Trout lake in nj for 8 yr old?

[John D.]

Sorry if wrong forum but didn’t see freshwater forum. My 8yr old son wants to trout fish this weekend. I am in Holmdel/Monmouth county and know the local lakes have been fished out or too shallow/hot. Any recommendations? It’s been awhile since I have been keyed into the freshwater. Streams etc won’t work. Need a pond etc.

Thank you.

[John D.]

Even if it’s an earthworm and cast out for good shot at a catfish or carp it’s a win lol

[Adrenalinerush]

There is a fresh water forum.

That said, you are not going to find a pond in August that has trout unless it spring fed.

If fishing from shore target warm water species and have fun. Kids don’t care if it’s trout or a sunny. Action is the key with an 8 year old. Keep them busy and keep them interested s

[june181901]

Try Garvey's pond in Navesink.

[krob8979]

Is it his first time fishing? If so, take him to the Manasquan Res. Plenty of different things to catch. Sunnies, bass, crappie, catfish and could find some carp. Small piece of worm on a 1/0-2/0 hook with a bobber. Can't lose. Plus if he gets board plenty of trails and things to do there

[John D.]

Thx guys. My son has fished 6 charters the past 2 years for fluke out of belmar/point pleasant but he is “fluked out” with a few trips the past month and wants trout and I don’t feel like driving up to north jersey or fishing streams lol