Tackle Box Fishing Camp

Fishing Camp in Gatineau

Cast from a pontoon boat, tie your own fly and see what bites.

New for summer 2027, National Kids Camps’ Fishing Camp gives kids ages 8 to 15 a week to learn how to fish alongside an experienced guide. With only eight campers per week, there’s time for one-on-one coaching, from making a first cast to landing a catch. Campers can bring their own fishing gear or use the camp’s equipment.

What campers will do

Spend time ashore. Outings include a beach stop for lunch, with a barbecue lunch on Fridays. If the weather keeps the boat at the dock, campers can swim in the hotel’s indoor pool and spend more time on fishing workshops.

Learn what goes into a good catch. In hands-on workshops, campers tie flies they can try on the water, practise fishing knots and learn basic rod and reel repair. They also learn how to handle and release fish responsibly.

Fish from a pontoon boat. Weather permitting, campers head to a different fishing spot each day. Their guide helps them read the water, choose bait or lures, and practise casting with spinning and fly gear. A certified lifeguard is aboard on every outing.

Summer 2027 camp details

What to bring · Lunch and snacks, a refillable water bottle, a hat and sunglasses, sunscreen, bug spray, a rain jacket, closed-toe shoes, and a swimsuit and towel. Personal fishing gear is optional.

Bus service available · Kanata, Nepean, Ottawa and Orléans

Home base · Best Western, 131 Rue Laurier, Gatineau, QC

Free extended care · 7:30–9:00 a.m. and 4:00–5:30 p.m.

Camp hours · Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

Sessions · Two weeks, with a maximum of eight campers per week

Ages · 8–15