Un-doing laws that have been in place for decades is tricky business. I personally think that the State made a huge mistake in allowing private ownership to any natural body of water. Beaches, for instance, are particularly a rip off of public right. Another is private ownership that "charges" others to fish for a product that the land owner has no involvement in enhancing.

If "a river runs through it", the people should be able to enjoy it. (at least to the high water mark). And yes, I do own creek front (clear to the middle of the creek). It is, unfortunately closed year round now. WDFW closed it 30 years ago for "study" of the natural wild run of steelhead and salmon. Since that time, the "wild" fish have been spawned by man, the creek mouth dredged for no less than 500 yards, and a headwaters lake poisoned. Rarely do I see an adult fish in the creek. However, if it were open to fish, I would gladly allow fisherman to pass through, provided they take care of my property.