Somebody find a legal definition of "navigable public waterway" otherwise known as a "navigable waterway".

I've asked everyone I can find with a badge and nobody has ever been able to provide me with a definition that appears to be a legal definition.

The question is what about creeks that cross private property. Landowner owns both banks and the creek bottom. You can float the creek but where logjams are in the creek you have to get out and either drag across them or portage around them. Are you trespassing when you get out of the boat? The waterway isn't navigable when the boat won't float any more.

I apologize if I have hijacked this thread. I look forward to your responses.

P.S. To address the question at hand. Carry a gun in the boat if you so desire. Shoot snakes (with or without feet) if the need arises and deal with the consequences.