Get that book or pdf, read it through. It mentions nice public access places, boat rental and launches. Also limits on howmuch you should consume. Snappers are fun. But that is an August thing. Trout are stocked for the start of the season.. best tasting fish are often right at the low end of the size limit. Also seek out small boat and bait shops they are knowledgeable. I mean cabelas and bass pro are great. But with Walmart they killed the small bait shops. You can probably get a starter pole and a gold phoebe and catch trout on opening day, for less than$20 that's where most kids start