Kayakers, Anglers Cited for Trespassing in Expensive Neighborhoods' Man-Made Water Features

Written by Kanu Canoe Wednesday, 18 July 2012

With the early summer ban of recreational activity on the Yampa River, trespassing calls to police dispatch have doubled.Due to drought conditions and recreational restrictions on the Yampa River, local kayakers have been reported doing barrel rolls in high-priced developments' water features.

"Due to the June close of C-hole and the low water level, kayakers are poaching water features in Dakota Ridge and other luxury communities," reports Sergeant Sal Silly.

One Dakota Ridge resident told the pilot, "I've had to call the police department at least once a week to remove trespassers. We have a beautifully constructed stream running through our property. I guess it's equivalent to a class II river experience."

It's not only kayakers who are angering residents of these private communities, but fishing enthusiasts as well. Said one irate resident of Storm Mountain Ranch, "Koi are not fish that respond well to catch and release."