How do you guys feel about crossing over or fishing on railroad property along rivers here in Washington? Maybe this has been discussed before but I haven't found anything here.
I see a lot of access along various rivers that is railroad property and I'll also see well worn foot paths to and along a rivers and plenty of people fishing in those areas. I know companies like BNSF will post no trespassing signs in some areas but these seem to go ignored and it's unclear if such company or any authority really worries about it? I've also read on the "interwebs" that you're allowed to cross railroad property if it's between a road and a river. But, I haven't really found anything about actually being on the property while fishing.
Just curious how everyone feels about this? Do you fish these areas? Does anyone (rail company) even care? Is it actually allowed? Will I be put in the slammer?
I just can't seem to find a concrete answer.
Thanks in advance.
Jim
I see a lot of access along various rivers that is railroad property and I'll also see well worn foot paths to and along a rivers and plenty of people fishing in those areas. I know companies like BNSF will post no trespassing signs in some areas but these seem to go ignored and it's unclear if such company or any authority really worries about it? I've also read on the "interwebs" that you're allowed to cross railroad property if it's between a road and a river. But, I haven't really found anything about actually being on the property while fishing.
Just curious how everyone feels about this? Do you fish these areas? Does anyone (rail company) even care? Is it actually allowed? Will I be put in the slammer?
I just can't seem to find a concrete answer.
Thanks in advance.
Jim