Fishermen’s Rights

This video discusses what the law has to say about landowner and fishermen's rights and some tips to avoid confrontation on the water.

NOTE: This video is for information only and is not intended to provide legal advice. There is some slight variance between states' interpretations of navigable waters, and one should always review the laws of the state you're fishing in, in order to avoid a trespass claim.

0:00 Intro
1:02 What are Littoral and Riparian Rights
1:51 Rights of the Public
2:56 Navigable Waters and the Floating Log Test
3:56 The Ordinary High Water Mark
4:40 Restrictions to Navigable Water
5:54 Angler Harassment
6:22 Tips to Avoiding Confrontation

SOURCES

Mike Iaconelli Fishing Video
   • You Don't Own the Water! (Karen Freak...  


Aiden J Fishing Video
   • ANGRY LADY vs Fisherman (She Jumped I...  


National Organization of Rivers
https://criverwatch.org/legal/case_pd...


Regulated Navigation Areas
https://www.dco.uscg.mil/RNA/


33 CFR Part 329
https://www.nap.usace.army.mil/Portal...


Collins vs. Gerhardt
https://www.michbar.org/file/programs...