Complete Angler

The Scouting America Complete Angler Award honors Scouts who earn all three fishing-related merit badges: Fishing, Fly-Fishing, and Fish & Wildlife Management.

Fishing Merit Badge was one of the original merit badges and over two million have earned it. In a recent Boys’ Life survey, fishing placed 4th overall as the preferred outdoor activity, surpassed only by camping, swimming and bicycling. What better way to keep older Scouts involved than by expanding on this trend.

After completing the Complete Angler Recognition, these older Scouts can become mentors for younger Scouts, sharing their knowledge and helping others to enjoy a positive fishing experience.

The Complete Angler patch is available as a patch which may be worn as a temproary patch on the right pocket of any Scouting uniform.

Complete Angler Award Application

Complete Angler Requirements

Earn the three Fishing related merit badges

Fishing

Fly Fishing

Fish and Wildlife Management

Your last step is to successfully complete one or more of the following projects:

Teach a Fishing or Fly Fishing merit badge skill to your troop, crew or team as part of a unit program activity.

Help instruct Cub Scouts on fishing skills or fishery management as part of a Cub Scout meeting or outing.

Participate in a local fishing derby or tournament, either a Scouting or Community event.

Complete a conservation project that will benefit a local fishery. Explain how regular exercise contributes to good health and why swimming is one of the best forms of exercise.