No wake restrictions placed on Le Sueur County lakes

The Le Sueur County Sheriff’s Office has issued a no wake restriction for all lakes south of State Highway 99 to include the following: Lake Washington, Gorman Lake, Lake Sakatah, Lake Tetonka, West Jefferson, Lake Emily, Middle Jefferson, East Jefferson, German Lake, Lake Francis, Rays Lake and Lake Volney.

The restriction has been issued due to the abnormally high-water levels, which has created shoreline erosion concerns, submerged docks and excess debris in the lakes creating potential hazards.

No wake is defined as operation of a watercraft at the slowest speed possible to maintain steerage, but in no case greater than 5 mph.

The Le Sueur County Sheriff’s Office will continually monitor lake levels and will issue notice as soon as the restriction is lifted.