Question for Resident Lawyer Mike P

[Roger]

Originally Posted by PaulS

1) How about if he was shining a light on the water to scare the fish or 2) If was throwing rocks in the water (not near the fisherman) - would that be harrasment?

Both MA and RI have anti harassment laws with wording similar to this:

"No person may willfully interfere with the lawful hunting, fishing or trapping of a wild animal, wild bird or fish. Disturbing wild animals, wild birds or fish. No person may willfully disturb or attempt to disturb a wild animal, wild bird or fish with the intent to interfere with the hunting, fishing or trapping of them. "

I gather from Swimmers post that it may be difficult to find a cop to enforce the law, but it's worth trying. You might get a one that gives a crap.