On-Water Assistance Service for Boaters: TowBoatUS Bois D’Arc Lake Opens in Time for Fall Fishing and Hunting Season

DODD CITY, Texas, October 28, 2025 - The 24/7 on-water recreational boat towing service with more than 330 locations across the country has come to Bois D'Arc Lake. Mike Tucker and Chris Gumm, who opened nearby TowBoatUS Lake Texoma in 2009, have opened their second location, TowBoatUS Bois D'Arc Lake, in time for the lake's strong fall fishing and waterfowl hunting season. TowBoatUS provides professional on-water towing, soft ungrounding, battery jump and fuel drop-off services to recreational boaters.

"We've been looking to expand our 24/7 service in areas that make sense and began to get calls for service on Bois D'Arc," said Tucker. "With fishing and hunting season upon us, we want boaters and anglers to know we've got your back and can return you safely to the launch ramp 24/7."

TowBoatUS Bois D'Arc's port operator is Corey White, who is supported by nearby TowBoatUS Lake Texoma. White helms a 21-foot red RIB response vessel fully outfitted for towing and salvage that's readily able to service the lake's shallows. Last year, BoatUS dispatchers received more than 113,000 requests nationwide for on-water assistance, with "mechanical breakdown" as the number one reason.

Much like an auto club for recreational boat owners, Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS) offers annual on-water Unlimited Towing Memberships for freshwater boaters and anglers for just $109 per year. Members receive more than 25 BoatUS benefits including discounts at local fuel docks and transient slips at marinas. Also offered is a subscription to BoatUS Magazine, free DSC-VHF radio registration and more

Unique to TowBoatUS Lake Texoma/Bois D'Arc has a partnership with local first responders to provide volunteer assistance to law enforcement requests for on-scene help such as for boat fires and other emergencies. The company has completed U.S. Coast Guard BOSAR training, becoming a valued agency partner assisting in search-and-rescue operations.

Separate from services offered by a BoatUS on-water Towing Membership, TowBoatUS Bois D'Arc provides boat salvage, spill cleanup and dive services.

To request on-water assistance, boaters can call the BoatUS toll-free 24/7 Dispatch Center at 800-391-4869, call the ports directly at 903-664-0911, or hail on VHF radio Ch. 16.

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About TowBoatUS:

Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS) is the nation's leading advocacy, services and safety group for recreational boaters. We are the Boat Owners Auto Club™ and provide our more than 740,000 members with a wide array of helpful services, including 24-hour on-water towing that gets you safely home when your boat won't, jump-starts, fuel delivery, and soft ungroundings. The TowBoatUS towing fleet is North America's largest network of towing ports with more than 330 locations and over 660 red towboats, responding to more than 110,000 requests for assistance each year. The BoatUS App makes it easy to summon water and road assistance 24/7 and can speed response times (BoatUS.com/App). For more information go to BoatUS.com/Towing.