Fishing Games for Kids

It is human nature to desire what you do not have or cannot have! When we are kids we want to grow up as soon as possible. On the contrary, when we grow up and have like a truckload of problems and to called 'adult' issues, we want to rewind and go back in time. That's the time we desperately wish for a time machine or perhaps a 'portkey'? But unfortunately, that is not to be. We have to find a solution to our problems and issues. But when we see children, enjoying themselves, without having to worry a bit about career, spouse, hypertension, headache and a caboodle of other things, it is an extremely soothing sight.

But these cute cuddly little ones and a children in the age group of 5 to 12 can be real torturous. They have so much of extra energy that you need to channelize it in a proper way. You have to keep them creatively occupied, either by themselves or through your participation. That brings us to fishing games for children. Although it is a sport for adults, who says children cannot be a part of it? You can plant the germ for fishing in the young, unbiased minds and can have a great time.

Fun Fishing Games for Children

Big Catch: This is a miniclip game with features like 3D graphics. Miniclip, for that matter is an online gaming website, where you can download and play. Big catch is a PC game, which educates and informs children about big species of fish like trout and bass. To play, you have to click once to cast the line out. Then click and hold the mouse for reeling the line in. Now, hold on for a fish to come towards the line. Meanwhile, keep the line steady for reeling the fish in. It's one of the most detailed fishing games available online.

Fishing Points Game: Well, there is nothing better than actually going and catching a fish in freshwater. This game is as interesting and fun, as it gets. You can pep up the sometimes monotonous act of fishing by deciding upon a certain number of points for each species of fish. More points for rare species should be the rule. A fun to play activity, and children get to know all the species of fish available locally.

Guess The Fish: Yes, you guessed it right. This game is all about guessing the species of the fish once it is hooked. This way children can know what all species of fish exist. Have the children guess the species and if they get it correct, award them with a goodie - a candy or a chocolate. To make it more interesting the kids could be explained the difference between different types of fish.

Shark Bait: Beware of this miniclip game, as it could be really addictive! This is basically played using a computer mouse, where the players have to guide the fishing hook with the help of the mouse to catch the biggest fish. It's very enjoyable. Now here, the kids have to be very quick, as the fisherman in the game has to get his hunger level filled before he runs out of worms.

Wii Games: Another great one is Nintendo wii. This console has games like Rapala Tournament Fishing. It uses wii remote for recreating real life movements like casting, reeling and fighting against a fish. The nunchuk can be used here in a circular motion to reel in the line and then swing back the remote for casting forward and casting out as farther as possible.

Amongst others, Bass fishing is also quite popular. So you can surely try to play these games with your kids!

There, these were some innovative games. So the next time your kids are fishing around (oops I mean disturbing you may be) or meddling in your work, you know what to do to entertain them and keep them occupied. If you join in, well then, it would be a treat for your kids!