Join Fishlosophy Lessons & Summer Camp Today!

A fisherman since age 5, Elliott models life skills fostered through a passion for fishing in order to successfully navigate the waterways and various fish of both nature and life. Elliott knows that he doesn’t just hook the fish, they hooked him and have carried him through both calm and rough waters.

We emphasize a welcoming environment, teach exceptional life long fishing skills, and build meaningful life skills of patience, perseverance, focus, serenity, and the rewards of connecting to nature.  That’s where fishing meets life!

We practice catch and release, which means you’ll take home photos and memorable experiences over actual fish and learn a respect, appreciation, and awe for these species , their ecosystem, and nature overall.

Our staff members are experienced, trained, and passionate about providing a safe, fun, and educational experience for all our campers. They are dedicated to creating a positive and memorable summer camp experience.

Run by Elliott Brown, Whitman HS Senior, VP of Education for Whitman HS Fishing Club, kid friendly, patient, and highly skilled fisherman versed in teaching all ages fishing and navigation of the creeks and waterways of Bethesda. He has run private lessons and camps for kids over the past four years.

As a long term Bethesda resident networked into the DC regional fishing scene, Elliott has the expertise and access to the best local, experienced, and passionate HS instructors to serve this camp.

Meet new friends from all over and create lasting memories together. Our campers consist of a wide range of ages, genders, interests, and fishing experience . We focus on aligning campers and staff to the appropriate group/instructor while still maintaining a cohesive group that leverages the strengths of all. That’s the beauty of fishing, there’s no one type!

Drop Off-9am-Campers will be dropped off at 9am  to Little Falls Stream Valley Trail ( Little Falls & Mass Ave).

Morning-Each day will start with hands on, land based education on safety, fishing gear, tackle, bait, technique, and the target fish within the respective region that day.

Mid Morning-We will proceed to different locations within Little Falls Stream Valley Trail by walking the path, hiking marked trails, and wading shallow streams, as we learn about optimal fishing spots and why. Campers will learn and perform casting, rigging, knot tying, how to select tackle and lures and identifying fish.

Lunch-12pm-We will break each day at noon to enjoy lunch within nature. Full day campers will eat and collaborate with instructor and one another on what we experienced that morning and plan to tackle that afternoon.

Afternoon -1 pm-daily opportunities to explore new fishing environments in the Bethesda region such as streams and creeks at Cabin John Local Park Creek, C & O Canal/Brookmont, Fletchers Cove. Exploring the Bethesda region provides insight into different bodies of water and fishing  species  right in your backyard.  Safe transportation is provided and will stay within Bethesda, Md

Departure-3pm-Campers will return to Little Falls Stream Valley Trail ( Little Falls & Mass Ave). entrance for a 3 pm pickup.