Agents received call in reference to possible boating incident on Calcasieu River.  Upon arrival, agents observed vessel, LA 9289 FW, a 14' Tracker with a semi vee bottom operated by remote steering, floating freely on the west side of the Calcasieu River approximately 50 feet inside of the highline ditch.  Agents observed the throttle was in neutral and the ignition key was off, with the motor trimmed all the way down.  The safety cutoff lanyard was still attached to the safety cutoff switch.  Agents motored south on the Calcasieu River approximately .16 miles downstream to two vessels occupied by the men who called in the incident, and the body of Operator was recovered, agents observed Operator had a fishing bait hooked in the right sleeve of his shirt, in the cuff, near his hand.  Agents also observed Operator had a fishing rod in his left hand, with the tip broken off.  Operator fell overboard from his vessel, and was not wearing a PFD at the time the incident occurred.  The contributing factors are unknown.  Agents did note the trolling motor was down with power setting set on power 2.  The switch has to be pressed to engage the power on the trolling motor.  Toxicology tests are pending.
Hecker                        