Can fishermen walk down a stream and fish if they don have the adjacent landowners permission as long as they stay in the water?
: This question does not have one answer that fits all situations. In some cases, as with ponds and lakes, a landowner may hold title only to the shoreline. In others, the owner may in fact own the stream bad or lake bed and may be able to legally prohibit all access and uses except navigation by boat through the waterway. It may be necessary to research the deed for a piece of property to determine the owner’s rights. The best starting point is always to seek permission to avoid unpleasant confrontations.
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