Originally Posted by
DHart
Thanks for all of the input.
I really appreciate the post by jcb in regards to a ruling by Judge Shepherd.
But folks, here's the confusion, and bear with me, please.
Yesterday, I thought about checking to see what Ky Dept. of Fish and Wildlife had to say about this. They have an 800 number you can call with questions; didn't know that until I looked it up.
I was told that a property owner's rights extend to the "riverbed". I was told that I need permission to wade even if I enter the river from an adjoining public property and don't touch the shoreline going up or down river.
So I looked at a property map online (AcreValue, which requires you to sign up), and see that property lines stop at the river. Very confusing.
So now I wonder if KDFW is aware of the ruling posted by jcb.
I guess I will check with the property owner, if possible, in the area I want to wade. If that doesn't work, I'll just go down to the Burkesville landing. Heck, doing catch and release anyway, and just want to fish...