Private 3 Hour Kid Fishing Trip
Private Trip
Inshore Fishing
Specialized 3hour fishing designed for children 10 and underSimple spinning tackle and pushbutton reels for easy handlingBridge piling fishing targeting various species that bite
Looking to get your little ones hooked on fishing? Our kid-friendly charter is built specifically for children 10 and under, focusing on simple fun and guaranteed action. We keep things easy with basic spinning gear and pushbutton reels that even tiny hands can manage. While the kids are busy pulling in fish after fish, you adults can focus on capturing those priceless moments with your camera. This isn't about breaking records or landing trophy fish – it's about watching your child's face light up when they feel that first tug on the line.
We'll spend our three hours working the pilings around local bridges, which are absolute fish magnets. These structures create perfect ambush spots where baitfish gather, and where there's bait, there's always something hungry looking for an easy meal. The beauty of bridge fishing is that it's productive year-round and gives kids plenty of variety – you never know what's going to grab that hook next. We purposely target "anything that bites" because variety keeps young anglers engaged. One minute they might reel in a feisty Spanish mackerel, the next it could be a chunky black drum. The constant action means no bored kids and plenty of photo opportunities for the grown-ups. Our boat comfortably handles up to four guests, so siblings and friends can share the experience together.
We keep the tackle straightforward because complicated gear kills the fun for young anglers. Every kid gets set up with a basic spinning rod and a pushbutton reel – no dealing with baitcasters or complex drag systems. These reels are foolproof and let children focus on the excitement of the catch rather than wrestling with equipment they can't handle. We'll use light tackle that's sized right for small hands but still strong enough to handle the fish we're after. Live bait and simple rigs do most of the work, so even first-time young anglers can feel confident. The technique is basic: drop your line near the structure, keep it still, and wait for the bite. When something grabs on, just start reeling. We handle all the netting, unhooking, and photo prep so kids can concentrate on the fun parts.
Spanish mackerel are absolute crowd-pleasers with kids because they hit hard and fight like crazy on light tackle. These silver speedsters typically run 12-16 inches and are most active during warmer months. They strike fast and pull drag, giving young anglers that heart-pounding experience every angler remembers from their first fishing trip. The bite is unmistakable, and kids love how these fish jump and run when hooked.
Bluefish around the bridges are aggressive feeders that rarely disappoint. They'll hit just about anything you throw at them and range from small "snappers" perfect for kids to handle, up to 2-3 pound fish that provide real battles. Spring through fall brings the best bluefish action, and they're excellent eating when cleaned properly. Kids get excited about bluefish because they bite hard and often travel in schools, meaning multiple hookups.
Black drum are the gentle giants of our target species, often weighing several pounds but fighting with steady, manageable pressure that won't overwhelm young anglers. These bronze-colored fish love hanging around pilings and are available year-round. They're perfect for teaching kids patience since drum often mouth the bait before committing to a real bite. When a child hooks a nice drum, it's a fish they'll remember for years.
Sea trout, or speckled trout, are beautiful fish with distinctive spots that kids love to count after landing them. They typically run 14-18 inches in our area and provide excellent action on light tackle. Peak trout fishing happens during cooler months, and these fish have a softer bite that requires attention – great for teaching young anglers to watch their rod tips and feel for subtle takes.
Redfish are the prize catch that gets kids talking about the trip for months afterward. These copper-colored bruisers fight harder than their size suggests and often tail-walk when hooked, putting on a real show. While we don't see them as consistently as other species around bridge pilings, when reds are present, they provide unforgettable battles for young anglers. Fall typically brings our best red drum action.
This top-rated kids' charter fills up fast, especially during school holidays and summer months. Three hours gives us plenty of time to find fish without testing young attention spans, and our focus on simple gear and constant action means every child goes home with fishing stories to share. Adults looking for serious angling should check out our 4-hour inshore and offshore options, but for introducing kids to the sport, this trip can't be beaten. Book today and watch your little ones discover why fishing becomes a lifelong passion for so many people. The memories you'll capture and the smiles you'll see are worth every minute on the water.
