Captain's Log: Kids Need Some Summer Spirit

Summer vacation offers a simple, hands-on way to engage kids with nature through fishing. The piece recommends inviting a few youngsters for a fishing outing, if possible at Goleta Pier or Stearns Wharf, or by beach fishing for perch, sharks, and halibut. It notes boat charters are available, though pricier, and suggests starting at Hook, Line & Sinker to learn spots, rigs, and techniques from Ben Miller. Private charters provide focused instruction, while Cachuma Lake offers stocked trout and other fish alongside the Neal Taylor Nature Center for education. The author highlights kids’ enjoyment and potential school essay material.