Black Creek (Lehigh trib.)

Do the rights of the public include being able to cross private property to gain access to the public waters?
Off PA state website - as long as your entrance is legal if he touches your car and you do not touch his land above the high water mark that guy has no right to tell you what to do - So don't get out to go to the bathroom on the red-faced prick's land and you should be fine. If he threatens you or your property I'm pretty sure you could call the police and have him arrested for vandalism if he touches your car on public lands. Of course, a pleasant attitude usually works better, but something to keep in the back of your mind in case something does arise.

No. The public does not have a right to cross on private property to gain access to public waters. However, ***if you enter a public waterway lawfully (e.g., through a public access point), you can wade, boat, float or otherwise be in the waterway where it passes through private property.***
http://www.fish.state.pa.us/water/public/faq\_public\_waters.htm