On the Bruce peninsula, Lake Huron there is a set back from the high water mark, can't remember how many feet, but the shore is crown land and can be walked by anyone. If you saw that picture I posted of the low water
and the dock, the dock is ours only in that we had permission to build it but you can't charge anyone for trespassing if they use it! I'll have to check with Dad on the wording. I know presently there are a number of court cases over Great Lakes landowners trying to restrict access to shorelines, as a family we have participated in fund raising for legal fees to fight these land owners, and peacefull demonstrations against them. I won't comment on rivers or streams but the Canadian waters of the Great Lakes belong to Canadians and as such all should have access to these waters.
Dock etiquette
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fishforfun
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Cancatchbass
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Allrighty!
Allrighty, WIG. Then we're on the same page. 
I thought you had meant that your property extended 12' into (under) the River.
As for your property not actually reaching the water's edge, that's why I originally said established high water mark. Any time water levels drop, on a seasonal or cyclical basis, we really do not own waterfront property any more.
I like to think my property is growing, though...
phitty- I wonder if you're referring to a form of right-of-way which allows logging activity to continue even when the river would be otherwise inaccessible?
Isn't it neat how some of these topics take on a life of their own?
CCB
I thought you had meant that your property extended 12' into (under) the River.
As for your property not actually reaching the water's edge, that's why I originally said established high water mark. Any time water levels drop, on a seasonal or cyclical basis, we really do not own waterfront property any more.
I like to think my property is growing, though...phitty- I wonder if you're referring to a form of right-of-way which allows logging activity to continue even when the river would be otherwise inaccessible?
Isn't it neat how some of these topics take on a life of their own?
CCB
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I might take a couple of quick casts near someone's dock if I see nobody is out and about. Personally, I don't feel comfortable fishing someone's dock if they are outside their cottage. I guess I wouldn't like it too much if I was in my backyard and someone was just hanging out on the edge of my lawn tossing stuff around. That's just me, though; I like my privacy whether I'm the one in the boat or on land.
I whole heartedly agree with the others that have said use "common courtesy" and respect for the dock owners wishes...move on if they seem uncomfortable with your presence. It's not worth getting in a huff about.
I think that was funny about the "pet fish"!
W.
I whole heartedly agree with the others that have said use "common courtesy" and respect for the dock owners wishes...move on if they seem uncomfortable with your presence. It's not worth getting in a huff about.
I think that was funny about the "pet fish"!
W.
Thanks, Dad, for taking me fishing when I was a kid.
RIPARIAN RIGHTS - Legal rights of owners of land bordering on a river or other body of water; also, law which pertains to use of the water for that land.
RIPARIAN PROPRIETORS - Those who own the land bounding upon a water course, are so called.
Such riparian proprietor owns that portion of the bed of the river (not navigable) which is adjoining his land usque ad filum aquce; or, in other words, to the thread or central line of the stream. The proprietor of land adjoining a navigable river has an exclusive right to the soil, between high and low water marks, for the purpose of erecting wharves or buildings thereon.
http://www.lectlaw.com/def2/q054.htm
RIPARIAN PROPRIETORS - Those who own the land bounding upon a water course, are so called.
Such riparian proprietor owns that portion of the bed of the river (not navigable) which is adjoining his land usque ad filum aquce; or, in other words, to the thread or central line of the stream. The proprietor of land adjoining a navigable river has an exclusive right to the soil, between high and low water marks, for the purpose of erecting wharves or buildings thereon.
http://www.lectlaw.com/def2/q054.htm
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Cancatchbass
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Welll...
Just so there is no confusion:
Please note that definition clearly states not navigable. Applies to small streams, brooks, and drainage ditches, I would guess...
CCB
Please note that definition clearly states not navigable. Applies to small streams, brooks, and drainage ditches, I would guess...
CCB
Will The Miramichi and other rivers in New Brunswick aren't small.
I guess I should have stated that,these are old land grants,from the King way back when
The mirimachi river,yep it's me
Heres a url for a camp on the Mirimachi,and this isn't even a good pool,most are owned by Americans that have bought the leases.
http://www.terryhuntersvinland.com/hayesville.htm
note the the price,camp not worth that it's the RIPARIAN RIGHTS that cost the money. They acturally can charge you for trespasing if you float down the river and drop anchor or fish his pool as you drift through. These rights give him ownership of the water for as long as it passes over his property. Most of the major Salmon rivers that still have fish are owned this way,with a few Crown owned pools,for us locals,but the best pools are all privatly owned.
I guess I should have stated that,these are old land grants,from the King way back when
The mirimachi river,yep it's me
Heres a url for a camp on the Mirimachi,and this isn't even a good pool,most are owned by Americans that have bought the leases.
http://www.terryhuntersvinland.com/hayesville.htm
note the the price,camp not worth that it's the RIPARIAN RIGHTS that cost the money. They acturally can charge you for trespasing if you float down the river and drop anchor or fish his pool as you drift through. These rights give him ownership of the water for as long as it passes over his property. Most of the major Salmon rivers that still have fish are owned this way,with a few Crown owned pools,for us locals,but the best pools are all privatly owned.
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Good topic. I've had a few run-ins over the years. I would never think to get within 100 yards of a dock if someone is trying to enjoy it, although it is legal to do so. Normally, most people use common sense in this regard, but you always get a few exceptions. I enjoy taking fish off natural structure more than catching them around docks, but sometimes I can't resist. A few years ago I got yelled at just for fishing in a bay with only one cottage on it.......I was at least 300 yards away (sorry, I can't do meters), and these people came out of their cottage, went down to their dock, and boated out to me; requesting that I leave their area. They didn't seem to understand that it wasn't "their area," but it wasn't worth the argument, so I left. The worst part was that I had just had a follow from a musky right before they chased me away! Next time I'll be sure to have my flare gun.