Quote Originally Posted by crappiepappy View Post
Herrington Lake is owned by KY Utilities Co (the water) and has full control & responsibility in managing its levels and use. The lake is not controlled/financed, in any way, by the KDFWR, the State of KY, or other such enterprises. ALL the land, surrounding the lake, is private land ... owned by home owners & Marinas. There are no "public" ramps on the lake ... the ramps are operated/maintained by the various Marina's around the lake. They've been charging a launch fee for decades ... it's their property, so they can hike the rates as they see fit. I don't think any Federal or State monies is spent on any part of their businesses.

That being said ... I think one of two scenarios may take place. Either the other ramp fees will rise (seeing that Herrington Marina's did) and business will decrease, due to costs. ...OR... The other ramps will maintain their launch fees, at current levels (or a "less than" increase) ... thinking that Herrington Marina's fee will drive more launching business their way.

... cp
(disclaimer - I "think" all this info is correct & current ... but, I could be wrong. If I am, my apologies ... and would someone please correct me)
The water in that lake is owned by the public. It comes from the Dix River. They might own the land and they might own the dam but that water belongs to the people of the Commonwealth. of Ky. They can own the land that is under the water to the old river channel but they can't own the river itself. Although the lake is a "Power Generation Lake" it is also part of a watershead system. Watersheds are maintained with tax $'s and belong to the public. I run the Tn. river system. TVA controls the water levels and is a fed. agency, but the water up to the state line belongs to Ky. If I own land on the otherside of your property and I have to cross you to get to it, by law you have to grant me an "easment" or access to my property. It shouldn't be any different with access to the water. I own some of it. It came out of part of my river system. I personally believe if enough people got together they could force the state to provide access. My issue is not with the landowners as much as it is an issue with the government. In my opinion that lake is public water and should have public access!

My 2 cents.