23:1-2 - "Waters of this state" construed - New Jersey Statutes

23:1-2.   "Waters of this state"  construed
    As used in this title, the term  "waters of this state"  means all the fresh  waters of this state.  All ponds, lakes and waters created by or under the  exclusive control of any individuals or associations, stocked and maintained at  their sole expense and not runways for migratory fish shall be considered  private waters, and shall be exempt from the provisions of this title  respecting bag limit, season and size as far as such individuals and the  members of such associations or persons receiving permits from them are concerned.