can u fish streams that is private property as long as u r not on the ground(like if i was in a raft.?

Question

in other wards do they own the water 2

Answer 1

Not without an easement from the landowner. Otherwise you are tresspassing.

Answer 2

No, most people that live on waterfront properties have bought there "share" of the lake/stream etc, there for unless you are a resident in the area of that lake/stream or have a right to be in there then keep out, most people will give you a warningbefore a penalty, after all, its not your fault if you dont know, so go raft!!

Answer 3

Excellent question!!! I am asked the same one from others and have no real answer. My advice, best checkin' with landowner (if can be found) to be on the safe side. I've worked cattle ranches before and was told ta' run everyone out (ha' hard ta' do when they're scootin' down the waterways on a raft and I'm on horseback) that I did not know and that be a very uncomfortable situation, especially when your dealin' with complete strangers!! Hope someone comes up with a legitmate answer for ya'...

Answer 4

Now, Here's where you have to be careful unless you know the law of the area your fishing (boating in) some States actually have legalized the ownership of the waterway to the landowner in some States so, that means you have to ask permission to go by on the river, stream, whatever it is, or, you guessed it, your trespassing.
In these States, there trying to rescind these laws at the fight of the landowner but, you might want to check first because you could end up in jail for.....floating down the river?

Answer 5

Most people only own the land up to the river and not the river its self. I would make sure to contact someone who knows, and that is not the land owner. The land owner will always tell you that you can't fish in the river. If you do your homework you will catch a ton of fish and piss off a land owner or two. It's ok, you have a right to fish!

Answer 6

NOBODY can own water!! so all you would have to do is put in at a public boat launch or park, and Raft down the river (or Lake)!!! Then FISH!!

Answer 7

I'm not sure... you better talk to the person who owns the river before you get caught in the middle of their river stuck on a raft fishing... that is just my opinion.

Answer 8

Here in Canada you cannot own the lake or river, just the land.

Funny story: I met these 2 americans fishing once who told me that I had their permission to fish on the lake they had "rented" (for a lot of $$!). I was thinking of telling them that actually they got ripped off because you can't own a lake and therefore can't rent one either, but i figured i would support our local tourism industry and let them think what they want to think!

Answer 9

NC law states if the water is navigable you can fish it.

But when I tried fishing from my kayak in the fly fishing clubs creek at Pensacola, some club members & the game warrden said I could not do it. When I told him I could & would fight it in court, blahh blahh blahh, I ended up leaving without a ticket but with the warning, I'd better not do it again.

They sure got some nice fish in there...................

Answer 10

unless otherwise specified by state or county regulations you are able to fish in waterways. The only time land owners can come after you is if you touch riverbanks or damage private property (fences, docks, etc.)

Answer 11

No, not if the stream is located within the boundries of the area that is private property.
Unless of course you want buckshot in your butt!