RedactedNarrative: On 11/18/2016, Vessel 1, a 18.6 foot Kingfisher owned and operated by subject went fishing along the eastern shoreline of Lake Salvador just south from the mouth of Bayou Bardeaux. After fishing in a spot for several minutes, the operator maneuvered Vessel 1 to fish in a different spot. After placing Vessel 1 in gear forward and beginning the process of plowing through the water as Vessel 1 attempted to become on plane, Vessel 1 struck a submerged rock dam, thus grounding Vessel 1 atop this submerged rock dam. 
  
  The operator stepped out of Vessel 1 and inched the vessel off the rock dam and into deeper water. The operator then realized that the rock dam surrounded the water that he was in. With the aid of a trolling motor, the operator placed Vessel 1 back onto the rock dam, exited the vessel again and pushed Vessel 1 back into navigable waters. Another boater had seen the operator in the water, approached Vessel 1, and towed Vessel 1 and the operator back to Bayou Segnette State Park launch safely. 
  
  Vessel 1 sustained moderate damage to the lower unit and propeller, as well as structural damage to the fiberglass on the underside of the hull. The operator was the only passenger aboard the vessel and no injuries were sustained as a result of the accident. Proper Type III PFD's a serviceable Type IV PFD, and a valid fire extinguisher were all present on Vessel 1 at the time of the incident., though none were used. Vessel 1 was equipped with a working kill switch cord, though it was not attached to the operator and used prior to the accident.  
  
  Alcohol or drug uses have been deemed non factors as contributing factors for this accident. Furthermore, no criminal citations will be issued pertaining to this incident.