Good Time to Take a Kid Fishing

Navigator · 03-19-2001, 10:00 PM

Even though the rivers are falling and it may be finally prime time, do not overlook this time of year to take a kid fishing. Last week the local Portland metro ponds were stocked with trout - Mt. Hood College Pond, Benson Lake, etc. I took my nine year old out Saturday and we got two. Nothing to write home about except a wonderful time together.

If you are truely new to fishing, but know some basics, move around until you find someone who has caught fish. Ask them if they can show you what is working for them. You will recognize those who would enjoy sharing a tip or to and sharing a spot. It is a great way to get started.

And remember, it is called fishing (not catching) for a reason. Enjoy the experience. The less you worry about catching a fish, the greater your chances are. Good luck!

Spot · 03-20-2001, 07:28 AM

Always great to hear about people taking their kids fishing. It's a great way to build some lifetime traditions.

Anybody know what day the fish stocking happens in Dorman's or Bethany Lakes this week. With the nice weekday weather predicted, I'm just itching to get the kids out after work for a couple of casts.

bait boy · 03-21-2001, 03:59 AM

Hey,
it was a nice day to take my daughter fishing today so we went and caught a few trout at Klinline ponds in vancouver. spinners and powerbait were the tickets there are some pretty healthy fish in there and some holdover steelies they put in there they look kinda beat up but probably a real kick on trout gear....

Rick

fishuntr2 · 03-21-2001, 04:35 AM

Went by Dorman's pond last night. People were fishing so probably got stocked recently.

Sand Shrimp · 03-21-2001, 06:51 AM

I floated the Wilson yesterday and brought along my 5 year old son.He's been in the drift boat a couple of times before but today he caught a 5lb crome native with dads help.We also caught another native and a hatchery fish.All the fish we hooked were crome bright.

THE REEL HEY_YALL · 03-21-2001, 07:00 AM

Usually around April 1st, the lakes are really biting here in WA (at least not the ones up in the mtns. of course) Offut Lake releases their net rainbows in April or at the end of March, and the state is stocking trophy-sized rainbows this month. I use the term trophy, loosely. Around 2 1/2 pounds up to 4 pounds.

My youngest brother comes out in 3 weeks and we'll do some fishing for sure.

SailCat · 03-21-2001, 07:52 AM

Spot-

Dorman and Bethany Ponds were both stocked on Monday, March 19th.

~MT

Spot · 03-21-2001, 08:58 AM

Thanks guys for the info! I know where I'm heading after work with the kids.