Beginner's Tips???

[RussH]

Figured I'd put this here. My turning 4 tomorrow kid has expressed interest in fishing. When I'm putting together my salt water stuff she likes to "help". She has even asked me when I'm taking her fishing.

I have no interest in taking her all the way down the shore to see if the interest will hold in action. However we have a few very nice lakes up here in Bergen County. What would be the most cost effective way to allow me to take her fishing at one of the lakes to see if it will hold her attention.

Obviously I'm loaded up on gear for Fluke/Striper/Blackfish/Etc. But I have NOTHING that would be considered fresh water gear. So I'm starting from scratch. Let's say I had a $200-$300.00 budget to buy what I needed. Also I imagine I need to get a license? If I don't intend to keep anything is a basic freshwater license good enough or do you need a stamp for the target species regardless of intent?

Help me out gents/gals. Cause while I can talk about fluke for hours, on this... I know nothing!!!