Joe R Posted April 16, 2019 Report Share Posted April 16, 2019 Does anyone know the true laws with respect to Illinois laws and non navigable waterways? Most small rivers and streams are considered non navigable in private lands and my understanding is private land owners own the river bottom and banks so in theory you are trespassing. Questions.. Is it considered trespassing if you are in a kayak floating through private land areas? What about bridge areas does anyone know if there is some leeway laws where space around bridge is never considered private land? For example if you stay within like 20 feet of bridge for example. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark K Posted April 16, 2019 Report Share Posted April 16, 2019 if the landowner owns both sides of the bank they own the stream bed below, and yes you are trespassing even if in a boat. Not in theory you are trespassing. I believe that bridges are considered easements, but parking next to it might be private. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark K Posted April 16, 2019 Report Share Posted April 16, 2019 See this thread. Where I actually called a DNR cop assigned to the area in question. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark K Posted April 16, 2019 Report Share Posted April 16, 2019 Here is a list of the DNR cops by county. Just call and ask. https://www.dnr.illinois.gov/LawEnforcement/Documents/DistrictCPOPhonesAndEmails.pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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