There are a couple of “fishing holes” in and around LasVegas. If you go, be sure to get a fishing license. For Children under 12 years old, no license is required. Each of these parks has a stocked pond. Call for specifics.
Floyd Lamb Park
9200 Tule Springs Road
Las Vegas, NV 89131
Contact: (702) 229-8100
Lorenzi Park Pond
Lorenzi Park
Las Vegas, Nevada 89107
Contact: (702) 486-5205
Sunset Park Pond
2601Sunset Road
Las Vegas, Nevada 89120
Contact: (702) 229-6297
A great educational activity for kids
Most kids today spend all their leisure time in front of a TV or a computer. They’re either watching cartoons, MTV, or playing video games. Now I’ll admit that Wii and Xbox are amazing, but there’s so much more to life! There’s a great big world out there that so many kids are missing out on.
Kids, like all humans, thrive on fresh air, sunshine, and exercise. They won’t get that playing inside all day. One way to get your kids to enjoy the great outdoors is to take them fishing!
Besides the natural scenery, the fresh air, and the required walking, fishing can also be a very educational activity for kids. Just think about all a child can learn on a trip to a local lake, to a river, or to the ocean. First of all, they can learn about different species of fish, of course. And while you’re fishing, you’ll likely see other types of wildlife, too, including birds, turtles, frogs, and snakes. If you’re saltwater fishing, the list is even longer.
Kids can also learn a lot about ecology on a fishing trip. Teach them about the natural food chain and about erosion. Take the time to explain to them how rivers form and where they empty. Teach them about the movements of the tides and the mysteries of the marshes.
Fishing can also be an excellent opportunity to teach kids about conservation. If you’re fishing in a lake or farm pond, explain water conservation to them. Teach them why it’s important to follow the fishing regulations on size and number of fish kept. Explain catch-and-release and why it’s important.
Catching, cleaning, and eating their own fish will give kids a good lesson in self sufficiency. There is a such thing as free food – everything doesn’t have to come from the supermarket, pre-packaged. And besides, fish is part of a healthy diet!
When you spend time taking your son or daughter fishing, you’ll be spending quality one-on-one time with him or her. You’ll be sharing knowledge with them and teaching them to grow up to be a responsible adult.
Don't have any kids? Take your niece or nephew, the son or daughter of a friend, or a neighborhood kid. You won't regret it! You could be a positive role model in the life of a child and enjoy the process at the same time.
