# Fishing Merit Badge

- Eagle-required: No
- Category: Sports
- Official requirements: https://www.scouting.org/merit-badges/fishing/
- Pamphlet: https://filestore.scouting.org/filestore/Merit_Badge_ReqandRes/Pamphlets/Fishing.pdf
- Last synced from scouting.org: 2026-03-30
- Requirements: https://merit-badge.university/merit-badges/fishing/requirements/index.md
- Digital Resource Guide: https://merit-badge.university/merit-badges/fishing/guide/index.md

Learn to identify fishing rods and reels, compare fishing outfits, demonstrate proper equipment use and care, and master fishing techniques to earn this merit badge.