How to catch trout with simple kid friendly setups

Quarry lake has recently been stocked with fish and is a great spot to take kids trout fishing in Auckland City. One of the most effective ways to catch trout or rudd in Auckland/Waikato lakes is to suspend a couple kernels of corn half a metre under a small float.  Sweet corn straight from the can is a great bait for both trout and rudd. A couple tablespoons of whole kernels can keep kids happily fishing for an afternoon on the Waikato River or Auckland lakes.  Corn is not permitted for use when fishing for sports fish in most New Zealand waters but the recent rule change in the Auckland/Waikato Region has legalised this bait in local waters.

Dough baits are another great option for float or bottom fishing and a jar of Power Bait will last longer than most kid’s fishing rods.  It is also easy to make your own dough baits by mixing scents like garlic in flour, cornflour, and water. Making baits is a great way to get kids excited about fishing and there are some good tutorials for bait making on YouTube.