launching a boat

[ducks_inc]

can anyone tell the rule on launching a boat off public roads? example... launching into the big black/any other creek etc next to a bridge
thanks

[3spop]

As far as state highways, launching is "technically" a no-no.

[Jelly]

Im under the impression that the land is private

[Trip]

Yup, was informed by the green jeans that it was no bueno.

[digger]

Folk's have put in the Yalabusha here in Calhoun City off of HWY 8 for as long as I can remember with no problems.Their not launching off of the road but on the side of HWY next to the bridge sliding boat down the bank.

[DuckBoat]

Never had a problem or heard of anyone having a problem doing so in south MS. I would like to know if there is a law against it.

It seems to me as long as you stay within the right of way you would not be on private land.

[3spop]

[Scully]

Big no no- got a greeting card for doing it one time

[ducks_inc]

the plan was really to put in off a county road next to a bridge on a small creek, not necissarily the road itself. i always heard that 25 feet next to the bridge was state property. plus it would really be a pirogue versus dropping with a trailer.

[420 racin]

If it is a public road and you are in the ROW and the waterbody is a public waterbody, I say go fo it and to hell with the "rules". Load you boat and take off

[dukhntn]