New to ice fishing w/ 5yr old son....

[fairviewfred]

Unfortunately the love for ice fishing skipped a generation in my family. My father was never much of an outdoorsman, but his father was an avid ice fisherman. He passed away before I was born, so that tradition ended there.


Now that I have a son of my own, this is something I want to learn and share with him. I had been given advice to start small, Stony Creek lake or similar. With a 5 yr. old I need to find access with a short walk.

I'm not concerned about numbers or size. I just want to be able to put him on some fish and let him enjoy the catch. If any one has advice on a good "starter location" I would greatly appreciate it. The rest we'll learn as we go.

Thanks in advance....

[murphdogg]

Same here. i will be taking my 5 year old daughter out tonight behind Wyandotte Hosiptal for the first time. Should be interesting. Good luck

[WANNABEFISHIN]

I dont know what part of town your from but LSC is what im familiar with.I use to take my freinds kids out to the spillway when safe.Its a short walk and usaully plenty of fish.Or the back basin at metro and a few canals around New Baltimore area. Hope that helps.

[willy05]

I'll second the Boat basin at metro beach, short walk and usually good action.

[Kapa1]

When I was young, my dad used to take my brothers and I over to the canals in algonac opposite the lake off of M-29. I am not sure how the ice is there now, but we always had fun.

[SomeYahoo]

I've had my boys (twin 5 year olds) out at Metro and they loved it. Park at the Jet Ski ramp and it isn't a far walk to the ice. if they get bored, take the skates and go to the skating rink.

[oneeyedclarence]

When I was young, my dad used to take my brothers and I over to the canals in algonac opposite the lake off of M-29. I am not sure how the ice is there now, but we always had fun.

Ohhhhhhhhh.......you remember:D:D:D:D:D How nice:)

[Miken Man]

Unfortunately the love for ice fishing skipped a generation in my family. My father was never much of an outdoorsman, but his father was an avid ice fisherman. He passed away before I was born, so that tradition ended there.


Now that I have a son of my own, this is something I want to learn and share with him. I had been given advice to start small, Stony Creek lake or similar. With a 5 yr. old I need to find access with a short walk.

I'm not concerned about numbers or size. I just want to be able to put him on some fish and let him enjoy the catch. If any one has advice on a good "starter location" I would greatly appreciate it. The rest we'll learn as we go.

Thanks in advance....



That's great that you want to shre the experience with your son!!:)
I take my two boys with me when they get the itch. It's something they can remember for entire life....... Fishing with Dad.
Good Start



Phil

[salmonslammer]

Ya'll have a shanty? If so, take them where the water is clear so they can see the fish... They love that .....

SANG, cotton, fairhaven and metro (up to 6 1/2 FOW) are clear.


5 eh? why'd ya wait so long :lol:

[jlcrss]

I started taking my daughter who is 6 out. Number one make sure they are warm. I have a good shanty which was expensive but it makes all the difference. Another thing that seems to keep her occupied is the camera. I put the camera on her jig and she has a blast watching the fish. Ice fishing to me is an equipment intensive hobby. If you don't have the right equipment it can be miserable. Just my two cents. I am sure others will argue that you don't need all of this stuff but I feel you do when taking a kid out.