Its a balance... BUT
The tie goes to the boater....
I don't care what you paid for your property.. it does not matter. The lake (up to the high water mark) belongs to the People of NH and is in essence a State Park (although its not technically designated as such, the rules and regs for all of the lakes in NH essentially make them State parks without entrance fees).
That being said, shoreline property owners do have what are called littoral rights to the lake... they can put up docks, moorings, swim lines etc... with State of NH approval and the proper ANNUAL permits. (this is key) As a boater, you cannot block their access to their dock or other permitted items they have off of their property. Of course if it is not permitted properly...
So essentially, unless its a specifically designated area, you can anchor and enjoy the water and the property... up to the high water mark. You follow the rules of Saf-C-407 and should be anchored 150' offshore (there are exceptions to this, Braun Bay for example = 75' offshore) This should avoid any blockage of somebody's dock. Now it might be within your rights to swim in and plop a lawn chair down in 6" of water on someone's beach... but its obv not the socially accepted thing to do. But now we are debating the morality not rules and regs.
The upside of this thread, no doubt there will be some clarification of that particular NRZ.
The lake is a wonderful resource for us all to enjoy... wave and smile! It goes along way!
Woodsy
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