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$13.29When purchased online
About this item
Highlights
- 21-piece pretend play fishing play set with rods, bait, wooden fish, tackle box, and activity cards
- Includes 2 wooden rods with reels and child-safe hooks, 6 double-sided wooden fish with built-in loops to hook, 4 play worms in pouch, net
- Add to the fishing experience with fish guide and activity cards, ruler for measuring catches, double-sided mat for warm or cold weather fishing, durable tackle box to store supplies, collectible medallion
- Let’s Explore by Melissa & Doug encourages kids to connect with the natural world through imaginative play, and to discover the joy of outdoor adventures that instill curiosity and confidence while inspiring them to say, “Let’s Explore”
- Makes a great gift for ages 3- to 6-year-olds, for hands-on, screen-free play
Specifications
Number of Pieces: 21
Dimensions (Overall): 12.25 Inches (H) x 16 Inches (W) x 3.5 Inches (D)
Suggested Age: 3 Years and Up
Features: Storage Capability
Assembly Details: No Assembly Required
Educational Focus: Emotional Development, Creative Thinking, Fine Motor Skills
Material: Wood, MDF (Medium-Density Fiberboard), Steel, Plastic, Polyester
Battery: No Battery Used
TCIN: 79499999
UPC: 000772308069
Item Number (DPCI): 204-06-9977
Origin: Imported
Description
Explore the outdoor experience of fishing with the 21-piece Melissa & Doug Let’s Explore™ Fishing Play Set! Grab the two wooden fishing rods, bait the hooks with pretend worms, then hook and scoop up the six wooden fish! A reversible play mat lets young anglers choose a winter or summer experience. The illustrated fishing guide helps identify fish types, explains fishing basics, and includes fun games. Everything stores in the tackle box for quick and easy cleanup. Let’s Explore™ encourages kids three and older to connect with the natural world through imaginative play! Discover the joy of outdoor adventures that instill curiosity and confidence while inspiring kids to say, “Let’s Explore™”!
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Shipping details
Estimated ship dimensions: 3.5 inches length x 16 inches width x 12.25 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 3.4 pounds
Return details
This item can be returned to any Target store or Target.com.
This item must be returned within 90 days of the date it was purchased in store, shipped, delivered by a Shipt shopper, or made ready for pickup.
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Q: Do all of the items fit into the tackle box?
submitted by Tgrecs - 1 year ago
A: Hi! Everything stores in the tackle box for quick and easy cleanup. Best, Your Friends at Melissa & Doug
submitted byShelly - 1 year agoBrand expert
Q: Can kids use these wooden fishes and rods in the bathtub? Or, is this not actually supposed to get wet?
submitted by Want2know - 2 years ago
A: Hi, The Let's Explore Fishing Play Set is not designed to be used in water. Best, Your Friends at Melissa & Doug
submitted byManufacturer - 2 years ago
More to consider
4.5 out of 5 stars with 124 reviews
80% would recommend
30 recommendations
quality: 4.18 out of 5
broad age appeal: 4.73 out of 5
length of play: 4.6 out of 5
value: 4.7 out of 5
Fishing Fun
5 out of 5 stars
Would recommend
Jessica J - 3 months ago, Verified purchaser
Very easy to hook the fish! The tackle box is very cute! My daughter just turned 4 & loved it!!
Fish pieces are not made of wood
3 out of 5 stars
LynM - 3 months ago
originally posted on https://www.melissaanddoug.com/
My son received this fishing set as a Christmas gift. It is very cute and seemed as durable as our many other Melissa and Doug toys. However, our dog, within minutes of opening the set, got a hold of one of the "wooden" fish pieces and completely destroyed it as it is more of a compressed cardboard material. If it had been made of wood as claimed in the product description and like most other Melissa and Doug toys, it would have been salvageable. So while it is a fun and cute toy, I just don't think it will hold up like other toys of the same brand and that leaves me disappointed.
Fish pieces are not made of wood
3 out of 5 stars
- 3 months ago
originally posted on Melissa and Doug
My son received this fishing set as a Christmas gift. It is very cute and seemed as durable as our many other Melissa and Doug toys. However, our dog, within minutes of opening the set, got a hold of one of the "wooden" fish pieces and completely destroyed it as it is more of a compressed cardboard material. If it had been made of wood as claimed in the product description and like most other Melissa and Doug toys, it would have been salvageable. So while it is a fun and cute toy, I just don't think it will hold up like other toys of the same brand and that leaves me disappointed.
A great toy for toddlers
5 out of 5 stars
Would recommend
therealmspretty - 3 months ago, Verified purchaser
So much fun. My toddler really enjoyed getting this for Christmas. We all went “fishing” with him, and we even use it for his bath time! Just don’t use the worms for bath time, clearly, but this toy is definitely a win for the babies.
