Suggestions...fishing for 7 yr old daughter

[jlrotary]

Looking at bringing my daughter and one of her friends for some beach and fishing fun. I just don't know what my best bet is... Are snappers in keyport? Should I take them 1/2 day fluking? Any porgy trips? Looking for any recommendations.
My current thoughts doing a 1/2 day fluke trip and then sandy hook national park for the beach (bay side). Didn't know if their are any better options. Thanks in advance. Looking to come July 12-13. In case anyone else with kids is doing a trip with young ones.

[BCinerie]

Try the cockrobin family afternoon trip! I think 4-8pm and beaches are in point

[CatchEmUp]

Don't overlook the good old crab trap - cheap, safe & simple. You can have a couple of light rods for snappers in the water too. But my kids and their cousins love pulling up the net and seeing what's in there. The older ones love a hand line. Doesn't matter how big the crab is - in fact the majority of the time we're not even interested in keeping them. They put it in a bucket, watch it scurry around and then throw them back. And you never know what you might pull up - we caught a big eel one year and have also caught small sea bass.

[HDMarc]

You can do a half day fluke trip on the Gambler too. The mates really took care of my daughter when I took her fishing, and the air conditioned cabin was key when she wanted a break from fishing

[JMM727]

Jimmy Lee, there a number of 1/2 day boats right in the Atlantic Highlands. They would put you closest to Sandy Hook Recreation Area to continue their adventure.

Youngsters always seem to have a good time on the Atlantic Star, one of the cleanest family boats in the area. Captain Tom and crew would give them a trip to remember!

A few pictures of our aspiring anglers and one of the Sandy Hook beaches:

[jlrotary]

Is it common for the Capt to let the kids check out the wheel house? Maybe get a pic of them in the Capts chair?
Could be the deal maker

I have crab nets. She loved doing that in cape may 2 years ago. Where are some places to go crabbing?

[JMM727]

Absolutely

[Tireman]

I have brought young children on the Atlantic Star and the look on their faces is unbeliveable when they sit in the captain's chair.It's something they will remember for a long time.

[vinntastic]

Go to KEANSBURG you can fish off the pier,and if that don't work you can hit the AMUSEMENT PARK for a bite and rides

[ReelNauti]

Originally Posted by BCinerie

Try the cockrobin family afternoon trip! I think 4-8pm and beaches are in point

would be our choice!!

perhaps the Thursday 4p- 10p trip which includes FIREWORKS!

Originally Posted by jlrotary

Is it common for the Capt to let the kids check out the wheel house? Maybe get a pic of them in the Capts chair?
Could be the deal maker

i'm SURE something could be arranged......perhaps even blowing the HORN!

Originally Posted by jlrotary

I have crab nets. She loved doing that in cape may 2 years ago. Where are some places to go crabbing?

Manaloking Bridge area