Boating restrictions placed on two area lake chains due to high water conditions

The DNR has placed an idle speed restriction on the Indian chain of lakes in LaGrange County and the West Lakes chain of lakes in Noble County.

The Indian chain of lakes includes the following lakes: Dallas, Hackenberg, Messick, Westler, and Witmer lakes.

The West Lakes chain of lakes includes the following lakes: Jones, Steinbarger, Tamarack, and Waldron lakes.

An idle speed restriction is put into effect when surface water conditions are likely to enter dwelling structures as a result of wake.