Met Karen on Lake Lanier yesterday

[natureman]

I did hear several years ago, one of the big marinas was running fishermen out, and if they didn't leave, they called Hall Count Police. When Hall County's finest arrived, they first told the fishermen to leave, and if they argued their rights, they cited them! Apparently, the Hall County Court upheld the citations and fined the "offenders."

I guess the fine was low enough that no one ever took it further up the legal chain.

The marina leases are written to include control of the water area since that is where the docks and big money is. Some operators take it a little too seriously while others welcome fishermen who spend money there. Although a strong argument can be made that it is public water, in reality the lease instrument would rule. Like anything it is probably selectively enforced.

 

[Robust Redhorse]

I've seen people camping on ROW in Atlanta every time I have to drive through!


But, yes, you are not supposed to camp on a ROW.

 

[huntnnut]

COE boundary lines often run in the water and the adjoining property at the water may be private property. One can't assume the corp line is 100 to 200 foot deep from the waterline. Besides the dock is permitted to the property owner and they are private docks. Unless you're invited by the property owner you're not to be on them or even tied up to them, otherwise you would be trespassing.

 

[1eyefishing]

I've seen people camping on ROW in Atlanta every time I have to drive through!


But, yes, you are not supposed to camp on a ROW.

Your last 2 posts are contradictory.

 

[DynamicDennis]

the ones that we have the most trouble out of are the ones that move from up north to Florida then move up here

Believe me, as a gunshine state resident, we are happy to see those folks leave.