Ogle Lake (IN): Motor and Boating Rules
Brown County · near Nashville · managed by Indiana Department of Natural Resources
- Gas outboard NO
- Electric trolling YES
- PWC / jet ski NO
- Brown County, IN
- 17 acres
- Indiana Department of Natural Resources
Quick answer
Ogle Lake is an electric-only water. Gasoline engines are banned outright. Trolling motors of any thrust rating are legal. Ogle Lake in IN is restricted to electric motors only — gasoline engines are prohibited under Indiana Department of Natural Resources regulations (verified July 26, 2026). Most anglers here run 30–55 lb thrust off a 12 V battery. Rules change and local ordinances may add restrictions — always confirm with Indiana Department of Natural Resources before you launch.
Rules at a glance
What this means in practice
Mind the access details agencies attach to electric-only water: many of these lakes are agency-owned, which can mean launch permits, registration checks at the ramp, seasonal hours, or invasive-species inspections. The rules table above and the notes on this page carry anything lake-specific we verified for Ogle Lake.
Registration still applies once a motor of any kind goes on the boat — electric included in most states, Indiana's rules on the state page here. Bring the card, keep the numbers visible, and you'll clear the only paperwork check that matters on an electric-only lake like Ogle Lake.
Worth knowing about Ogle Lake: 17-acre lake in Brown County State Park. Official park map states canoes, kayaks and rowboats are permitted with non-motorized or electric trolling motors only; DNR lake permit required. Swimming is prohibited in Ogle and Strahl lakes..
If this water doesn't fit your boat, compare Loon Lake (No wake, Warrick County) or Prairie Creek Reservoir (Zoned, Delaware County) — or scan all verified Indiana lake motor rules to filter by restriction type before you hitch up.
Common mistakes on Electric only water
Treating "electric-only" as "no motors." Opposite mistake, same wasted trip: trolling motors are legal on Ogle Lake. You don't have to paddle unless you want to.
Reading the ramp sign as the whole rule. Signs summarize; documents govern. The exact wording for Ogle Lake is one click away in the Sources section below.
Before you launch — verify
- Read the current regulation yourself: Indiana Department of Natural Resources
- A two-minute call to the Indiana Department of Natural Resources office for Brown County settles anything this page leaves open.
- This summary was last checked against the source on .
Rules change and local ordinances may add restrictions — always confirm with Indiana Department of Natural Resources before you launch.
Frequently asked questions
Are gas motors allowed on Ogle Lake?
No. Gas power is off the table here; the rule allows electric motors and unpowered craft only. Verified July 26, 2026.
Can I use an electric trolling motor on Ogle Lake?
Yes — trolling motors are legal on Ogle Lake. Size the motor to your hull, bring enough battery for the day, and check this page's notes for any lake-specific motor conditions.
Are jet skis (PWC) allowed on Ogle Lake?
Jet skis are out on Ogle Lake. The lake's motor rule leaves no room for personal watercraft.
Who enforces boating rules on Ogle Lake?
Rule-making for Ogle Lake sits with Indiana Department of Natural Resources (state department of natural resources), with possible additional ordinances from Brown County or local municipalities. On the water, expect enforcement from state boating officers and the county sheriff's marine unit alike.
Where do I verify the current rules for Ogle Lake?
Use the official document linked in the Sources section of this page — it is what this summary is based on — or go to Indiana Department of Natural Resources directly. We last verified this page against the source on July 26, 2026.