I live in a condo built around an old sand pit. Are HOA has alot of rules for the pond. One rule is,"if your guest is fishing or around the pond then you have to be with him." also the HOA spends alot of money every year on the pond. Stocking cats, and dealing with the algie. The bass are not allowed to be kept.

From the prospective of a person who lives on a sand pit like your, I pay alot of money every year to have access to this slice of haven. And dont want it opened up to the public.

I don't blame you there.

Im sure if a 14 year old like me stood up to a grown man that was kicking me out it would cause even more trouble though.

Im sure if a 14 year old like me stood up to a grown man that was kicking me out it would cause even more trouble though.

You really have to take into account that some people might not like you.

Had a deep sandwash close to home that a developer bought out and is putting up homes around it.

This place was awesome, could always count on some 5 to 6#ers with an occasional 7#er if you played your cards right. I'm bummed out big time about it.

Anyone else have something like this happen ?

That kind of thing happens all the time here in Rhode Island. Not so much with new develpments but with existing spots being fenced off and leaving no access to get in the pond. EVERY spring without fail another spot gets blocked off. Its usually not because of the fishermen its because of the JERKS dumping stuff in the lake or teenagers partying there.

Here's an interesting possibility no one has suggested..

Talk to a lawyer.  If you and others have had access to the pond for years, you may have a legal right to continued access.  A change of ownership does not necessarily eliminate that right.

There are countless stories of folks who have bought waterfront property only to find that because a prior owner granted access, they are powerless to prevent folks from using that access.

I'm not sure of the legal term, but for sure it exists.  Laws vary from one locale to another, but you may have the legal right to continue accessing the pond.