How much help can I give my child who is learning to fish?

You can set up the tackle, bait the hook or tie on the lure, and you can take the fish off the hook. You cannot cast it for them or reel in the fish or lure. If the child gets tired of fishing, make sure they reel in the line rather than leaving it set up near you. If you are not fishing but have a valid license you could do the casting and reeling.