Post by: 180-GRAIN on April 24, 2013, 09:20:24 AM
Post by: JLS on April 24, 2013, 09:21:42 AM
Post by: smdave on April 24, 2013, 09:22:43 AM
Post by: BIGINNER on April 24, 2013, 09:26:13 AM
Post by: troyspinetar on April 24, 2013, 09:28:30 AM
I think those are free...not sure
Post by: Goldeneye on April 24, 2013, 09:30:42 AM
i'm gonna jump in with a separate question here. my kid loved fishing, I don't really fish anymore. and don't want to spend money on a license. what are the chances of me getting a ticket for taking my kid fishing? I won't be fishing.
Your OK as long as you don't cast a line yourself.
Post by: Oldguy on April 24, 2013, 09:31:59 AM
Post by: Elkrunner on April 24, 2013, 09:39:11 AM
Post by: magnanimous_j on April 24, 2013, 09:39:52 AM
i'm gonna jump in with a separate question here. my kid loved fishing, I don't really fish anymore. and don't want to spend money on a license. what are the chances of me getting a ticket for taking my kid fishing? I won't be fishing.
I think it’s probably ok, but I wouldn’t want to get caught even taking a fish off the kid’s hook or rigging the tackle. A game warden in a bad mood could ruin your day even if you weren’t doing anything wrong.
Post by: 180-GRAIN on April 24, 2013, 09:40:46 AM
Post by: bobcat on April 24, 2013, 09:48:04 AM
i'm gonna jump in with a separate question here. my kid loved fishing, I don't really fish anymore. and don't want to spend money on a license. what are the chances of me getting a ticket for taking my kid fishing? I won't be fishing.
Your OK as long as you don't cast a line yourself.
Really? I was going to take my 5 and 7 year old girls fishing. I don't have a fishing license, and won't buy one, since I already spend enough on hunting licenses. But they don't really know how to cast, so how am I supposed to teach them how to fish if I'm not allowed to help?
Post by: BIGINNER on April 24, 2013, 09:56:23 AM
i'm gonna jump in with a separate question here. my kid loved fishing, I don't really fish anymore. and don't want to spend money on a license. what are the chances of me getting a ticket for taking my kid fishing? I won't be fishing.
Your OK as long as you don't cast a line yourself.
Really? I was going to take my 5 and 7 year old girls fishing. I don't have a fishing license, and won't buy one, since I already spend enough on hunting licenses. But they don't really know how to cast, so how am I supposed to teach them how to fish if I'm not allowed to help?
yeah, that's the situation i'm in right now. my kid can't really cast. we practice casting in the back yard, but then I have to rig his tackle and put on the bait,...
Post by: smdave on April 24, 2013, 09:57:45 AM
Do I need a fishing license if I'm just helping my child or others to fish?
If you are only watching, you do not need a fishing license. However, if you are directly assisting and participating, you will need the appropriate fishing license.
Post by: bobcat on April 24, 2013, 10:00:09 AM
Post by: gaddy on April 24, 2013, 10:00:45 AM
get a license. & have fun with those kids.
Post by: BIGINNER on April 24, 2013, 10:02:14 AM
Thanks. I guess I won't be taking my kids fishing then. I can't afford a ticket either. This state really does suck!
i'll most likely have to get a license... :bash: or just take him to the kids only fishing pond,... I guess a fishing license is not affective there either way.. :dunno: :dunno:
Post by: gaddy on April 24, 2013, 10:05:26 AM
Post by: wildmanoutdoors on April 24, 2013, 10:07:40 AM
Every kid deserves to fish!
Post by: bobcat on April 24, 2013, 10:08:44 AM
(Or is it only a day?)
Post by: smdave on April 24, 2013, 10:10:40 AM
Youth Fishing 2013 Event Calendar
Post by: bobcat on April 24, 2013, 10:14:06 AM
http://wdfw.wa.gov/fishing/free/ (http://wdfw.wa.gov/fishing/free/)
Post by: smdave on April 24, 2013, 10:14:48 AM
June 9-10, 2012
Post by: bobcat on April 24, 2013, 10:17:54 AM
Post by: BIGINNER on April 24, 2013, 10:18:37 AM
heard tell they watch the pond looking for parents useing thier kids as excuses.yeah they do watch the ponds... so where is the line drawn for parents using kids as an excuse or a parents helping a kid cast/tie tackle? I've seen parents come there with 10+ kids several times a day and take 100+ fish home.... :bash:
Post by: gaddy on April 24, 2013, 10:21:52 AM
Post by: bobcat on April 24, 2013, 10:23:15 AM
Post by: smdave on April 24, 2013, 10:23:47 AM
Washington. On those two days, fishing licenses are not
required. Catch Record Cards are required to fish for
salmon, sturgeon, steelhead, Puget Sound Dungeness
crab, and halibut (if open). Free fishing days are valid for
everyone. All other rules still apply, including seasons,
area and lure or bait restrictions, and size and catch
limits. A Vehicle Access Pass, Discover Pass, Columbia
River Salmon/Steelhead Endorsement, and Two-Pole
Endorsement is not required during this weekend.
Each year, the Free Fishing Weekend will be the first
weekend in June, after the first Monday in June.
From Page 7 of the fishing pamphlet.
Post by: JLS on April 24, 2013, 10:25:30 AM
I think I will still take my kids fishing. I will just take the boat and troll, so they don't need to cast. Probably will have to take just one kid at a time. It would be too difficult with two if I'm not allowed to help.
You are allowed to help.
Post by: bobcat on April 24, 2013, 10:27:27 AM
I think I will still take my kids fishing. I will just take the boat and troll, so they don't need to cast. Probably will have to take just one kid at a time. It would be too difficult with two if I'm not allowed to help.
You are allowed to help.
Okay. Well I guess I will look up the actual laws tonight, and read it myself.
Must be different ways of interpreting it.
Post by: BIGINNER on April 24, 2013, 10:27:58 AM
I think I will still take my kids fishing. I will just take the boat and troll, so they don't need to cast. Probably will have to take just one kid at a time. It would be too difficult with two if I'm not allowed to help.
You are allowed to help.
Okay. Well I guess I will look up the actual laws tonight, and read it myself.
Must be different ways of interpreting it.
please share what you find
Post by: Holg3107 on April 24, 2013, 10:35:04 AM
"they must actively participate and be able to demonstrate the ability to handle the gear by themselves. They must follow the rules and restrictions ect... Adults may assist and are not required to have a fishing license if they will not be fishing/harvesting themselves, but children must be present and take part in the entire process."
good luck, and get your kids out to the water!!!