I hope you are satisfied with your deal as it may have been your best route. Doing some quick searching, it is not required to post signs for criminal trespassing in Kentucky, but it is to the advantage of the land owner in civil cases when seeking damages for damaged property. Markings are never required for buildings and structures, so the locks could easily be considered a structure. I would think the "fishing without permission" IS the proper citation. It would be the same as entering a private farm pond and fishing without permission. Asking and gaining permission would be the proper alternative.
Here's where I am scratching my head. Conservation officers can enforce most laws and especially those related to land. WHY did he not write trespassing tickets to those who were there regardless of whether they were fishing or not?
I can understand the lock master not wanting people there. But that should go for those fishing or "not" just the same.
One more note: Whether they have to mark it or not, they SHOULD. It sends major mixed signals not having it marked then having the law just show up, especially when so many people seem to be doing it.
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