The Becca Sue Klein All Kids Fish is committed to creating events that demonstrate that the sport of fly fishing is open to all, and that the need for conservation requires the efforts of every person on this planet.
We are proud to cultivate a community that promotes equity and inclusivity, so that the kids who participate in our events see themselves reflected in the many volunteers, guides, and staff members present. That means that the All Kids Fish program not only welcomes all identities, perspectives, and cultures, but also celebrates diversity so that each angler feels a true sense of belonging – both on and off the water.
– Becca Sue Klein, Founder
Inspiring the Next Generation of Conservationists
The Becca Sue Klein All Kids Fish program seeks to ignite a passion for fly fishing and conservation among young people through hands-on educational retreats. Each retreat takes place over a full day in which children from the ages of 10 to 18 jump feet-first into the captivating world of fly fishing.
Through workshops with experienced mentors, kids learn invaluable skills such as assembling and casting a fly rod, mastering essential knots, and how to properly use fishing gear. They also receive guidance on safe fish handling and the importance of conservation. Understanding the significance of a healthy river ecosystem and how it sustains life is a fundamental aspect of the program.
Get Involved
Saturday, May 31, 2025
Helen, GA (co-ed)
Saturday, October 18, 2025
Helen, GA (all girls)
Youth and volunteer registration for our next events opens on January 31, 2025 at 12:00 p.m. ET.
There are many ways to participate in the Becca Sue Klein All Kids Fish program! Click the button below to register your child, sign up to volunteer, sponsor a participant, or make a donation.
Attention alumni: If your child has previously participated in the program, they will not receive a new fly rod. You will need to provide the fly rod they initially received in order to participate in the fly-fishing activities.
The Becca Sue Klein All Kids Fish program is possible thanks to our dedicated partner groups and volunteers. The Orvis Company, along with hosts Unicoi Outfitters and Piedmont Park Conservancy, play a crucial role in ensuring the events run smoothly. International partners United Women on the Fly and iFishiBelong contribute their expertise and resources; local nonprofit partners help leave a lasting impact on youth from underrepresented communities within our watershed; and our volunteer army is spearheaded by our friends at Georgia Women Fly Fishers.
Together, this collective effort creates a once-in-a-lifetime experience for children. These events are not just about fishing; they are about fostering a deep connection with nature, instilling a sense of responsibility for conservation, and empowering the next generation to become passionate advocates for our rivers and the life they sustain.
Support an All Kids Fish Event
Interested in sponsoring the event with gear or cash? Click below or contact Candace Baumann at [email protected]. To sponsor a youth participant through a scholarship, visit our event page.
Help fill our 2025 goodie bags!
Each child who participates in the Becca Sue Klein All Kids Fish program goes home with their own fly rod generously provided by our partners at Orvis. They also receive goodie bags filled with gear to help them continue their fly-fishing journeys. Shop our Amazon Gift List to help fill their goodie bags!
Our Founder
In 2019, CRK’s development director and fly angler Becca Sue Klein came up with an idea to make a difference in her community. She dreamed of making the sport of fly fishing more accessible to all by creating an event that invites girls out to the Chattahoochee River to experience a day of fly fishing and learn more about why protecting our waterways is so important.
“We knew we wanted to develop and enable a new generation of conservation-minded youth who protect the waters that nourish fish and people,” Becca wrote in an article for DUN Magazine. The event was a success, and as the program grew, it expanded to invite all children to participate in this impactful on-the-water experience.
In March of 2020, Becca was diagnosed with Stage IV metastatic breast cancer. After surviving two cancer diagnoses in 2015 and 2017, the cancer had moved to her bones and liver. In honor of Becca’s long-time service to CRK and as a commitment to her mission of empowering youth in the fly-fishing community, CRK named the annual program in Becca’s honor.
After celebrating the program’s fifth anniversary and empowering hundreds of kids to get on the water, Becca passed away in January of 2025. She leaves a meaningful legacy in all the lives she touched through her nonprofit and volunteer work – not only with youth, but also with fellow breast cancer survivors and with people recovering from substance use disorder through her nonprofit Reeling in Serenity. Click here to watch a video where Becca describes why All Kids Fish meant so much to her. We are honored to continue building upon Becca’s legacy of environmental stewardship.
Thank you to our host partners:
Thank you to our industry supporters and
the 2024 Host Committee:
Heather Hodson, iFishiBelong ™
Katie Cahn, Dirt Road Wares
Erica Nelson, The Awkward Angler
Allie Valdetara, Ladies in Wadies
Jessica Whitmire, Headwaters Outfitters
Ellen Begley, Chairperson
Leslie Battle, Education Coordinator
Mollie Boaz, H20 and Marketing Partner Liaison
Peter Delaney, Ghillie
Kitty Grimsley, Scholarship Coordinator
Spenser Matthews, Fly Shop/Club Coordinator
Amanda Miller, Fly Boxes
Megan Nellen, Scholarships
Nita Paris, Waders
Yolanda Santiago White, Media
Interested in joining the 2025 host committee?
Please reach out to Candace Baumann at [email protected].
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