Species most often caught from shore include blue gills, yellow perch, catfish, rock bass, largemouth bass, white perch, freshwater drum, and smallmouth bass. If fishing from a boat, yellow perch fishing is ideal. The fishing method for perch is fun and easy to master. Catching a few fish on the first few outings will peak children's interest and make them look forward to the next trip. Nothing can be more discouraging to a child than complicated equipment or equipment that doesn't work.
Nothing pleases children more than being able to show off their catch to others.
Keep realistic expectations when taking young children fishing. Realize that children can have short attention spans and may want to move on to something else after a shore time. If fishing from a boat, planning a full day's trip on the lake could turn into a bad experience. Again, perch fishing offers quick action fairly close to shore. If the kids have had enough fishing, it's only a short ride back to shore.