Legal Definitions - riparian land

Riparian land refers to land that borders on a public watercourse or public lake whose bed is owned by the public. It can also include part of the bed of a watercourse or lake.

• A piece of land that borders a river or lake and is used for fishing or boating.
• A parcel of land that includes part of a riverbed or lakebed.

Riparian land is any land that is adjacent to a public watercourse or public lake. This land can be used for recreational activities such as fishing or boating. It can also include part of the bed of a watercourse or lake, which means that the owner of the land may have certain rights and responsibilities related to the waterway. For example, they may be responsible for maintaining the riverbank or lakefront to prevent erosion or pollution. The examples illustrate how riparian land can be used for recreational purposes or may include part of a waterway.