Take it Outside: Fish Iowa!

Friday, April 25, 2014

Get a Child Hooked on Fishing

Barbara Gigar, from the DNR Aquatic Education Program, recently taught a "Thinking Like a Fish" seminar at the Altoona Bass Pro Shop during their Spring Fishing Classic. Read the full story (link below) and watch the video to learn Barb's three easy tips for adults when introducing kids to fishing!
http://blogs.basspro.com/blog/bass-pro-shops-altoona-ia/get-a-child-hooked-on-fishing

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Taking Kids Fishing Tips

Have fun
Take pictures
Keep the trip short - a couple hours at most
Make sure there are restrooms near
Choose a spot close to home
Emphasize that fishing is fun, catching is a bonus
Plan alternate activities to do if the weather turns bad or your child/children get bored
Take plenty of breaks
Leave your fishing rod at home - it is about the kids fishing
Pick a sunny day with moderate temperatures
Morning trips are best - the fish bite beter and kids have more energy
Pack plenty of snacks and drinks

Who needs a fishing license?

All anglers 16 years and older must have a fishing license to fish Iowa waters.

Yearly, seven-day, or 24-hour licenses are available. Licenses are sold at many locations including Dahls, Hy-Vee, Kmart, Wal-Mart, the county recorder, bait and tackle
shops, banks, sporting goods stores, gas stations or online through the IDNR at: http://www.iowadnr.gov/Fishing/FishingLicensesLaws.aspx

You may also call 1-800-367-1188 to purchase a license 24 hours a day.

License fees and an excise on fishing equipment fund stocking, shoreline and fish habitat improvement, construction and repair of fish jetties, fish surveys, and angler education programs.