RedactedNarrative: Agent was notified of a vessel incident having occurred on July 10,2020 at approximately 1530. A houseboat being operated by Operator 1 was traveling northeast in the pipeline headed into Lake Robin from Bayou Terre aux Boeufs. Operator 1 was actively hip towing his 24' Bay Stealth on the starboard bow of his vessel. A commercial fishing vessel, being operated by Operator 3, approached the rear of Operator 1's houseboat to pass. 
  
  Operator 1 eventually put his vessel in neutral and began drifting into a pond to let Operator 3 pass. Upon entering the pond, Operator 3 accelerated in his vessel down the pipeline causing an estimated 3'-4' wake resulting in Operator 1's houseboat striking the Bay Stealth being towed. 
  
  Operator 1 estimates the damage to his bay boat to be approximately $3500. It is unknown if Operator 3 was aware the houseboat was in tow prior to accelerating due to the location of the Bay Stealth. 
  
  Agent was made aware the water was lower in the pipeline the day of the incident, Operator 3 stated he needed to accelerate or risk getting his vessel stuck. No alcohol is suspected in this accident. No PFDs were used, no injuries to either parties sustained.