Guide To Taking Kids Fishing In Indiana
Ideas and locations to take kids fishingin IN.

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. We encourage you to invest the time in Indiana kids. The rewards are endless and it takes so little effort.
Places in Indiana to take kids fishing
Consider these small lakes, ponds, creeks and urban fishing locations as places to take a kid fishing in the Hoosier State.
Alfordsville
- Dogwood Lake
Columbus
- Driftwood River
- Flatrock River
Elkhart
- Elkhart River
Fort Wayne
- Maumee River
- St. Joseph River
Gary
- Lake Etta Park
- Lake George
- Jeorse Park
- Whiting Park
- Wolf Lake Park
Indianapolis
- Geist Reservoir
La Porte
- Fish Lake
South Bend
- Saint Joseph River
- Potato Creek Park
Sullivan
- Sullivan County Park
Indiana offers many opportunities for kids to fish and experience the thrill of the “tap-tap-tap”. Watch the eyes of a youth light up no matter how big or small their catch may be. You have the opportunity to experience it with them and share their joy.
Top 3 tips for taking kids fishing in IN
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.
Click here for additional tips to create a successful day of fishing for kids.
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Kids Fishing Video
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.
Youngsters with their prized catch

Jon Keesling, 8 years old caught this Bass while actually fishing for Bluegill. He had caught a Bluegill and was pulling it in when this Bass went after the Bluegill. Both fish were on the hook at the same time and then just before he landed them both the Bluegill flipped of the hook.
This fish was caught at Memorial Park lower lake just outside of New Castle, Indiana on June 15th 2007. We were all so excited for this was Jon's first Bass. The Bass was 17" in long.
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Help us identify other youth fishing spots in IN.
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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