Fishing around docks and marinas, law and etiquette? Don't want to overstep.

[jimithyashford]

So, it is my understanding that in Missouri, and in most states in fact, while a marina or dockyard can have rules that say nofishing, that only applies to fishing FROM the dock, that if I kayak up to the dock from public waters, I can fish in and around the docks/marina all I want, so long as I don't tie off, get out of my kayak, pull into the actual slots, in in any way impede someone from getting into or out of their slot.

Is that legally correct?

And then second question, aside from strict legality, what about etiquette? Is this one of those things where "yeah technically it's legal but it makes you a major asshole" type things, or one of those "This is totally allowed and if people give you a hard time they are in the wrong" type of things? I genuinely don't know.

 

Thanks.

[Quillback]

21 minutes ago, jimithyashford said:

So, it is my understanding that in Missouri, and in most states in fact, while a marina or dockyard can have rules that say nofishing, that only applies to fishing FROM the dock, that if I kayak up to the dock from public waters, I can fish in and around the docks/marina all I want, so long as I don't tie off, get out of my kayak, pull into the actual slots, in in any way impede someone from getting into or out of their slot.
 

In general, I believe you are right at least on the COE lakes.  The exception being the commercial docks which have no fishing zones around them.  I think those zones extend out 50 feet.  

[aarchdale@coresleep.com]

Just dont be banging lures off their docks or boats and your good. Ive had my fair share of run ins with dock owners. But 99% of them just ask if they are biting. Every once in a while a Karen will come down screaming. ITs easier just to move to the next one instead of arguing with a wall.  If you are lucky enough to have a dock on a public lake you just should expect people to fish around it occasionally 

Two weeks ago I was fishing a big community dock flipping stalls, a guy pulled up on his side by side and just sat by the walk way, when he saw I was packing up to move on he came on to the dock and said he waited because he didn't want to disturb the fishing. There are plenty of good ones to make up for the nasty ones.

[DADAKOTA]

Is there a law prohibiting fishing around commercial docks?

[Phil Lilley]

3 hours ago, DADAKOTA said:

Is there a law prohibiting fishing around commercial docks?

Good question - I've heard it both ways.  Yes and No.

[Dutch]

There are regs at Stockton.  The water patrol told me the boundaries at State Park.  There is a sign at Mutton Creek.  I don’t know what it is at Orleans Trail.

[snagged in outlet 3]

I don't think you can fish around the State Park Marina on the Rock..

[Gavin]

Your are probably fine on most water. If someone is fishing off the dock....then no take a pass. If nobody is fishing it, fish it w/o making a nuisance of yourself and let them come out to complain. If they complain, laugh and tell them to call the police on you.

[Quillback]

You folks got me to do some searching, and this I found specific to Table Rock:

SWLR1130-2-57.pdf

This memorandum provides for the establishment of a commercial zone at marina concession sites and at Table Rock Lake's Remote Service Docks in the interest of public safety and for the protection of concessionaire and customer property. This includes the process for permitting commercial concessionaire authority to place signs to restrict all but commercial activity within this zone.

Commercial Zone is defined as a designated area where only commercial activities are authorized. Recreational activities such as fishing, swimming, and diving are prohibited from public use including marina customers and patrons. No fishing tackle may be cast into this area. Commercial activity is typically the procurement of materials, supplies and services from the marina concessionaire. The commercial zone will include fuel and store docks, restaurant docks, and boat storage docks.

 

[fishinwrench]

4 hours ago, DADAKOTA said:

Is there a law prohibiting fishing around commercial docks?

No, but it is unethical to block access to slips and/or gas docks.  And you can certainly get into trouble for bouncing jigs off of boats, or ripping hooks out of any dock carpeting.