Extreme Kayak Youth Fishing Camp anglers will be looking to catch some big fish and create lifelong memories at Quiet Waters Park. (EKFT / Courtesy)

The Extreme Kayak Fishing Camp is the perfect way to close out the summer before the kids head back to school. Some of the best anglers in the country have competed and honed their skills at the Extreme Kayak Fishing Tournaments and founder Joe Hector is looking to introduce the next generation of anglers to the sport of fishing with the second annual EK Youth Fishing Camp. The camp will take place at Quiet Waters Park, 401 Powerline Road, in Deerfield Beach Aug. 8 to 10.

Children ages 8 to 12 will be able to register until Aug. 1 for the fishing camp. All skill levels are invited from the beginner to the experienced angler. Campers will have the opportunity to learn from the experts.

Young anglers will develop angling skills at the EK Youth Fishing Camp from licensed and experienced coaches and teachers at Deerfield Beach’s Quiet Waters Park. (EKFT / Courtesy)

“We did our first event at Lake Ida in Delray Beach and did so well that we wanted to do another one and add it to our brand,” Hector said. This is great because you get to build the future of the sport. The kids get to catch exotic fish and learn to fish in different ways like kayaking and on land. They learn all about teamwork, learn about casting and at the end of camp, we hold a casting contest.”

Everything will be provided and will include the following items: rod and reel, tackle and equipment, kayaks and personal flotation devices, bait, face shield, straw hats, SPF 50 long-sleeve shirts, whistle and a goody bag with a SA Company tackle box.

EKFT founder Joe Hector will be teaching young anglers the art of fishing from land and from a kayak at the Extreme Kayak Fishing Camp at Quiet Waters Park Aug. 8-10. (EKFT / Courtesy)

EKFT, SA Company and Nautical Ventures have collaborated to host the event and campers will learn the art of kayak fishing, land fishing, fishing techniques, catching fish, and having fun from licensed and experienced fishing coaches. Campers will acquire knowledge and hands on instructions from guest speakers and fishing teachers.

“Our sponsors really stepped up and helped us build this camp up,” Hector said. “Nautical supplied us with a fleet of kayaks and SA Company made custom shirts, face shields, straw hats for sun protection and donated tackle boxes with lures for each kid. The campers learn all about different kinds of fishing from our counselors.”

Seasoned anglers show off some of the fish they caught at the EKFT Summer Slam in Pompano Beach. The Extreme Kayak Fishing Camp will be teaching those same winning techniques to the campers. (Emmett Hall / Courtesy)

Space is limited to eight to 10 children per camp. Daily schedules have a starting drop-off time of 9 a.m. and a pickup time of 3 p.m.

“Quiet Waters has large peacock bass, largemouth bass, red tail catfish and different species of cichlids, and it is a huge lake,” Hector said. “The sky is the limit in what the kids can catch. We wanted to stay local to our roots, which is why we chose Quiet Waters Park. It’s great to have the local kids get involved to build up our future.”

Kids ages 8-12 will have the opportunity to learn to fish and develop the skills to catch monster fish like Rob Rodriguez with his 29-pound kingfish at the EK Youth Fishing Camp. (Emmett Hall / Courtesy)

Children will be introduced to kayak fishing and safety, rod/reel selection, knot tying, bait rigging, hooking live bait, techniques on using live bait and lures (aka artificial baits), tackle, land fishing and techniques, casting, catching bait, using different equipment for fishing, navigation skills, species identification and targeting, and reeling in and catching fish with photos available by request for parents and kids to keep.

The goal of Extreme Kayak Fishing is to teach kids lifelong fishing skills in a safe environment that provides plenty of fun and excitement. The only requirement is that children need to know how to swim. Campers should bring lunches and snacks for the day.

Email maria@extremekayakfishing.com or visit extremekayakfishingtournament.org.