GRTU hosted the 9th annual Youth Trout Camp at Rio Guadalupe Resort over MLK day weekend in mid-January 2024. Twenty-two young boys and girls aged 12-17 and parents from all over Texas attended Trout Camp and spent 2 days and 2 nights in riverside cabins experiencing the treasure of the Guadalupe River trout fishery. Highlights of camp include trout stocking with GRTU members, learning to fly fish and the half day guided trip on Sunday. Other weekend activities included the following:
Saturday Activities
- Trout stocking
- Texas Game Warden Interactive Session
- Fly fishing 101
- Fly casting & fly tying
- Knot tying and fishing prep
- River ecology and water quality
- Fly Fishing Industry Panel Session
Sunday Activities
- Half day guided fishing trip
- More trout fishing at Rio
- Youth leadership opportunities
- Closing ceremonies
- Prize giveaway
- BBQ
Since its inception in 2015, the GRTU Youth Trout Camp has served over 260 youth and parents across Texas. For many of them, trout camp was an introduction to our beloved river and the nation’s southernmost year-round trout fishery. Due to the continued support from GRTU membership trout camp continues to grow and improve from year to year. Trout Camp wouldn’t be possible without the support of GRTU and our team of volunteers (cooks, instructors, and GRTU board members) and partners. A special thanks to Gruene Outfitters, Living Waters Fly Fishing, Action Angler, Rio Anglers, Castell Guide Service, Reel Fly, Far Bank Enterprises, and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. These fine folks and their teams have contributed to the Youth Camp for many years and deserve special recognition. Additionally, our home Rio Guadalupe Resort provides first-class accommodations. GRTU also thanks the McBride Conservation Fund and GRTU members for camp donations. Your generosity has allowed us to offer a high-quality camp experience at a reasonable cost that is inclusive of kids from all backgrounds and communities.
How can you help the GRTU Youth Trout Camp?
- Donate at GRTU.org
- Sponsor a youth from your community
The 2025 GRTU Youth Trout Camp will be held January 18-19, 2025. Look for applications in September 2024. Photos from the 2024 camp can be found at https://shorturl.at/bfiR0
