RedactedNarrative: Operator of boat #2 was fishing the Wisconsin River near the Highway 12 Bridge.  Operator of boat #2 positioned his boat near shore (operator estimated 30 - 40 feet away) and placed two anchors off the bow.  Boat #2 was orientated with its bow facing upstream.  Operator of boat #2 stated he left both the bow & stern navigation lights illuminated, and commenced to bait and place three fishing poles off of the stern in rod holders.  Two poles on the port stern & one on the starboard stern.  Operator of boat #2 stated he fished for a while and then laid down on the floor of his boat with his feet behind the operator's console and his head behind the passenger's console. Operator of boat #2 stated he was watching his poles and looking at the stars.  
  
  The operator of boat #1 was fishing the Wisconsin River near the Highway 12 Bridge.  Operator of boat #1 stated he was operating on plane, at a speed of approximately 10mph - 15mph, down river heading towards the bridge.  Operator of boat #1 stated that it was "pitch black" out and that he was using the boat's depth finder's depth, the shoreline, the lights on the Highway 12 Bridge, and his experience to find his way.  The operator of boat #1 stated that he was not using a spotlight to light his way and to make sure his way was clear.  The operator of boat #1 stated he was looking for boat lights, and he stated he did not see any, so he continued at his planning speed towards the bridge, and estimated he was approximately 100 feet from shore. 
  
  Boat #1 continued collided with boat #2 nearly bow to bow.  Operator of boat #1 stated he collided while operating at planning speed and had no indication of an impending collision and was not able to avoid it. Boat #1 ramped up and completely over boat #2 from the starboard bow and re-entered the water from boat #2's port stern--completely traveling over boat #2's consoles.  Operator of boat #1 stated he did not see any lights illuminated on boat #2 prior to crash.  Operator of boat #2 stated he heard boat #1 coming but did not think anything of it.  All persons remained in their boats and all involved stated there were no injuries.  Both boats were able to be operated back to shore and were removed from the water.
  