ENP Camping/Fishing trip

ragincajun

Taking a group of kids to ENP for a camping/fishing weekend.  Planning on trying to get a beach site near Everglades City. 
 Would like some general information.  Bait- any recommendations for areas that hold bait for cast netting or is it better to just buy shrimp?  Fishing- what conditions should we target to get the kids to bend a rod?  Any help would is appreciated.  Thank you. 

Mr, Googan

This time of year you'll want shrimp.  If the kids are young, its hard to beat live shrimp under a popping cork.  You can cover a lot of ground with this rig and its easy for kids to handle.  Bring lots of shrimp and tackle, kids go through it fast.

ragincajun

Would you recommend primarily targeting flats or should I target shorelines, drop offs, etc..  Thanks for the advice. 

lemaymiami

Look for places with downed trees, shorelines with at least three feet of water, and if there’s also moving water expect action... Don’t stay at any one place for long unless you’re getting bites. Fish in the ‘glades are usually hungry. If you’re not getting bites... no one’s home.

ragincajun

Thanks Bob. I appreciate the info. 

MGD

New Turkey is nice to camp...little south

10kman

  Tell the kids if they get up early you might by a redfish
tailing along the shoreline and not even use a boat.Be
very aware of low tides,nothing will irritate a kid more
thn seeing your boat high and dry!