Block Island Info - Scouts Camping

[JohnR]

We'll be camping with the Scouts on Block Island in early August. One thing I will be doing with the kids is the Fishing Merit Badge.

Seeing we will likely be on bikes and one truck, I'm looking for suggestions on places to bring the kids fishing fresh or salt.

One option is to spend a long day at the steps just west of the SE Light as there is plenty of stretch of, ahem, beach with the chance for a great day along the salt though it is doubtful how far the younger kids (or the older for that matter) will be able to cast for fishing.

Another option is to look into Freshwater fishing which might be more conducive to the kids.

So looking for some advice WRT taking off the big fish hunting cap and putting on the "Parent" where to take the kids fishing hat - thoughts or suggestions?

Thanks,

John