RedactedNarrative: On morning 02/26/17, Operator1 was fishing the stump line from his watercraft along the east side of the Okaw branch of Lake Shelbyville approximately 250 yards north of the railroad bridge (Southeast of Wilburn Creek Ramp).  Operator1 was utilizing his bow mounted trolling motor on his 2016 17'' Ranger RT178C to maintain a position near stump. Operator1 reported the bow of his watercraft was facing into the south to southwest wind. Operator1 reported he caught a fish and stood up.  When he released the trolling motor foot control the wind pushed the boat backward into a stump causing his watercraft to rock.  Operator1 lost balance and fell overboard off the starboard side of his watercraft.  
  
  Operator1 said he attempted unsuccessfully to re-enter his watercraft for approximately three minutes at which time he was physically exhausted.  At approximately 1041hrs Operator1 was able to reach his cell phone in his front breast,coverall pocket and call for help.  Operator1 advised he hung on the starboard side of the watercraft with his legs wrapped around a stump until help arrived and removed him from the water.  Conservation Police removed Operator1 from the water at approximately 1120hrs.  Operator1 was conscious, but unable to move.
  
  Operator1 was transported to the Wilburn Creek Boat Ramp by the Moultrie County Dive Team and further to St Mary''s Hospital in Decatur, Il by Sullivan Ambulance Service.   Operator1 hospitalized for hypothermia and remained overnight for observation.
  