Fishing with kids — what to bring
Fishing with a child is about safety and about keeping them busy while nothing bites. Life jacket on near water, always; a net and a bucket answer “when are we going home”.
Fishing with kids — what to bring
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Check the forecast for your water
The day list is built from weather, ice and the fish that bite. Open your water's forecast — the “What to bring” card is there.
Open the bite forecastFrequently asked questions
From what age?
When they can sit still for an hour — usually 4–5. Keep the first trips short, on fish that bite often.
Life jacket on the bank?
Yes: a child by the water is a child in the water a minute later. Sized by weight, fastened.
What against boredom?
A net, a bucket, a book, snacks. Their own small rod — even if you do the fishing.