05-02-2021, 03:44 PM
Thats a great question. I don't see a problem with sharing rods put out of thw back of the boat, lets everyone get in on the enjoyment of catching a fish, no matter their age. I know states vary on how children may keep fish, here in Idaho kids up to 14 may catch and keep there own limit of fish, in Montana kids up to 13 may catch fish without a license, but those count towards the adult that they're with limit, however they can own a license there and catch and keep their own limit. Now to think that a small child can catch a limit of walleye, that may be a bit far fetched, but a limit of small trout out of a mountain lake or kids pond is a bit more reasonable. Thats great signing your great granddaughter up for the cat contest, I'm sure she'll need a bit of help catching those big fish, but as long as she does most of the work landing them they are her fish.