07-18-2008, 11:17 PM
RE: "Does this really mean you can go on any stream in UT as long as you don't go above the high water mark?"
One thing to remember about this ruling is that it does require that there be a public access point to get on the river without trespassing. Because of this, there will still be a lot of streams that will be hard to legally access. But once legally in, you are OK, as long as you stay in the water.
From what I currently understand , this ruling did not define "the high water mark" as the boundary. (Montana does) and another court ruling or challenge may next be needed to provide that definition. For now, it appears that you must stay IN the water.
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One thing to remember about this ruling is that it does require that there be a public access point to get on the river without trespassing. Because of this, there will still be a lot of streams that will be hard to legally access. But once legally in, you are OK, as long as you stay in the water.
From what I currently understand , this ruling did not define "the high water mark" as the boundary. (Montana does) and another court ruling or challenge may next be needed to provide that definition. For now, it appears that you must stay IN the water.
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