Originally Posted by
tall
There are always going to be exceptions and contradictions. I used to live in Minnesota, which completely follows the 'navigable is public' rule, other than Red Lake. The tribe holds that Lower and 2/3 of Upper Red Lake were never ceded to the US, and therefore do not fall under the 'navigable is public' rule and they will confiscate boat and all gear of anyone that crosses the line and leave you standing at the border of the reservation. I once watched a thread on another forum reach 20-some pages of discussion over the issue with all kinds of legal quotes, links, and emotion. Blah, blah, blah.
Bottom line, I have to agree - talk to the owners. Look at it this way: around here if you are walking along a stream, it is probably running through someone's field. Even though I do have legal right to access the water, I would rather talk to the owner first and be forwarned about the bull in the field than be surprised and have to chase the bull off with my 4-weight.
Tall
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