[Bill14564]

Originally Posted by FlaDreamer

Here's the guidelines. Please don't fish behind our homes as a matter of security and privacy. Here's the guidelines/link to the entire development. THANK YOU!!

EXAMPLE:
Location:
Where to fish:

Located on Warnock Rd across from Lake Deaton pool
Alongside the banks of Warnock Rd

Located beside Lake Deaton Pool
Alongside the banks behind Lake Deaton Pool

https://www.districtgov.org/departme...=travellens.co

This section is also worth noting:

2. Fishermen may fish in any lake, canal or stream, whether natural or man-made, which can be reached without crossing over or trespassing upon any privately owned property or golf courses.

There is no mention of proximity to private property or position relative to private property so long as the body of water can be reached without crossing over or trespassing upon private property.

That 10' of land between your property line and the water's edge is not your private property no matter what the real estate agent led you to believe.

Similarly, the 10' of land from your house to your property line IS private property. If the fishermen are crossing that area or sitting on that area then they are trespassing and you should contact the local authorities.

[FlaDreamer]

Thank you for expanding the discussion and for the opportunity to further magnify what I should have provided the first time. I would agree with your answer as suggesting it applies to all bodies of water if the guidance did not specially identify those bodies of water that can be fished behind homes and those that are from the banks as shown below.

Agree that it may be confusing.

LAKE MIRA MAR
Location:
Where you can fish:
LAKE CHULA VISTA
Location:
Where you can fish:
SUMMERHILL POND
Location:
Dustin Drive next to the Silver Lake Rec. Center
You can fish the entire lake (respect homeowner property)

Behind the La Hacienda Rec. Center
You can fish the entire lake (respect homeowner property)

Avenida Central to Bernardo Blvd.

Along the banks of Bernardo Blvd.

[BillyGreenYokel]

I understand that some homeowners don't want anyone along the ponds behind their homes. But where's the love for the fishermen? I'd say most of these folks are respectful and just want to enjoy a little time trying to catch that BIG one. And in most places, if they stay near the water, they aren't close to the homes.

The Fishing Guidelines that were linked state that, "Fishermen may fish in any lake, canal or stream, whether natural or man-made, which can be reached without crossing over or trespassing upon any privately owned property or golf courses."

Residential lots do not extend to the water's edge. There is probably 20 ft or more of district property surrounding the ponds, depending upon water levels. So if there is district access to the pond from a street, recreation center, etc., then it seems that the area around the pond should be fishable if the fisherman stays on district property and does not cross onto private residential lots.

Ponds that are not fishable are clearly noted in the guidelines as Prohibited or marked with No Fishing signs.

There are ponds listed in the guidelines as Recommended Fishing Locations. The key word seems to be "Recommended". It does not say "Allowable", nor do the guidelines imply that these are the ONLY fishing locations.

The guidelines say, "Please be mindful and respectful by others property, vegetation, foliage, and landscaping". Why include this statement if fisherman cannot be near private property lines?

[Shipping up to Boston]

Since the ancient and honorable Villagers on these threads love to remind us how long theyve been here....it’s only fitting that the gators flex their seniority card. Even after many eviction attempts and the fact that we continue to be ‘squatters’ on portions of their land.......in the words of Tom Brady and on behalf of the gators ‘we’re still here’! As it should be!

[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by thelegges

It’s catch and release so only thing eating fish in TV is the gators

Dont forget the pelicans. They are very good at herding fish and than having them for lunch