Family Fishing with Kids in Alaska
Breaking kids away from TVs, social media, iPhones, video games, and the instant gratification they offer isn’t easy! However, children are naturally drawn to fishing. It might be the thrill of fighting a fish, the joy of being outdoors, or the excitement of discovering something that was, until moments ago, an unseen mystery tugging at the end of the line. Whatever the reason, very few kids can resist the fun of fishing.
The best part is that fishing is immensely educational. It provides an opportunity for children to experience nature up close and acquire hands-on skills. Amid all the fun and excitement, you’ll get to watch them engage with the fishing process and often discover something about themselves, too. You might see your child progress from saying, “Ew, I don’t want to touch the fish,” to, “I’ll touch it, but I don’t want to hold it,” to being elbow-deep in fish guts and learning about their biology. We want your kids to feel comfortable, and since we spend several hours out on the water, it allows them time to adjust to all the new information coming their way while they immerse themselves at their own pace.
Why Taking Kids Fishing is Beneficial:
Having a child emotionally invested in fighting a fish and then losing it is a relatively consequence-free way of teaching them to cope with disappointment. We are experienced in responding with positive “good try” cheerleading. On the other hand, successfully landing a fish boosts their confidence and pride, especially if they’ve experienced some losses before.
Spending a day on our boat will bring your family together in new and unexpected ways. We receive a lot of feedback from parents about how much their kids gained from a trip with us, and, more importantly, how those memories became the highlights of their Juneau family vacation!