Which rights are associated with ownership of lakefront or oceanfront property?

Littoral rights are specifically associated with ownership of property that is adjacent to a body of water, such as lakes or oceans. These rights grant property owners the ability to enjoy the use of the water and the land up to the high-water mark, along with the right to access the water directly from their property. Littoral rights also often include the right to enjoy the natural beauty of the waterfront and may include certain rights about the use of the water for activities like swimming, boating, and fishing, provided that they align with local regulations.

While riparian rights pertain to properties next to flowing water like rivers and streams, littoral rights are the correct designation for properties bordering non-flowing bodies of water. Subsurface rights relate to what lies below the ground surface, such as minerals or oil, and percolating water rights involve the right to extract water from underground sources. Therefore, littoral rights are the most relevant when discussing ownership of lakefront or oceanfront properties.