There's only one public lake near me, everything else seems to be private. When I go on Google Maps, I can see a lot of ponds and smaller bodies of water, but a lot of them are near houses so I assume they are private. Is there anyway to find out which ones are open to fishing?
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by SuggestiveOde151
Talk to the people at your local bait and tackle shop. They should know. Also, check with your states DNR. Again they should have that info available
FS Digest wrote:
There's only one public lake near me, everything else seems to be private. When I go on Google Maps, I can see a lot of ponds and smaller bodies of water, but a lot of them are near houses so I assume they are private. Is there anyway to find out which ones are open to fishing?
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by SuggestiveOde151
Fish& Wildlife should have lists and/ or maps with public access points and handicap access areas.
HenryG
Loc: Falmouth Cape Cod Massachusetts
FS Digest wrote:
There's only one public lake near me, everything else seems to be private. When I go on Google Maps, I can see a lot of ponds and smaller bodies of water, but a lot of them are near houses so I assume they are private. Is there anyway to find out which ones are open to fishing?
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by SuggestiveOde151
Ask be polite don't leave garbage
The only way I have is to ask the property own. If you are given permission to obay their wishes.
Your best resource should be your states Dept of Fish and Game, Natural Resources , etc . In my state they have detailed lists of every lake pond river etc . With access points, fish species and special regulations if applicable
FS Digest wrote:
There's only one public lake near me, everything else seems to be private. When I go on Google Maps, I can see a lot of ponds and smaller bodies of water, but a lot of them are near houses so I assume they are private. Is there anyway to find out which ones are open to fishing?
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by SuggestiveOde151
Best source for this intelligence: a local fish and game club. Easy to locate via Google type search for the town or region. Most will welcome a guest. Buy a round, shoot the bull.
Don't be shy about chatting up people about fishing at the post office, deli, town hall, diner ,church, gas station, or wherever you happen to be, fisherpersons are generally pretty friendly,just like anyone else.
The worst that can happen is annoying some grouchy person. Or, like others mentioned your DWF.
HenryG
Loc: Falmouth Cape Cod Massachusetts
JimCT wrote:
Your best resource should be your states Dept of Fish and Game, Natural Resources , etc . In my state they have detailed lists of every lake pond river etc . With access points, fish species and special regulations if applicable
Been trying to get a hold of them now for 2yrs to find out about the no lead rule with sinkers how it pertains to lead used in lures like jigs etc.since the Covid no ones been there to answer calls
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