I didn't quite get your meaning of "I say no one should own water, fish, or land under water. IMO. Did they own that water before it fell from the sky? Sure they may say they own the land under the water, but hey, my boat isn't touching that land."Originally Posted by RICHYD4U
They have had similar issues out West, where I am from. They finally passed a law that stated if you can access the water either through public land or through permission from a land owner, than once on the water or along its bank line (anywhere the water has once been), then you were not trespassing. This has allowed people to access water and go miles up into once private fishing areas. Needless to say, big fish are being caught that had never seen a lure before.
I say no one should own water, fish, or land under water. IMO. Did they own that water before it fell from the sky?Sure they may say they own the land under the water, but hey, my boat isn't touching that land.
Fish on!
-Rich
You wouldn't be talking about private lakes, right? I own a lake, the land around and under the water, I bought the fish that are in the lake, and most of the water didn't fall from the sky. It is fed by three springs that I also own. The land has been owned by my family for over 150 years, we have paid ad valorem (property) taxes on it ever since taxes have been in existence. I own every acre of it free and clear; not one cent of debt is against it.
I'm sure you are a more respectable man than to try and fish in a private lake without permission. Mine is posted, the State Game and Fish Officer is a family friend, and I have an attorney that can empty a tresspasser's pockets before he can sneeze.