Poor quality
3 out of 5 stars
Would not recommend
Tessa - 3 months ago, Verified purchaser
Haven't even opened it yet and the fish is already dinged up. I expect better quality from melissa and doug.
Was a hit!
5 out of 5 stars
Would recommend
hejdkgdgsgwjkfn - 4 months ago, Verified purchaser
got it for a 4 year old for a birthday present. he loved it!!! tons of gifts and this was the one he wanted to play with first.
Dont waste your moneg.
1 out of 5 stars
Would not recommend
Drummer Boy - 6 months ago
Not even 24 hours and both strings have come out of poles. It can be fixed, but it’s not as easy as it seems. For almost $40 bucks it shouldn’t come apart. I’d take it back if my boys didn’t love it so much.
1 reply from Shelly team - 6 months ago
Hi, Thank you for taking the time to comment on the Let's Explore Fishing Play Set. We appreciate your feedback and will be sure to pass it along. Best, Your Friends at Melissa & Doug
String comes out of rod
3 out of 5 stars
Would recommend
Erin - 10 months ago, Verified purchaser
3 stars because the line constantly comes loose from the rods. You have to string it back through and re-tie the knot, and then it’s usable again. It’s tedious and super annoying. Not the quality I am used to from Melissa and Doug. My child absolutely loves the toy though, I just wish it stayed together better. Everything else about it is great.
Great tools for pretend outdoor camping!
5 out of 5 stars
Jolie - 10 months ago
originally posted on https://www.melissaanddoug.com/
My granddaughters love to catch all the fish and then measure them. Then make them for the camp dinner. All the stuffed animals are the lucky campers!
Great tools for pretend outdoor camping!
5 out of 5 stars
- 10 months ago
originally posted on Melissa and Doug
My granddaughters love to catch all the fish and then measure them. Then make them for the camp dinner. All the stuffed animals are the lucky campers!
Highly recommend
5 out of 5 stars
Would recommend
Jennifer_FL - 1 year ago, Verified purchaser
Love this! My sons favorite toy. Plus it’s made with great quality
Great toy
5 out of 5 stars
Would recommend
Cmc - 1 year ago, Verified purchaser
Great gift to inspire a naturalist or prep them for fishing! It comes with a fishing license and a species checklist and other items that mimic actual fishing.
Great toy for open ended play
5 out of 5 stars
Wendy - 1 year ago, Verified purchaser
My son received this for Christmas and absolutely loves it.it encourages a lot of open ended independent play.
Perfect For My Nature Lover
5 out of 5 stars
Would recommend
lkloth - 1 year ago, Verified purchaser
My 2 year old is a little nature lover. So much, that she has no interest in toys and would rather have a bucket of sticks and rocks. When I saw this new Melissa & Doug line I was so excited! This toy has been a hit with her. She loves to hook the worms onto the rod and then go fishing. I love that the fishing guide shows all the different types of fish, and she has been able to learn which one she caught.
Fishing Fun
5 out of 5 stars
Would recommend
Imagination - 1 year ago, Verified purchaser
4 year old received this as a gift and loved it immediately! Hours of imaginative fun!
Not worth it
1 out of 5 stars
Would not recommend
Marisa - 1 year ago, Verified purchaser
My son loved this toy until the string came out of the fishing rods and we already threw away the package so no way of returning
1 reply from Shelly team - 1 year ago
Hi Marisa, Thank you for taking the time to comment on the Let's Explore Fishing Play Set. We have a great partnership with Target and ask that you reach out directly for resolution with your issue. Best, Your Friends at Melissa & Doug
Great for fish lovers
5 out of 5 stars
Would recommend
Arctickari - 1 year ago, Verified purchaser
My 18 month old son is obsessed with fish so this was a perfect Christmas gift. He’s too young to play it as a game but he loves catching the fish and naming the types of fish. The carrying case is great as it holds all the pieces.
fishing nut
5 out of 5 stars
Would recommend
advid fisherman - 1 year ago, Verified purchaser
it all stores nicely together but the fishing line could be a inch or 2 longer but for safety reasons I understand why it isn't. my 3yr old grandson can now fish everyday which he would do if he could
Great quality and looks like fun!
4 out of 5 stars
Would recommend
MasterofAllHome - 1 year ago, Verified purchaser
This is going to be a gift, so I did not take it out of the box and I cannot speak to longevity of the product, or the negative claims in other reviews. All I can say is that this looks really cute and my own kids would like to play with it, so I hope the 2 year old it's going to will like it too. The quality seems great, up to the high standards of other Melissa and Doug toys.
Filthy fish
1 out of 5 stars
Would not recommend
Mama - 1 year ago, Verified purchaser
Looks like mold was growing all over the fish!!! What a disappointment.