Motorboat Ban Extended on N.E. Indiana Lakes

High water levels at 21 northeastern Indiana lakes have prompted state officials to extend a ban on motorized watercraft into the Labor Day weekend. Officials say the restrictions are needed on the lakes in Noble, Steuben and LaGrange counties because motorboats could cause wakes that damage property. Rowboats, kayaks, canoes, sailboats and other watercraft that don’t have motors are permitted on the lakes. See a list of the lakes on which motorboats are banned on the state's Web site.