Fishing on Private Ponds

wildberry · 06-12-2010, 04:16 PM

I haven't been fishing for a number of years, and plan to do some this fall. My dad and I usually fished on private ponds, though we did visit the local lakes at times.

What I can't remember is, do you need a license/permit on private ponds and lakes? Or does the answer depend on what state you are on? I know I need permission from the owner(s) which I already have, but I know that the park rangers look everywhere!

I have been checked SEVERAL times in the past.

lovetohunt · 06-13-2010, 03:23 PM

I don't think you need any license for fishing on someone's private pond. I would not think so anyway. I would still get my license though if you are planning on fishing anywhere else.

06-12-2010, 04:16 PM	#1
wildberry Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 13	Fishing on Private Ponds I haven't been fishing for a number of years, and plan to do some this fall. My dad and I usually fished on private ponds, though we did visit the local lakes at times. What I can't remember is, do you need a license/permit on private ponds and lakes? Or does the answer depend on what state you are on? I know I need permission from the owner(s) which I already have, but I know that the park rangers look everywhere! I have been checked SEVERAL times in the past.

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06-13-2010, 03:23 PM	#2
lovetohunt Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 13	I don't think you need any license for fishing on someone's private pond. I would not think so anyway. I would still get my license though if you are planning on fishing anywhere else.