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| Our Catch, Photo by Krenda |
Fish, so graceful, you can get hypnotized watching them swim back and forth. When your kids catch one, that's when peace turns to excitement.
You can go to a top destination, but we've found the local parks to provide plenty of excitement for beginners. Check out license requirements. Our kids caught this fish at the Voice of America pond in West Chester, Ohio.
When my kids got older, my dad bought a fishing boat to use in his pond in the photo below. The kids relived the rush of catching a fish.
Tips
-Safety first. Talk about fishing hooks.
-Go early, avoid the heat of the day. Bring sunscreen & hats.
-Go early, avoid the heat of the day. Bring sunscreen & hats.
If you want to make the experience more memorable, plan ahead to include fishing in a trip. The US and nearby islands are known for quality fishing. According to americasbestonline.net, here's 7 places included in their Best Fishing Holes in the USA:
1. King Salmon Fishing in Alaska: look for youth only fisheries (anglers age 15 or younger) - Campbell Creek in Anchorage, AK (Sat. in June), and Seward King Salmon Fishery (specific dates)
2. Salt Water Fishing in the Florida Keys
3. Trout fishing in Yellowstone National Park
4. Tarpon Adventures of Galveston
5. Rogue River Wilderness Adventures - Oregon
6. Montana Fishing and Fly Fishing
7. Lake Sinclair
-Set expectations or plan for higher odds. When kids don't catch any fish, anticipate the disappointment. It's happened to our family - rent a fishing boat at the park, but catch nothing. Another time we planned ahead. We made the extra effort to drive to a paid fishing pond/restaurant near the Smoky Mountains and the sure catch was a big hit. See my cabin rental blog www.lightningbuglodge.blogspot.com
1. King Salmon Fishing in Alaska: look for youth only fisheries (anglers age 15 or younger) - Campbell Creek in Anchorage, AK (Sat. in June), and Seward King Salmon Fishery (specific dates)
2. Salt Water Fishing in the Florida Keys
3. Trout fishing in Yellowstone National Park
4. Tarpon Adventures of Galveston
5. Rogue River Wilderness Adventures - Oregon
6. Montana Fishing and Fly Fishing
7. Lake Sinclair
-Set expectations or plan for higher odds. When kids don't catch any fish, anticipate the disappointment. It's happened to our family - rent a fishing boat at the park, but catch nothing. Another time we planned ahead. We made the extra effort to drive to a paid fishing pond/restaurant near the Smoky Mountains and the sure catch was a big hit. See my cabin rental blog www.lightningbuglodge.blogspot.com
