i've been scouting for new places to fish and have seen some bodies of water that look promising ,but what if there's no sign posted saying no fishing or keep out, can you fish that and not get into trouble ? you'd think that if whoever didn't want you fishing that body of water would post a sign, so how does one go about that? not knowing if it's ok but not posted either and think it's public access also. it's kinda 50/50 some bodies of water that is posted and some bodies of water not posted.

I would google it.

http://cpw.state.co.us/placestogo/Pages/Fishing.aspx

The law on trespassing differs from state to state, but in my state, if there is no fence, and there are no "No Trespassing" or "No Fishing" signs, then you can fish there.

If there is no fence and no sign then I would fish it and ask forgiveness if something was done wrong.  Always leave it cleaner then when you arrived.

you can be certain that somebody owns the land..... 

that has to have a sign to keep me out mentality will get you seriously injured in some places....  just curious if you guys have a no trespassing sign on your yard on your house?  but i'm sure you don't expect to come home and find someone using your grill or patio set or swinging on your kids playset right?

just respect other's boundaries and property OP and try to find the land owner for permission BEFORE you fish it.

There are several facts in play here.   Fact #1 - somebody owns the land.   Fact #2 - It is a relatively easy process to find out who owns the land, for the most part all it takes is time - either on the computer or a trip to the county courthouse.  At my courthouse, there is a large map of the whole county with the most recent listing of who owns what parcel of land.

Fact #3 - Often it is easier to ask for forgiveness than it is to ask for permission.   Fact #4 - You're a grown man, according to your personal information you're 49 years old.  That is old enough to know the difference between right and wrong and what is accepted practice in the neighborhood where you live.

My advice to you would be the same that the Cricket gave Pinocchio.  i.e. "Let your conscience be your guide."

There are several facts in play here.   Fact #1 - somebody owns the land.   Fact #2 - It is a relatively easy process to find out who owns the land, for the most part all it takes is time - either on the computer or a trip to the county courthouse.  At my courthouse, there is a large map of the whole county with the most recent listing of who owns what parcel of land.

Fact #3 - Often it is easier to ask for forgiveness than it is to ask for permission.   Fact #4 - You're a grown man, according to your personal information you're 49 years old.  That is old enough to know the difference between right and wrong and what is accepted practice in the neighborhood where you live.

My advice to you would be the same that the Cricket gave Pinocchio.  i.e. "Let your conscience be your guide."

 

 

This^^  The fact that you're even asking tells me you know the answer but you want us to give you permission to go against your conscience.  Some have..so go for it if you need to...BUT.....a little leg work will tell you everything you need to know.  I would find it hard to fish there if I was worried about trespassing.  I can't fish very well when I'm not relaxed and focused.  Just my .02

We all know different states/governing bodies have different laws.  In one place I lived it was not required for the landowner to post or fence the property.  It is the responsibility of the person walking around out there to know where he is at.  If you cross a property line that is not marked, that is your problem and the owner can have you removed, forcibly if required.

 

If you don't have your name etched or marked onto each and every little piece of your private belongings, does that mean they are free for some to pick up and carry away.  Same thing with real estate.

 

You better be careful.  There are places where the landowner is authorized to use "whatever force is necessary" to remove you from his property.

  I guess you need to keep going back the the fact that someone owns the property. Of course you need permission to fish it. Why should they have to clutter up their property with ugly signs ? This is the same as not locking your car or your home. It's still private property and it's a B&E if you enter them without permission. State owned property your taxes help pay for but private property is just that. Private.