Teach the Kids to Catch Trout!

With the cooler temperatures of Fall, now is the time to get the kids out fishing. Teaching kids to fish can be difficult – especially in summer months when fishing is more challenging. But unfortunately, most people wait until the summer months to get their kids out fishing.

I know - the summer months are convenient! Kids are out of school, the weather is great, and there’s more daylight hours. But as much as we enjoy fishing in the summer, it’s not the best time for trout fishing. And this can be a problem when you’re teaching kids to fish.

Kids get bored easily and lose interest in fishing when they’re not feeling the excitement of a fish tugging on the end of the line. It’s frustrating for kids – and it can be frustrating for you (especially if you’re trying to fish too). Naturally, you want your kids to enjoy fishing as much as you do – and you really want them to experience that joy and excitement of catching their first trout!

Trout are more active feeders in cooler Fall temperatures. If you live in a climate where the Fall temps are between 50 – 68 degrees during the day, you will most likely find trout feeding all day. I live in northern Arizona and I can catch trout every day right now at my local lake! I may have to wear a jacket all day, but the fishing is great!

Despite the obstacles with school and work, this is the best time to get the kids out fishing. I often pick my nephew up after school and take him out fishing for a couple of hours (of course, I always make sure he has his homework too, and we work on it together). But we have a great time. And best of all, he is catching trout! And the more trout he catches, the more excited he is about fishing.

There’s no better time to teach kids to fish than when trout are actively feeding. All you need is pole, hook and worm (or power bait). You can fish with or without a bobber (although kids really like watching the bobber).
If lucky like we are to live within a few minutes of some great fishing lake, take advantage of the opportunities to get the kids out fishing. If you have to travel a bit to get to lake, then go on the weekends. But go – and take the kids!