hey here in nebraska i think u can do what ever in the waters that aren't privitly owned and the rivers aren't hear u could go out in the middle of some ones spread thats in a river and they can't do anything(i wouldn't recomend doin that u might shot at lol) but i think it ok i may be wrong but thats how we hunt is just get in the river and walk it any take a few deeks with (only early season)