Guide To Taking Kids Fishing In Connecticut
Ideas and locations to take kids fishing in CT.
Fishing and the great outdoors offers kids an alternative to many influences they encounter in their busy lives today. A single fishing trip could be the turning point in a young life, and we encourage you to invest the time in kids. Ice fishing is fun for kids and teaches them the basics of fishing. The rewards are endless and it takes so little effort.
Places in Connecticut to take kids fishing
Consider these small lakes, ponds, creeks and urban fishing locations as places to take a kid fishing in the Constitution State.
Danbury
- Kaatz Pond Park
Hartford
- Birge Pond Park
- Crescent Lake
- Page Park
- Stanley Quarter Pond
Middletown
- Beseck Lake
New Haven
- Beaver Ponds Park
- Criscuolo Park
- East Rock Park
- Edgewood Park
Salem
- Gardner Lake
Stamford
- Cove Island Park
- Cummings Park
- River Trail in Mianus River Park
Top 3 tips for taking kids fishing in IL
1. Make sure that the goal is to have fun. Catching fish is a bonus.
2. Keep it simple. Simple tackle, techniques and locations.
3. Keep the focus on the kids. Be a hero by helping them enjoy the day.
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Kids Fishing Video
Youngsters with their prized catch
This could be your child, grandchild or any kid you took fishing. Take a picture and send it to us. We will happily post it here for them.
Caden Belisle, age 3 with his 5 lb, trophy bass from Cedar Lake in Wolcott. Caden caught it on a plastic worm.
Makendra Mowad fishing with her Papa on opening day. She caught her first fish too!
Take a kid fishing and bring your camera! These are a few of the places to take them fishing and get some great pictures.
Kids, fishing and smiles naturally go together. Take a kid fishing and you just might change the course of their life. Then take pictures and send us one of them holding their prized catch. We will happily post it here.
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Kids fishing locations and information, by state.
Help us identify other youth fishing spots in CT.
If you are aware of a great place to take kids fishing in your area, please let us know. We can add it to our list. Every kid that catches a fish will appreciate the fact that you made the effort.
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