Bass may also be there as well as trout in some locations. Single parents who live by saltwater, will find numerous piers and backwater estuaries where small fish are easy to catch by children using light tackle and small pieces of shrimp for bait. This tackle is easy to cast, prevents most line foul-ups and the entire outfit including rod, reel, line, hooks, sinkers and a small tackle box can be purchased for less than the cost of a cheap bike. In most instances, if the child is under the age of 16, no fishing license is require. That's not the case for adults, of course, but more and more states are offering free fishing days for those who want to sample the sport before buying a license.
Seminars devoted to beginning fishermen are great sources of practical, easy to understand advice.
A fishing club is a wonderful place to meet experienced fishermen. They are delighted to share helpful tips and information with the parent and the children about where to find fish and how to catch them. Any tackle shop will be able to direct the single parent to a public place where a youngster will be able to catch a bluegill, a channel catfish or perhaps a stocked trout without too much difficulty. A multitude of magazines, books, and periodicals are available at the local library. There are even web sites that provide helpful information for beginning fishermen.