishing Gear: Poles, bait, tackle, and folding chairs.
- Flashlights: Fishing starts at 6 AM—be ready!
- Cooler: To take home your catch.
- Medical Forms: Ensure all participants and staff have completed Medical Form Parts A & B, available with the unit leader.

No Tent Setup? No Problem!

- Pre-Set Tents: Rent a pre-set tent from us and enjoy hassle-free camping! Check out our options here: https://www.campspot.com/book/familyadventurecamp 

Special Requests:

- Medical Concerns: Email Dennis.Elliott@scouting.org with any special medical requests.

Get ready for a weekend of fishing fun and Scout camaraderie. We can't wait to see you at Camp Tahuaya!

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Angler Education Class- Saturday, January 25

Join our Scout/TPWD Angler Education Class. Learn how to inspire the next generation by teaching a lifelong skill. Fishing is one of the most popular youth activities, but do you know how to explain the basics? Let us show you!

Our Angler Education Class introduces you to equipment, knot tying, tackle assembly, casting, fishing skills; fish ID and habitats; regulations and ethics, safety and stewardship through fun hands on activities and lessons. 

Who should attend? Angler educators can be anyone, age 15 and older, parks and recreation staff, teachers, summer camp staff, home school providers, youth group leaders, fishing club members, Scouting leaders for all ages.

Scouters (18+) will be certified through TPWD. Scouts (15+) will be certified through BSA.