Fishing on Tva property

[stickler]

We were fishing on Douglas lake and took a break to stand on the bank. A lady came out and said we didn't have permission to be there. We were standing right by the water is this true. Thanks

 

[scn]

Douglas differs from some of the TVA reservoirs in that the landowner owns to the water's edge. There is not a "high water" section that is public land. TVA only has an "easement" to cover the land with water. The landowner still owns the land under the water.

So, yes, she was correct if you were within her property boundaries. If it is privately owned land, you would need the landowner's permission to be out on the land, even at the water's edge.