Quote Originally Posted by outdoorsman_33 View Post
Can someone explain the laws/rights with fishing in the marinas on the Ohio River. I see signs that fishing is not allowed. I also do not see how they can prevent recreation fishing from occurring since it is connected and accessed via public waters. I do not want to get a ticket but would love to fish these waters. I purposely do not enter any tournaments on the Ohio because I know that others fish the Marinas but I do not know where the laws stand. Any insight into this situation is greatly appreciated.
I can't say in that situation but with most Corps Lakes many of the marina areas are leased for commercial purpose areas and the lease holder has certain rights to reduce or prevent interference in his venture within that area. Few seem to know or choose to ignore it and the signs but fishing is not allowed in most marina areas. However that is between the marina operator, Fish and Wildlife Service, lease grantor and the angler, no boater has the right to be harassing another angler as in the video, I would rape him in court. A note to tournament anglers is that fishing in most marina leased areas is a violation of posted restriction, which by most tournament rules is automatic disqualification.