Expert Guided 3 Hour Kids Fishing Adventure
Private Trip
Inshore Fishing
Kidfocused 3hour inshore fishing trip with patient Captain RobAll fishing gear provided for safe, familyfriendly water experienceSmall group capacity of 2 guests ensures personalized attention
Getting your little ones hooked on fishing starts with the right guide and the perfect first experience. Captain Rob specializes in kid-friendly trips that take all the pressure off parents and put the focus where it belongs – on having a blast while learning the basics. This isn't your typical adult charter where kids feel rushed or overwhelmed. Instead, you'll find a patient captain who knows exactly how to keep young anglers engaged, excited, and successful on the water.
This top-rated 3-hour adventure is built around keeping kids entertained and catching fish. Captain Rob starts each trip by getting the kids comfortable with their gear and explaining the basics in terms they actually understand. No boring lectures here – just hands-on learning that gets them casting and reeling right away. The boat stays in productive inshore waters where the action is steady and the conditions are calm. With a maximum of just 2 guests, your child gets personalized attention and plenty of space to move around safely. All rods, reels, tackle, and bait are provided, so you just need to bring sunscreen, snacks, and a camera to capture those priceless first-fish moments.
Captain Rob keeps things simple but effective, focusing on techniques that work great for young hands. Light spinning tackle makes it easy for kids to cast and fight fish without getting tired. Bottom fishing with live bait is the go-to method since it produces consistent action and lets kids feel every bite. When a fish hits, Captain Rob is right there to help with the hookset and coach them through the fight. He'll also teach basic knots, how to bait a hook safely, and proper fish handling – skills that'll serve them well for years to come. The gear is sized appropriately for smaller hands, and backup rods are always rigged and ready to go if something gets tangled or lost overboard.
Largemouth Bass are the perfect starter fish for young anglers. These feisty fighters typically range from 1-4 pounds in local waters and put up just enough fight to get kids excited without wearing them out. Bass are most active in early morning and late afternoon, making them ideal targets for these shorter trips. They're also forgiving when it comes to technique – a simple worm or small jig bounced along the bottom usually does the trick. Kids love how bass jump and shake their heads when hooked.
Crappie fishing is like playing the lottery – you never know when you'll hit the jackpot school. These tasty panfish travel in groups, so when you find one, you've usually found dozens. They're perfect for kids because they're small enough to handle easily but still pull hard enough to feel exciting. Spring and fall are prime crappie seasons, when they move into shallower water to feed. Their papery mouths mean kids need to be gentle, which teaches them finesse and patience.
Black Drum are the gentle giants of inshore fishing, and catching one is a real milestone for any young angler. These bottom-dwellers can weigh anywhere from 5-20 pounds and provide a steady, powerful fight that kids can handle with some coaching. They're most active during warmer months and love to hang around structure. What makes them special is their unique drumming sound – kids are always amazed when they can actually feel and hear the fish "talking" through the rod.
Summer Flounder, or fluke, are the masters of camouflage and catching one feels like solving a puzzle. These flatfish lie buried in sand waiting to ambush prey, teaching kids about fish behavior and habitat. They're most active from late spring through early fall and can range from keeper-sized 18-inchers to true doormats over 5 pounds. The key is a slow, steady retrieve that mimics injured baitfish. Kids get a kick out of seeing how these fish are perfectly designed for life on the bottom.
Redfish are the crown jewel of inshore fishing and hooking one is guaranteed to create a lifelong angler. These copper-colored fighters are built like submarines and fight twice as hard as their size suggests. They're available year-round in local waters but really turn on during fall months. Reds are famous for their powerful runs and stubborn attitudes – they'll test a young angler's patience and drag system. The distinctive black spot on their tail makes them easy to identify, and they're absolutely beautiful fish that photograph well.
Captain Rob's kid-friendly trips book up fast, especially during school breaks and summer months. This world-class fishing experience gives your child memories that'll last forever while building confidence and outdoor skills. Three hours is the sweet spot – long enough to learn the basics and catch some fish, but short enough to keep young attention spans engaged. Whether you're looking to start a family fishing tradition or just want to try something new with your kids, this customer favorite delivers every time. Don't wait until the season fills up – book your private kids fishing adventure today and watch your little one fall in love with life on the water.
