Land along the river is both publicly and privately owned. Please do not trespass on private property. Contact the manager of the particular publicly owned riverfront area you plan to visit for permission or a reservation. Some portions of public lands are fragile riparian wildlife preserves which should not be disturbed. The courteous river boater should use riverbanks specifically designated for recreational purposes.
Fishing is very good on the river and in some backwater areas.
Regulations and information are available from the below agencies. Operator Age Limits - Persons under the age of 16 are prohibited from operating any vessel powered by a motor of greater than 15 horsepower, except for a sailboat that does not exceed 30 feet in length or a dinghy used directly between a moored boat and the shore, or between two moored boats. The new law allows persons 12-15 years of age to operate specified motorboats of greater than 15 horsepower if supervised on board by a person at least 18 years of age. All recreations vessels less than 16 feet in length, including canoes and kayaks, must carry a type I, II, III, or V wearable personal flotation device for each person on board. Prior to the new law, vessels under 16 feet were allowed to carry either a throwable or a wearable personal flotation device for each person aboard.