Simple Question

LIforrelaxin · 06-01-2009, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by jrc

Fist of all a Marine Patrol officer has never asked me for a fishing license. I expect only a Fish and Game officer will ask you.

Yes I have never seen the MP bug someone that is fishing. This is the responsibility of the Fish and Game officers. Now here is what my family was told many years ago, by a fish and game officer that my brother new.

As long as the adult doesn't touch anything (pole, fish, or bait) then there are no issue, and no worry about inturpretation. However if the adult helps out in anyway, it is up to the individual Fish and Game officer to decide what is going on. In short if the adult doesn't have a license, you are at the mercy of the Fish and Game officer that stops by to have a chat.

Colt · 06-01-2009, 12:23 PM

If fish and game see's an adult holding a sponge bob fishing pole w/a 4 yr old next to them he's not going to ticket you. Now if your 4 yr old is holding an 8' pole with a $100 reel and a tackle box that would make Charlie Moore proud...someone better have a license.

tis · 06-01-2009, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Colt

If fish and game see's an adult holding a sponge bob fishing pole w/a 4 yr old next to them he's not going to ticket you. Now if your 4 yr old is holding an 8' pole with a $100 reel and a tackle box that would make Charlie Moore proud...someone better have a license.

I would imagine in most cases they would just warn you, but would you want to take a chance? If you are going to pay a ticket anyway why not buy the license. I guess it was a one time fishing experience then maybe it would be worth taking the chance, but otherwise----. It would be my luck that the one time I helped a child without a license, the F&G would come and they would not give me a warning. LI was told exactly the same thing we were by F&G so that must be their official take.

I didn't know you could fish on your own land without a license. However, I imagine that does not include off you own dock because that is on state "land".

I would think if you live in a condo it would be your own land. Why wouldn't it? They just have more than one owner.

LIforrelaxin · 06-01-2009, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by tis

I would imagine in most cases they would just warn you, but would you want to take a chance?

the question really becomes what is the fine as opposed to the price of the license........

An out of state license is what about 40 - 50 $........ what is the fine?

mcdude · 06-01-2009, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Colt

If fish and game see's an adult holding a sponge bob fishing pole .......

I decided I had better check before making a crack about a SpongeBob Fishing Pole and whaddayaknow?

Argie's Wife · 06-01-2009, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by mcdude

I decided I had better check before making a crack about a SpongeBob Fishing Pole and whaddayaknow?

My son has the "Star Wars - Clone Wars" fishing pole...

hoopdawg · 06-01-2009, 08:17 PM

I took the liberty of emailing my friend Lt. Robert Bryant a local Fish and Game Warden and giving him this situation

I need to know the rules/regs on this situation

you are either own your own property or public property and say your 8 year old is fishing and you are there, do you as the parent need a fishing license ?

this is the email that I recieved back from him

David ,

As long as you are not assisting you would not need a license. If you are only baiting the hook or taking the fish off the hook nobody would hassle you but what often happens is that the child loses interest and the parent ends up holding the rod while the kid is off doing something else, even though they might be right nearby. If an officer observes you holding the rod with the line in the water then you would be subject to a fine.

If you have any other questions please feel free to contact me.

Sincerely,

Lt. Robert Bryant

I hope this will help you all !!

SIKSUKR · 06-02-2009, 11:18 AM

Now that sounds like a very reasonable and fair assessment of the situation.

Rattlesnake Guy · 06-02-2009, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by SIKSUKR

Now that sounds like a very reasonable and fair assessment of the situation.

I didn't think it sounded like the official Government position either.

06-01-2009, 12:23 PM	#2
Colt Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 43 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	There's the law and there's common sense If fish and game see's an adult holding a sponge bob fishing pole w/a 4 yr old next to them he's not going to ticket you. Now if your 4 yr old is holding an 8' pole with a $100 reel and a tackle box that would make Charlie Moore proud...someone better have a license.

06-02-2009, 11:18 AM	#8
SIKSUKR Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,075 Thanks: 215 Thanked 903 Times in 509 Posts	Now that sounds like a very reasonable and fair assessment of the situation. __________________ SIKSUKR

06-01-2009, 08:17 PM	#7
hoopdawg Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 64 Thanks: 0 Thanked 30 Times in 13 Posts	I took the liberty of emailing my friend Lt. Robert Bryant a local Fish and Game Warden and giving him this situation I need to know the rules/regs on this situation you are either own your own property or public property and say your 8 year old is fishing and you are there, do you as the parent need a fishing license ? this is the email that I recieved back from him David , As long as you are not assisting you would not need a license. If you are only baiting the hook or taking the fish off the hook nobody would hassle you but what often happens is that the child loses interest and the parent ends up holding the rod while the kid is off doing something else, even though they might be right nearby. If an officer observes you holding the rod with the line in the water then you would be subject to a fine. If you have any other questions please feel free to contact me. Sincerely, Lt. Robert Bryant I hope this will help you all !!

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