Is it legal to fish naked on your boat on Lake Erie?

Question

We saw people doing that over the weekend. Their boats name was NAKED ****

Answer 1

I guess it depends on what you are fishing for, and of course the bait you are using..............

Answer 2

I would say "I DOUBT IT" because boating rules and regs fall into basically the same as automotive, so is it legal to drive down the highway naked, NO.

It's called indecent exposure in most states. But if no one see's them I guess it's not illegal, huh?

You have to get caught to get punished.

Answer 3

All state laws would apply to the state it was registered in.  Even tho its not a bad idea, it would apply as if they were downtown in a city.  So it seems it was very illegal.  Not that I'm against nude folks fishing, but the lake issue would apply as a public park.  Therefore, minors are allowed there, making adult activities illegal, unless in a designated area.  End of story.  Hope they had allot of suntan lotion!

Answer 4

Haha--that's kinda funny.  Obviously they weren't trying to hide it--lol.  As far as legally, I have no idea--I guess the only issue being out in the water away from the immediate public would be families that passed by them--families with small children, that is.  Then, maybe not too cool, but I'm sure they really weren't huting anyone.  That takes gutz--I couldn't do it--lol.

Answer 5

if you're fishing naked, you should use barbless hooks :-)

I was accused of indecent exposure once. the judge looked at the evidence and said it was only a misdemaenor

Answer 6

did you take pictures?

Answer 7

that's so funny!.. well but who really cares...? haha.... it's up to them if they want to, but good point! i'll give you a good ol star..... my place also had naked children peeing everywhere.... =D

Answer 8

We have seen it on several lakes in that area. Were they really fishing?

Answer 9

I sailed the Caribbean nude a lot of the time> Sun burn spots got tender> Just covered up when children go by> Fun in the sun>Try it you might like it>It's a different freedom>

Answer 10

public nudity is against the law - if you are not behind closed doors its public nudity

Answer 11

My guess is yes, it is illegal, but trying to get the cops out for it would probably be near impossible unless they were doing something more than just being nude.  

I've done it in Jamaica a few times, and it's fun to do.  Just need lots of sunscreen.

Answer 12

There is no federal public nudity law, therefore coast guard does not prohibit nudity on boats.

for state law check http://www.nudistlaw.com/state_laws.htm

notice quite a few states you must be lewdly displaying the genitals or displaying them for sexual arousal,  in which fishing is neither.

of course you have to abide by all fishing regulations too, ie have licenses

Answer 13

any decent looking women with them?