Rules to get on Water

[lots2fish28]

Question for you guys I am originally from Wi and moved to this wonderful state last year. I did not have time to duck hunt last year due to Job and moving but I intend to this year. I have been doing a lot of scouting recently and I have found alot of small lakes and ponds that come right up to the road. My question is is it legal to put a boat in off a county road and park on side of the road even if there is not a landing. I was told it is but just trying to be sure dont want to [PoorWordUsage] anyone off. Tried to look up in regs but it seems very grey any info would be great

[BucksnDucks]

Yes your correct if the water runs up to the shoulder of the road, you can legally access it. I will say though that in certain townships the landowners actually own up to the middle of the road in which then u would need permission, again only a small percentage is like this, but it does happen.

[lots2fish28]

okay got it thanks now how many feet in is considered the shoulder of the road the spot im looking at has mabye 5 to ten feet of cattails next to it is this still considered the shoulder. Thanks

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33 from middle of a county road in MN...