2020. 10. 27. · In the state of California, you can get a one-time payment of $550, which gives your child under 10 a fishing license for a lifetime. This info is according to the California Department of Fish and wildlife website. You will get a sport fishing license every year, which is a good deal for kids whose families love to fish. Create a scrapbook. You might include a brochure from the pet store about the fish, drawings, photos, the leaves of the fake or live plants from the tank, etc. [6] X Research source. Write a poem, short story, or biography about your fish. Make a slideshow or frame a photo of your fish. 6.