Question (license, CA)
Nov 21, 2019 11:53:47 #
(In california/Alameda County) Are you allowed to fish with a friend who has a license while you don't have a license? I looked all over google but couldn't find a straight answer.
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by wolf_charmer
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by wolf_charmer
Nov 21, 2019 11:55:24 #
If I were you I'd check California's Game and Wildlife state website. If its not clearly stated I'm sure there's a customer service number. At least that's how it works in Massachusetts. I had a question a few weeks ago and couldn't find the answer, so I called and they were very helpful.
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by OG_Chatterbait
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by OG_Chatterbait
Nov 21, 2019 11:55:29 #
I can't speak for CA specifically, but typically, if you're engaged in the process of fishing you need a license. You can physically be there with your friend without a license, but you can't hold a pole or take a fish off a hook.
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by Pythonas
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by Pythonas
Nov 21, 2019 11:55:33 #
In California the only place you can fish without a license is on a manmade structure such as a pier, any other location you will require your own license
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by saampinaali
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by saampinaali
Nov 21, 2019 11:55:38 #
As others have said you will need your own license. However you can go to a "pay lake", private owned place and pay $5-15 and not need a license. Not a bad deal considering a lot of public lakes still charge a fee even after getting a license.
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by Ralphus999
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by Ralphus999
Nov 21, 2019 11:55:46 #
Nope.
Can't drive a car without a license even if a passenger has a license.
Same deal.
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by OysterToadfish
Can't drive a car without a license even if a passenger has a license.
Same deal.
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by OysterToadfish
Nov 21, 2019 11:56:24 #
FS Digest wrote:
I can't speak for CA specifically, but typically, if you're engaged in the process of fishing you need a license. You can physically be there with your friend without a license, but you can't hold a pole or take a fish off a hook.
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by Pythonas
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by Pythonas
Also like this in Kansas.
Nov 21, 2019 11:58:24 #
Nov 21, 2019 12:30:31 #
GlennMc928
Loc: Tualatin OR
If you are the spectator and not fishermen and there is only one fishing rod being used then there is no need to have a second license as long as you are not doing the fishing or have rod in hand. Think of all the times that a family has taken there kids on a picnic to the lake and the family eats and watches the dad fish does the whole family have a fishing license to watch and eat and the answer is no but if a second person is fishing you do.
Nov 21, 2019 14:52:00 #
Basically, if you are 16 or older in the state of California, you need a fishing license in order to fish, unless you are fishing from a pier.
Nov 22, 2019 06:56:27 #
Nov 22, 2019 08:11:24 #
Graywulff wrote:
License: Don't get caught without one. I did once paid through the nose.
And wallet.
Ouch
Nov 22, 2019 08:16:38 #
EasternOZ wrote:
it was 1980 something. Last day of vacation and temp license had expired. I went fishing anyway. Bam!! Game warden..... Cost me almost $200. Lesson learned.And wallet.
Ouch
Ouch
Nov 22, 2019 08:32:15 #
Graywulff wrote:
it was 1980 something. Last day of vacation and temp license had expired. I went fishing anyway. Bam!! Game warden..... Cost me almost $200. Lesson learned.
Like I said ouch.
They usually bave hefty fines just to help memories if nothing else.
Nov 22, 2019 08:34:51 #
EasternOZ wrote:
Never went without one after that.Like I said ouch.
They usually bave hefty fines just to help memories if nothing else.
They usually bave hefty fines just to help memories if nothing else.
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