Wading Regulations?

So had a buddy get yelled at for being on a ladies "Property" on the lake the other day while he was clearly 15 ft out in the lake casting minding his own business. Well after a few words the Cops were called and was told that they have no jurisdiction over the lake and that's DNR's problem which worked out for us. Are there any Rules posted on what water laws are how far in the lake you can walk etc?

On lakes and impoundments, you have to adhere the "keep your feet wet" principle now. See the link below to the page from the DNR's website: http://dnr.wi.gov/topic/fishing/questions/access.html

My understanding is u don't even to have your feet wet as long as u r below the high water mark. I was told that by a warden on lake monona yrs ago we use to wade in to the role club area by the warm water discharge. Just stating what he told us cuz some called him cuz we were wading in the water and someone got all mad that was also 20 yrs ago so maybe laws have changed

I know that this is an old thread; but I recommend placing the hotline number and the number of the county warden in your phone just in case. I just went through this process while trying to determine the legality of accessing a lake in Ozaukee county. In my situation if I decide to access that lake the warden has already stated I am legal if I access from the point I have scouted and keep my feet wet. The local cops and city hall do not agree. Go prepared.

We have been to this dog and pony show with the DNR. As long as you get in the water by way of right-of-way, you can walk in the water up to an un-natural obstruction. You may leave the water to get around the obstruction and get back into the water as fast as possible. Docks, dams or boats parked at the shore are some of the things you can walk around. You can own the land on one side or both sides of a body of water, but you cannot own the land below the water that is considered navigable. Navigable is being able to float a small boat at any time of year, including spring flooding. So yes, you are legal when wading a shoreline. Try to be patient and if they do not agree, have them call a warden and they will find out how the law is stated. P.S.This does NOT apply to setting traps on water ways on private land.

You can even cross a persons dock that is in the water. Our neighbor couple doors down got all upset when someone did this to his. He asked me why I wasn't upset as he made his way past mine. He didn't like my answer.

Would DNR have any posted rules i tried looking around but im at work and cant surf too long i just want to have proof to shut this woman down and quit her whining

if you are in the water you are good to go.