Still doesn't say it's illegal. Just expect us to check you out.
I originally posted this on the Oklahoma board after "dinobot" brought this to my attention: Now keep in mind this is for Oklahoma, but I'm betting this is going to be in your states regulations as well.
dinobot:
I hear everyone talking about fishing the bridges. What about the fact it's illegal to tie off to or anchor under a bridge.
Lonnie84:
Okay, that's something I was not aware of, not that I was doubting "dinobot" but I like to see it in writing so I went online and looked up the "Oklahoma Boating Laws and Responsibilities" a handbook put out by the OK Lake Patrol,
And low in behold there it is on page #38 YELLOW HIGHLIGHT under.........
.....wait for it ........
....."Home Land Security Restrictions".
Still doesn't say it's illegal. Just expect us to check you out.
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if stopping or tying off under a bridge is considered "HOMELAND SECURITY RESTRICTION" I'd say it's nation wide and "swift and sever action" could mean arrest and/or equipment confiscation. With so many other places to fish why take a chance??
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Im pretty sure when they see you fishing under the bridge theyll leave you alone. Sometimes common sense needs to take over.
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This day and time? Common sense is anything but common with government these days.
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I'm pretty sure you are probably correct, but if one over zealous officer decides to make an example out of you, it might cost you a fortune to fight it. Common sense is way less common than it used to be.
That being said; I would think fishing under a bridge in the middle of nowhere on your favorite lake would be fine. Fishing under a bridge in a major urban area, would be far more likely to draw a response.
After doing a little research, I'm thinking it is only illegal in certain areas and these should be charted. I've found where it says you can be prepared to be checked or boarded if you do anchor under a bridge, but it's not illegal, except in security zones. For example, the big bridge in Tampa Bay, only the main span is shown as a security zone.
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