Captain Rob's 18-foot Sea Pro center console is the perfect fishing platform for your young angler's first adventure on the water. Powered by a reliable 115HP Suzuki outboard, this nimble boat handles the inshore waters with ease while keeping your little ones comfortable and secure. The center console design gives everyone plenty of room to cast lines without getting tangled up, and the GPS navigation system ensures we find the best fishing spots quickly. The onboard fish finder takes the guesswork out of locating where the fish are biting, making it more likely your kids will feel that exciting tug on their line. With space for two guests, this boat creates an intimate setting where Captain Rob can provide personalized instruction and help each child master the basics of casting, reeling, and landing their catch. The stable platform and manageable size make it ideal for kids who might be nervous about their first time on the water.
Pogonias CromisBlack drum are bottom-dwelling bruisers that give kids a real workout when hooked. These gray-black fish with powerful jaws typically run 5-30 pounds, though the eating-size ones under 15 pounds taste much better. You'll find them cruising shallow muddy flats, oyster beds, and around pier pilings in brackish water. Spring is prime time when they school up for spawning and become much easier to target. Kids get a kick out of their drumming sounds and the way they pull drag. They're strong but not acrobatic, making them manageable for younger anglers. The smaller ones make decent table fare with firm, white meat. Best bet is fresh crab or cut bait on the bottom - they're shell-crushers by nature, so that's what they're looking for down there.
Pomoxis NigromaculatusCrappie are fantastic starter fish for young anglers - they travel in schools and bite consistently once you find them. These panfish run 7-12 inches and about a half pound to a pound, perfect size for kids to handle. Look for them around brush piles, fallen trees, and deeper structure in lakes and ponds. They're most active at dawn and dusk, but you can catch them all day if you're patient. Kids love crappie because they're gentle fighters and absolutely delicious - some of the best-tasting freshwater fish around. The white, flaky meat is perfect for a fish fry. Here's what works: use small jigs or live minnows under a bobber, and when you catch one, stay put. Where there's one crappie, there's usually a whole school waiting nearby.
Micropterus SalmoidesThese green fighters are perfect for kids because they're aggressive and love to hit lures. You'll typically find them running 12-24 inches and 1-4 pounds, hanging around weed beds, fallen trees, and shallow cover where they ambush prey. Spring through fall gives the best action, especially when water temps hit that sweet spot above 60 degrees. What makes bass special is that massive mouth and the way they'll jump and fight when hooked - gets kids pumping with excitement every time. They're decent eating too if you want to keep a few smaller ones. Pro tip: if you see bass following your lure but not hitting, try pausing it right in front of them. That hesitation often triggers the strike they've been thinking about.
Sciaenops OcellatusRedfish are shallow water legends with that distinctive black eyespot near the tail and copper-red coloring. These drum family members run 20-35 inches on average and love super shallow flats, oyster bars, and grass beds - sometimes in water so thin their backs stick out. Fall and spring offer the most consistent action when they're feeding heavily. Kids get fired up watching these fish cruise the shallows and the explosive strikes they make on topwater lures. They're strong fighters that make long runs but won't jump like bass. Great table fare too with mild, sweet meat. My go-to trick is using a gold spoon or topwater plug early morning in skinny water. Look for wakes, tails, or nervous baitfish - redfish aren't shy about showing themselves when they're hunting.
Paralichthys DentatusSummer flounder are the "chameleons of the sea" - flatfish that change colors to match the bottom perfectly. These ambush predators average 15-20 inches but can get much bigger, lying camouflaged on sandy or muddy bottoms waiting for baitfish to swim by. Fall fishing from September through November is your best bet when they're most active. Kids love the challenge of figuring out where these sneaky fish are hiding, and they're excellent eating with sweet, white meat. They bite sideways due to both eyes being on one side, which makes for interesting hooksets. Try bouncing a bucktail jig tipped with squid or live minnows along the bottom. Keep moving until you find them - once you locate a good spot, you can usually pick up several before they wise up.
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