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Originally Posted by Seaplane Pilot
The water might not be his property, but he has certain rights to the water in front of his shoreline property that the public does not have.
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Yes, and to take the point further the lake isn't "everyone's" property or "our" property -- it's the State of New Hampshire's property, like a state park. The State gets to make whatever rules it wants so long as they are consistent with its being held for the public good. The distinction is important because it avoids the "tragedy of the commons" -- and rules to protect landowners from the public or each other is an important aspect of that.