Kayak fishing - private land?

I would say yes its probably private if its a subdivision canal system, especially if you are within sight of peoples yards

well 2 things, if you own a house in that area that would in most cases give you access rights "I would think" and maybe that guy owns a house there?

point #2 if the spot you fish is along someones boundry line, that "could" be considered as trespassing along their right of way even though you aren't "on" the property

I don't know, I do know, I feel as I think you do, that it should all be public access unless you pass through a fixed barrier to get there.

I've fished it from a kayak numerous times with no issue. I see guides and other powerboats in there. The canals are man made but I guess the main issue is where does the landowner's property line end? At the water or does it extend into the water? Are the canals "common" areas owned and controlled by the homeowners association?

Were the canals dedicated to public use like streets are?

Piqued my interest. I may look at the subdivision plat next time I'm at the courthouse.

Question for the OP: where did your buddy launch his canoe? If he just drove up onto an empty lot and unloaded his canoe there, of course he'd get run off.

I launch my kayak either at The Dock or Salt Bayou and make a long peddle to get there.

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If the lines are true, the property extends into the water (not sure why, if so, but im not a civil engineer)

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I don't know anything about this area either, but I am a civil engineer. Typically, the property lines extend into the water to limit access behind lots and to limit maintenance requirements of the HOA. If the property line is in the water, then the homeowner is required to maintain the entire bank down to the water.

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Question for the OP: where did your buddy launch his canoe? If he just drove up onto an empty lot and unloaded his canoe there, of course he'd get run off.

I launch my kayak either at The Dock or Salt Bayou and make a long peddle to get there.

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I was thinking the same thing. I drove through there last year looking for a place to launch my kayak, but I couldn't find a spot that seemed like it would be legal to do so. I agree, that the long paddle is your best bet.

That's bull. It's navigable tidal water. I can float it, I can fish it

Right?!

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If the lines are true, the property extends into the water (not sure why, if so, but im not a civil engineer)

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I would think the property line extends a little ways into the water so that the owner can build their dock or boat slip on property they own.


ETA: Whats the name of that app you have there that shows property boundary lines?

thanks!