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Do the rights of the public include being able to cross private property to gain access to the public waters?

April 26, 2017able cross gain private Property public Rights waters

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Do the rights of the public include being able to cross private property to gain access to the public waters?

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No. The public does not have a right to cross on private property to gain access to public waters. However, if you enter a public waterway lawfully (e.g., through a public access point), you can wade, boat, float or otherwise be in the waterway where it passes through private property.