Guide To Taking Kids Fishing In Washington

Ideas and locations to take kids fishing in WA.

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 Washington kids. The rewards are endless and it takes so little effort.

Fun places in Washington to take kids fishing

Consider these small lakes, ponds, creeks and urban fishing locations as places to take a kid fishing in the Evergreen State.

Washington 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 WA

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

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Degan Kidwell shows off a real nice bass he caught on the Pend Orielle River. Degan would "cast his minnow-shaped lure out, reel it in until it was right in front of him, let it down until he couldn't see it, reeled it up until he could hardly see it and move it around and he would just watch a fish eat it."

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7-Year old, Adin Rees and 10-year old, Sophie Rees show off trout they caught in a derby at Lake Wilderness.

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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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