No Tresspassing

[Skincheese]

So I have a question for all you Potomac fishermen. The other day I was going to fish inside the Mt Vernon Yacht club creek which is off of Dogue Creek. At the mouth of the marina is a sign that says among other things 'No Fishing'. I always thought there was no restrictions to public waters (with the exception of the military installations up and down the river). I also think Quantico Marina also has a sign that says 'No Fishing'. I did not attempt to enter the Mt Vernon Yacht club but wanted to get thoughts on this.

[bassdge]

areas that have been dredged and blocked off can be restricted if it was not “navigable “ water. I am not familiar with that particular marina with no trespassing. Call the local game warden if you want the correct information.

[herndonpro]

If you have ever been to the back of that area it is obvious that it is a natural creek. If you look at Google Earth you can see where the stream runs in on the upper end. It's been 4 or 5 years since I've been in there, but I used to fish that area alot when I regularly launched at Pohick.

[bassnut1]

I fished in that marina a couple weeks ago. A few people milling around their boats. Nobody said anything to me. worst they can do is tell you to leave.

[RonCat]

Have fished in there many times without an issue, except all I ever got was dinks. Now the docks out front, and if there is grass, is a much different story. Never fished Quantico Marina, not sure they can legally regulate it given its location on the River. While it is a m8litary facility, I am pretty certain it is attached to the town of Quantico, which is not part of the base.

[Chris1009]

Its navigable water and therefore cannot be restricted. I went through this years ago. I was fishing a tournament in there, and someone told me it was a private marina and I had to leave. I had done all my research beforehand, so I politely refused. He said he was going to call the police, which he did. The police officer talked to him, the guy pointed at me. The had a brief conversation and the police officer left. Feel free. Its perfectly legal to fish there.