MLF is proud to join with Wiley X and Tackle Warehouse for the return of our popular High School Fishing Camp! Held on the beautiful Murray State University campus, this is the ultimate summer camp for serious high school anglers, their parents, boat captains and coaches!
The 2023 camp starts Wednesday, July 19, and concludes Friday, July 21, followed by an MLF Foundation Benefit Tournament on July 22 for campers who would like to put their newfound skills to the test while helping raise money for the foundation’s High School Fishing scholarship fund.
CAMP REGISTRATION
Registration: Dec. 1, 2022 – July 7, 2023
Camp Dates: July 19-21, 2023
Cost: $400 per student
Location: Murray State University
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TOURNAMENT REGISTRATION
Date: Saturday, July 22, 2023
Location: Moors Resort, Kentucky Lake
Entry fee: $100 per boat +$50 per category
Benefitting the MLF Foundation
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Summer Camp Details
Held on the beautiful Murray State University campus with daily activities on the shores of Kentucky Lake – the South’s Great Lake, this is one camp you don’t want to miss. Students receive instruction from top professionals and industry executives to take their fishing and fishing career readiness to the next level.
Adults have the option to drop off their students or stay throughout the camp and participate in special panel discussions aimed at identifying best practices to give your High School Fishing team the edge it needs to thrive.
One lucky camper will even be selected to fish with a Bass Pro Tour or Tackle Warehouse Invitational pro.
Meet some your favorite MLF pros! Here’s a look at the participating pros from past camps. The 2023 lineup of pro anglers attending will be announced once secured.
Past MLF Camp pros: Bobby Lane, Mark Davis, Justin Lucas, Josh Bertrand, Fletcher Shryock, Joey Cifuentes, Matt Stefan, Terry Bolton, Miles Burghoff, Spencer Shuffield, Bill McDonald, Matt Becker, Miles Burghoff, Matt Stefan
Cost
Student (9th-12th grade only): $400 each
Adult: $400 each + $50 if private room request
Important Dates
Camp Registration: December 1, 2022 – July 7, 2023
Camp: July 19-21 (Wednesday, Thursday & Friday)
MLF Foundation Tournament: July 22 (Saturday)
What to Bring
- Weather appropriate clothing
- Fishing tackle if you plan to fish the MLF Foundation benefit tournament
- Sunscreen
- Pillows and bedding (twin beds)
- Toiletries & towels
- Snacks if you want some for your room at night
- Cooler if you’d like to keep snacks cold in your room
- Change and $1 bills for vending machines in the dorm
- Money for clothing and/or souvenirs if desired
Camp Schedules
Locations
Click here for a map showing all camp and tournament venues
Host
Murray State University
102 Curris Center
Murray, KY 42071
270-809-3662
Lakeside
Kenlake State Resort Park
542 Kenlake Rd
Hardin, KY 42048
270-474-2211
MLF Office
30 Gamble Lane
Benton, KY 42025
270-252-1000
COVID-19 Protocols
All camp activities will follow Covid-19 mitigation guidelines in place at the time of camp, including social distancing and mask wearing during camp activities, most of which are held outside.
MLF Foundation Tournament Details
The annual MLF Foundation benefit tournament raises funds for youth fishing programs and initiatives nationwide.
The winner of the boat division will receive $1,000. Second place is $500, and third place is $250. Additionally, boat division teams may enter categories to win an extra $500 per selection as the highest finisher in that category.
TOURNAMENT REGISTRATION
Date: Saturday, July 22, 2023
Registration: December 1, 2022 – July 7, 2023
Location: Moors Resort, Kentucky Lake
Entry fee: $100 per boat +$50 per category
Benefitting the MLF Foundation
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Participation in the MLF Foundation tournament is open to everyone, including middle school and elementary school students accompanied by an adult. You do not have to participate in the Wiley X High School Fishing Camp to fish the tournament. You must supply your own boat to compete.
Date & Location
Saturday, July 22, 2023
Moors Resort & Marina
570 Moors Rd
Gilbertsville, KY 42044
Registration & Entry Fee
Register in advance here
Onsite registration and the pretournament meeting will be held the evening of July 21 at Murray State University.
Entry fee: $100 per boat +$50 per boat division category
The winner of the boat division will receive $1,000. Second place is $500, and third place is $250. Additionally, boat division teams may enter categories to win an extra $500 per selection as the highest finisher in that category. The cost is $50 per category.
You may enter as many categories as you like, but a category only becomes active once at least 10 participants have registered for it. If the category does not become active, you will receive a refund for that category at registration.
Payout
Payout:
- Winner: $1,000
- 2nd Place: $500
- 3rd Place: $250
- Family (at least two anglers related): $500
- Men’s (all-male team): $500
- Women’s (all-female team): $500
- High School (at least one angler in 9th, 10th 11, or 12th grade): $500
- Big fish (any species, artificial lures only): $500
Questions?
Please contact MLF Promotions Manager Scott Ellison at [email protected] or 270-252-1584 if you have any questions that are not answered here. We hope to see you at camp next summer.