whats the law?

sorry mikeg,first time asking question.I was told to get off someones property,even when I was in the water.I was told as long as I'm in the water,I was not tresspassing on private property.I did not or missed it in the reg book. 

I don't believe that is entirely correct Mike.  I work at a law firm and I will see if someone can do the research for me.  I will let you guys know.

BTW....there aren't any creeks in Erie county considered navigable!

Go float through it in a boat and ask the WCO that's waiting for you at the other end if I'm wrong!

Like a stated before....Navigable.
Nothing is deemed Navigable in Erie County!

http://www.fish.state.pa.us/water/public/faq_public_waters.htm

 
It says that you can float on the water, but not fish it.  The land owner does not own the water.

I was never saying to fish posted property.  I myself have never been booted from anyones land.  Why, because if I don't belong there I am not going to go there.  I was just trying to clarify things.

ORIGINAL: anadromous

Does anyone ever hit the search button...?????????

 
True, but this is a much better topic than fishing buddy/club drama, isn't it?!

http://forums.fishusa.com/to_Quadvin/m_130513/tm.htm

had this discussion last week or so.............

My reply to a poster.......

WRONG

Your response on the reports page is WRONG...........property owners own to the middle of the creek--the ground and gravel--streambed  and the air space above........you MAY NOT wade the creek if posted or if you are told you are tresspassing............now, being in a watercraft is a different scenario....navigational servitude---you can float through the property--staying center, but you may not recreate while on or along their property....if you get the craft stuck, you may not get out to WALK the craft over rocks or through shallow water.........

if the property owner owns both sides of the creek.........then he owns all the gravel and streambed..............not just to the middle of the creek

a river deemed navigational supercedes all that is written above....where you may walk the stream so long as you stay within' the high water mark of the stream---check little juniata decision
 
PS.......most WCO's are not going to be waiting to deal with a tresspassing issue, unless it is PFBC property........for the most part....it will be up the local police, state police or whatever entity has jurisdiction in said area

"No body owns the water....It's gods water!"

Someone nail that quote!!!

                                                                                                                                                                      Is it really that big of a deal if a new guy wants to ask a question? You got guy's on here talking about all kinds of nonsense. Every single subject has been posted over the years. If a new guy hit the search button for info every time he had a question, He never would get to post. And how would he get 3,000 post in 2 years like some of the guys here?

I don't know, but I would like a ride if you have one!

sorry guys for stirring up the fishing pool.This was my first time on here asking a question.I usually just keep to myself, read whats happening out their.Alright next time I'll use the search key.I DIDN'T see the sign,apolagized,quickly left.

Mike, you are correct. The law is Riparian rights. The Pa fish and boat commission web site has information on the use of waterways.

alright guys next question.If I'm standing on the outside of the posted property,and throw my line into the water of the posted property,am I still trespassing? just kidding. But wait,now thats a good question.I KNOW, STAY AWAY FROM POSTED PROPERTY.Thanks for the answers to my question.