The Mermaid One is a 24-foot Ranger bay boat that's perfect for getting kids hooked on fishing. This brown and white beauty runs on a powerful 300hp white Suzuki engine and features a T-top for shade when the sun gets hot out on the water. What makes her special for young anglers is the wireless trolling motor that lets us glide quietly around bridge pilings where fish love to hang out. The boat comes equipped with a fish finder to spot schools below, GPS to navigate the shallows, and VHF radio for safety. There's even a toilet onboard for those inevitable kid moments. With room for up to 4 guests, she's sized just right for families. The stable platform makes it easy for little ones to cast their lines using simple pushbutton reels while parents snap photos of those first catches. Her shallow draft design is ideal for working the inshore waters where we target whatever's biting around the local bridge structures.
Pogonias CromisBlack Drum are the heavyweights around bridge pilings, typically running 5-30 pounds with some giants reaching 90+ pounds. These dark, barrel-shaped fish have powerful jaws built for crushing oysters and crabs around structure. You'll find them year-round in brackish water near pilings, but spring spawning season is prime time when they school up and make those distinctive drumming sounds. They're bottom feeders, so we fish right on the structure where they hunt for crabs and shellfish. Kids love the steady, bulldogging fight these fish put up. Smaller ones under 15 pounds are great eating with firm, white meat. Here's the key: use fresh crab bait and keep it right on the bottom near those pilings. Black drum have excellent noses and will find that crab scent even in murky water around the structure.
Pomatomus SaltatrixBluefish are aggressive feeders that typically weigh 5-20 pounds with sharp teeth and strong jaws. They're grayish-blue on top, fading to white underneath, and known for their fierce appetite. You'll find them around bridge structures, especially during summer months when they move into bays and estuaries to feed. They travel in schools and can turn the water into a frenzy when feeding - we call it a "bluefish blitz." Kids get a real thrill from these hard-fighting fish, though we're careful with handling due to those razor-sharp teeth. Smaller blues under 10 pounds make excellent table fare with mild, flaky meat. My tip: use wire leaders or heavy fluorocarbon - they'll bite through regular line in a heartbeat. When they're schooled up, you can catch one after another.
Sciaenops OcellatusRedfish are copper-colored bruisers with distinctive black spots near their tails, typically ranging from 16-30 inches around our local waters. They love shallow structure like bridge pilings where they hunt crabs and small fish in just a few feet of water. You'll often see their backs exposed as they root around the pilings. Fall and spring are prime seasons, but they bite year-round when conditions are right. Kids get excited about these fish because they're strong fighters and have that unique look with those eyespots. The meat is mild and sweet - excellent table fare when kept in the slot. They're not too picky about bait, eating everything from shrimp to small crabs. Here's my secret: look for nervous baitfish around the pilings. When you see mullet or shrimp jumping, there's usually a redfish pushing them around the structure below.
Salmo TruttaSea Trout, or Speckled Trout, are beautiful fish with silver sides covered in dark spots and usually weigh 1-5 pounds. They love grass flats and shallow areas around bridge pilings, especially during cooler months when they move into deeper channels near structure. Spring and fall give you the best action, but they bite year-round in the right conditions. These fish are prized for their delicate, flaky white meat that's perfect for the dinner table. Kids enjoy them because they're willing biters and put up a decent scrap on light tackle. They feed on shrimp and small fish around the pilings. My go-to trick: fish the shadow lines created by the bridge structure, especially during moving tides. Trout like to ambush prey along those edges, and a small jig bounced near the pilings often triggers strikes from fish holding in the shade.
Scomberomorus MaculatusSpanish Mackerel are sleek, fast-moving fish that usually run 1-2 feet long and weigh around 8-11 pounds. You'll spot them by their silver sides with yellow oval spots and dark green backs. They love warm water and travel in large schools near the surface, making them perfect targets around bridge pilings and structures. Spring through fall gives you the best action when they're feeding heavily on small baitfish and shrimp. Kids love these fish because they fight hard for their size and put on quite a show when hooked. The meat is excellent eating - mild and flaky, great for grilling or frying. Pro tip: when you see birds working the water near the pilings, cast right into that action. The mackerel are usually feeding underneath those diving birds.
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