Netting a fish without a license

If I bring a friend out on my tandem kayak, can he/she net a fish without owning a fishing license?

I would think not.

He/she sounds like he/she is interested in fishing, so he/she should just get a license!


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Yep, that's kinda what I figured. Thanks!

I think the DFW defines fishing with the wording of "pursuit" so, I would interpret that to mean netting as well as any other type of "capture assist".

This was actually answered in a DFG Q&A.

https://californiaoutdoorsqas.com/2015/03/26/wildlife-feeders-to-attract-turkeys-before-the-season/

Answer: yes. they can net without a license.

Passengers netting fish?
Question: Can a person net fish for others without having their own California Sport Fishing License?  (Pete)

Answer: Yes, as long as you are referring to using a “landing net” to net another angler’s fish that is unable to use the landing net them self for some obvious reason, then it’s ok. Assisting someone with the use of a landing net in this way would not require a license, but using other types of nets, such as gill nets, seines, dip nets for catching baitfish in the ocean would require a license.

well, you leanr something new every day! Thanks Ben. Good to know.

At least the DFW is consistently inconsistent

Wow one learns something every day!

Nothing says "commitment" like buying her a fishing license guys...handing her a net, what does that say about your feelings for her? Hook n pass bro, hook, and, pass.

haha.  perhaps OP is in a non-committal relationship. 

nevertheless, thanks for this info!
I'm sure it'll come in 'handly' some day.