New Jersey § 52:28-24

§ 52:28-24.

First. It is declared, that the river Delaware, from the station point or northwest

corner of New Jersey, northerly, to the place upon the said river where the circular

boundary of the state of Delaware touches upon the same, in the whole length and breadth

thereof, is and shall continue to be and remain a common highway, equally free and

open for the use, benefit and advantage of the said contracting parties; provided

nevertheless, that each of the legislatures of said states shall hold and exercise

the right of regulating and guarding the fisheries on the said river Delaware annexed

to their respective shores, in such manner that the said fisheries may not be unnecessarily

interrupted, during the season for catching shad, by vessels riding at anchor on the

fishing ground, or by persons fishing under claim of a common right on said river.