Lake Logan (OH): Motor & Boating Rules
Hocking County · near Logan · managed by Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Parks and Watercraft
- Gas outboard: YES
- Electric trolling: YES
- PWC / jet ski: NO
Quick answer
Lake Logan carries a 10 hp cap. The rated horsepower on your motor's plate is what counts. Common portables — 2.5 to 9.9 hp — fit under it. Lake Logan in OH is limited to outboard motors of 10 horsepower or less under Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Parks and Watercraft regulations (verified July 14, 2026). Rules change and local ordinances may add restrictions — always confirm with Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Parks and Watercraft before you launch.
Rules at a glance
| Restriction class | 10 HP limit |
|---|---|
| Horsepower limit | 10 hp |
| Electric trolling motors | YES |
| Gas outboards | YES |
| PWC / jet skis | NO |
| Wake rule | None listed for Lake Logan |
| Hours rule | None listed for Lake Logan |
| Zones | All of Lake Logan, no zones listed |
| Managing body | State department of natural resources: Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Parks and Watercraft |
| Official source | Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Parks and Watercraft — codes.ohio.gov |
| Last verified |
What this means in practice
Horsepower-capped water self-selects its traffic: tiller boats, canoes with square sterns, and small pontoons instead of bass boats at full song. Expect calm water and slow trolling passes on Lake Logan, and rig accordingly — long drifts and finesse presentations work here.
Shopping for a motor that fits the rule? Match the plate to the cap with margin — a 10 hp limit is exactly satisfied by the biggest motor rated at or under it, and no throttle discipline makes an oversized plate legal. Electric trolling motors are always inside the cap.
Common mistakes on HP limit water
Counting on throttle discipline. The cap on Lake Logan reads the plate, not your wrist: a big motor at idle is still over the limit on most waters of this class.
Assuming enforcement is lax on small water. Capped lakes are exactly where officers check plates, because the violation is visible from the dock.
Before you launch — verify
- Read the current regulation yourself: Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Parks and Watercraft
- A two-minute call to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Parks and Watercraft office for Hocking 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 Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Parks and Watercraft before you launch.
Frequently asked questions
Are gas motors allowed on Lake Logan?
Yes — up to the 10 hp cap. The rated horsepower on the plate decides it, not your throttle discipline. Verified July 14, 2026.
Can I use an electric trolling motor on Lake Logan?
Yes — trolling motors are legal on Lake Logan. 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 Lake Logan?
Jet skis are out on Lake Logan. No production PWC comes in under the 10 hp limit.
Who enforces boating rules on Lake Logan?
Rule-making for Lake Logan sits with Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Parks and Watercraft (state department of natural resources), with possible additional ordinances from Hocking 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 Lake Logan?
Use the official document linked in the Sources section of this page — it is what this summary is based on — or go to Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Parks and Watercraft directly. We last verified this page against the source on July 14, 2026.
Sources
- Controlling document (administrative code): Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Parks and Watercraft — codes.ohio.gov
- Published and enforced by: Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Parks and Watercraft
- Date of our latest source check: