04-19-2011, 11:10 AM
More boaters can use Hovey Lake and Dogwood Lake now.
The horsepower limit on the size of outboard motor permitted has been removed. Now, boaters with 10-horsepower motors and larger are allowed on the two lakes, located in Hovey Lake (Posey County) and Glendale (Daviess County) fish & wildlife areas, respectively.
A speed limit of 10 mph will now be enforced instead. The purpose of the change is to allow more anglers the opportunity to enjoy these popular fisheries. As always, boaters should use caution and go slower under certain conditions because of water hazards like submerged tree stumps.
Boaters should not power-load boats, a practice that damages ramps.
After boating on Hovey and Dogwood, as on all water bodies, boaters should remove plants, mud and other debris from their watercraft after they take it from the water. This helps prevent transferring aquatic invasive species to other water bodies.
More information: James Kershaw, DNR Division of Fish & Wildlife, (317) 233-0647.
The horsepower limit on the size of outboard motor permitted has been removed. Now, boaters with 10-horsepower motors and larger are allowed on the two lakes, located in Hovey Lake (Posey County) and Glendale (Daviess County) fish & wildlife areas, respectively.
A speed limit of 10 mph will now be enforced instead. The purpose of the change is to allow more anglers the opportunity to enjoy these popular fisheries. As always, boaters should use caution and go slower under certain conditions because of water hazards like submerged tree stumps.
Boaters should not power-load boats, a practice that damages ramps.
After boating on Hovey and Dogwood, as on all water bodies, boaters should remove plants, mud and other debris from their watercraft after they take it from the water. This helps prevent transferring aquatic invasive species to other water bodies.
More information: James Kershaw, DNR Division of Fish & Wildlife, (317) 233-0647.