Want to take a 2 1/2 year old fishing

[Rich Morrison]

Your name says Chico but your location says Sac...in Chico horseshoe lake in upper Bidwell is good spot. I learned to cast a fly rod there at about 6 yrs old and the bluegill were always eager and willing. I've got some fond memories of that spot. Seems like a good kids spot.

[Jet]

Sent you a PM for a close location that will meet your needs and has a Play ground.

Jet

[Brig Jones]

It is a long drive, but Round Valley reservoir guarantees success on fly with blue gills during mid June.

The location is south of Almanor, to the west of Greenville.

You can easily fish from grassy, gently sloping bank.

Any small fly works.

[NorCalDrifter56]

I remember when my kids were small and I got them 'hooked' and kept them that way utilizing a club called Wilderness Unlimited. It has many opprotunities like you are requesting in the Sac area and in the foothills. It also has great opportunities for us adults too.

Send me a PM if you need more info.

Good luck with your little one.

[Scott Thornley]

I can guarantee you, that when the weather finally turns sunny again, and flows go down, that you can catch a mess o' fish in the creeks running through the open spaces in Roseville. Catfish, Largemouth Bass and Bluegill - and who knows what else are in there. Try the area at Lead Hill and E. Roseville Pkwy.

A "princess" rod, a bobber, some Gamakatsu size 10 octopus circle hooks and some redworms = successful fishing for kids that are even less than two. Pinch down the barb and bring your forceps though. All she has to do is to start reeling slowly when the bobber disappears.

Scott

[Mik]

Once the ice mets, we hammer them from the shore at Caples Lake. My son caught his first fish there at around that same age. You can fly fish there if it isn't too windy.

[onesprig@yahoo.com]

try round mountain resevoir; just above Greenville on hwy 89

the place is full of bluegill, right near the shore; fly, worm under a bobber,

the kids can watch the fish take the lure/bait; as near a guarantee as i know

good luck:

[Terry Imai]

I would suggest that you should make your first trips less than an hour due to a 2 1/2 year old attention span. I have found with my son that panfish was the perfect first fish for him. I believe there's a catch and take on the way just north on highway 99 towards Yuba City that you can take your child for a short time to fish and spend the rest of the time feeding ducks and throwing rocks. Key to keep things fun for them to come back for more...

Just my $.02 for today....

[dryflychico]

Hey Everyone,

Thanks so much for all the great advice. Sorry I have not responded quicker, got absolutely buried at work (still am), thus haven't been able to take her out yet but I truly appreciate all the great ideas, really appreciate all the responses and advice.

For those that sent me PM's, sorry I haven't had time to respond but I really appreciate you guys sharing ideas and locations with me. The plan is to try them all this year. I will respond to the PM's individually when I have time.

When I do finally make it out, I promise I will post some pics.

Thank again everyone, hope some of you are getting some rods bent.

Josh (dryflychico)