MLF is proud to partner with Tackle Warehouse for the return of our popular High School Fishing Camp! Held on the beautiful Murray State University campus and MLF Headquarters, this is the ultimate summer camp for serious high school anglers, their parents, boat captains and coaches! For the first time ever, camp will be held in conjunction with a Bass Pro Tour Event: B&W Trailer Hitches Stage 5 presented by Power-Pole on nearby Kentucky Lake.
The 2025 camp starts Friday, June 6, and concludes Sunday, June 8, followed by an MLF Foundation Benefit Tournament on June 9 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.
Registration: Nov. 18, 2024 – May 26, 2025
Camp Dates: June 6-8, 2025
Cost: $400 per student
Location: Murray State University & MLF Headquarters
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Date: Nov. 19, 2024 – June 8, 2025
Location: Moors Resort, Kentucky Lake
Entry fee: $100 per boat + $50 per category
Benefitting the MLF Foundation
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MLF is excited for the return of our seventh annual High School Fishing Camp Presented by Tackle Warehouse! 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. Campers will also be able to meet and watch the Bass Pro Tour anglers as they compete on Kentucky Lake for Stage 5.
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.
Student (9th-12th grade only): $400 each
Adult: $400 each + $50 if private room request
Camp Registration: November 18, 2024 – May 26, 2025
Camp: June 6-8 (Friday, Saturday & Sunday)
MLF Foundation Tournament: June 9 (Monday)
Click here for a map showing all camp and tournament venues
Murray State University
102 Curris Center
Murray, KY 42071
270-809-3662
Kenlake State Resort Park
542 Kenlake Rd
Hardin, KY 42048
270-474-2211
30 Gamble Lane
Benton, KY 42025
270-252-1000
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.
Date: Monday, June 9, 2024
Registration: Nov. 19, 2024 – June 8, 2025
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 High School Fishing Camp to fish the tournament. You must supply your own boat to compete.
Monday, June 9, 2025
Moors Resort & Marina
570 Moors Rd
Gilbertsville, KY 42044
Register in advance here
Onsite registration and the pretournament meeting will be held the evening of June 8th 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.
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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.