2013 Huck Finn Fishing - Colonial Lake

Youth anglers line Colonial Lake

A croaker to weigh-in on Huck Finn day

The City of Charleston Recreation Department deserves some credit for helping Charleston families to 'Raise 'em Right' with their annual Huck Finn fishing day in Colonial Lake. The weather on Saturday Sept. 28 was cool and crisp and this just happened to be National Hunting and Fishing Day, and lots of youth anglers ringed Colonial Lake to try for croaker and redfish. Shrimp, blue crab and even red worms were popular baits and lots of helpful Moms and Dads were on hand to bait hooks and to help cast fishing lines. One angler had a green cane pole from a fresh cutting of bamboo, and that's a good example of the kind of spirit that anglers apply here in the Lowcountry Outdoors! Overall, the fishing was slow, and I would urge the City Rec. Dept. to once again stock the lake ahead of the Huck Finn fishing day to increase the chance of success for these youths. One or two fish caught during this day would be a great way to inspire lots of other youth anglers to come back out and try their luck another day. Let's give them a reason to continue the saltwater angling heritage that is integral to the City of Charleston!

Recreation Dept. bait station - shrimp and worms

To view past blog entries about Huck Finn fishing in Colonial Lake click here.

Family fun under ideal fishing conditions