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[casinoJim]

So If I take the kids fishing, do they get their own limit of salmon?

I could not find a "youth" license like we do for hunting.

If I take 2 kids, can we collectively take 6 Sockeye and 3 springs(presuming of course they hook up, play and land their own fish).?

 Is there a method used to record their catch?

Thanks
Jim.

[DragonSpeed]

Your numbers are correct. 

If they are under 16, no license or tag is required, but they must follow the same regulations for limits etc.

Due to the casting challenges in the close enviroment of sockeye fishing, many fathers will hook into the fish and then let their kids play it in. 

In the extreme case (one that should be fined, IMHO), dad drags fish to within inches of the beach and then hands rod to kid and tells them to walk away from shore... loudly congratulating them on THEIR fish 

[casinoJim]

Your numbers are correct. 

If they are under 16, no license or tag is required, but they must follow the same regulations for limits etc.

Due to the casting challenges in the close enviroment of sockeye fishing, many fathers will hook into the fish and then let their kids play it in. 

In the extreme case (one that should be fined, IMHO), dad drags fish to within inches of the beach and then hands rod to kid and tells them to walk away from shore... loudly congratulating them on THEIR fish 

Thought as much, and yes it is rather sad to see 4 year olds dragged to the river for 6 hours so dad can get their fish. This is so wrong on many levels, safety, ethics, morality etc.

Is there a specific link to this allotment rule, or is it so common knowledge that the CO would never challenge this ?

Jim.

[coho13]

in the tidal you must get a licence for your kids but it is free, you must also get the salmon tag which cost 6.72. in non tidal there is no licence or tag needed

[Rodney]

Tidal waters salmon stamp and possession limit for juveniles: http://www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/fm-gp/rec/licence-permis/index-eng.htm#Salmon_stamps

Freshwater salmon stamp and possession limit for juveniles: http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/fw/fish/regulations/docs/1113/fishing-synopsis_2011-13_provincial.pdf

[hue-nut]

Thought as much, and yes it is rather sad to see 4 year olds dragged to the river for 6 hours so dad can get their fish. This is so wrong on many levels, safety, ethics, morality etc.

Is there a specific link to this allotment rule, or is it so common knowledge that the CO would never challenge this ?

Jim.

Sad???what a bummer to get to hit the river with your dad and run around helping people bonk fish, gut them, ect. Sure if the dad is a deuche, but I see a lot of kids having a blast out there, better than being left at home to watch tv

[bcguy]

Sad???what a bummer to get to hit the river with your dad and run around helping people bonk fish, gut them, ect. Sure if the dad is a deuche, but I see a lot of kids having a blast out there, better than being left at home to watch tv

Got that right, great memories for the kids!!!!

[azafai]

as long as they are safe and taken care of they are way better off as to set at home an watch TV.  why a 6 years old kid should be excluded here?
majority of kids love that outdoor experience.

[fic]

I saw this guy trying to fish the Veddar Crossing with his 2 (4 year old girls), holding on to the steep slopes behind him while the water is raging through.
No PFD's on any of them.

[azafai]

yes, safety first.  particularly when you have kids with you.

[lovetofish]

Got that right, great memories for the kids!!!!

Absolutely! Although our girls are older now and have work and other interests, they had a lot of fun on the river with us. The look on their faces when fighting a fish was awesome. Our son has been going with us for 7 or 8 years now (he is now 14) and we are in deep trouble if we don't take him along.
The kids would wear their lifejackets and swim in the bays or small channels, build sand castles, look for agates, or just wander around. We would quite often have a fire so they could roast weiners or marshmallows. I am sure they will always remember the fun they had on the river.

[DragonSpeed]

Most of the kids I see never fight a fish and somehow they catch their limit too

I think 10-11 is a good age for them to be able to "fight" a sockeye back to the beach but until that, let's call a spade a spade folks.

[Shifter]

I was hooking chum for my 8 year old last year and he fought them the whole time, all I did was hook em.
He battled some big ones, did quite well for himself, this year I'll let him cast as well.
I don't see a problem with kids on the river so long as they are safe.
Raging torrents ect, not a place for kids, and I have 2 that i would love to take with me everywhere.
He also chose to put all his back.

[coho65]

i saw a 10 year old battle a 35lb spring like an old pro last year and land it.i'd rather see the kids on the river rather than playin xbox anyday, regardless if some rules are bent.

[lude98r]

My 4 and 6 year olds have a blast on the river and don't feel tortured being out there for 6 hours. I talk to my boys; they don't want to leave after 6 hours. I also hook and pass them the rod, sometimes their cast cant make it far enough. If you could see the smiles on their faces pretty sure they enjoy themselves.