Indiana Conservation Officers remind the public to always wear a life jacket when on or around the water.
Athena began her trip south on Oct. 16 from Wapusk National Park in Canada.
The Indiana Department of Natural Resources released a report on Tuesday.
The pools are expected to reopen during Memorial Day weekend.
The cause of the blaze remains unknown and under investigation by the Indiana State Fire Marshal.
The Lick Fork State Recreational Area and marina are closed until further notice.
A video posted by the agency shortly after 10:30 a.m. shows at least nine boats severely damaged by the flames.
Signs at the entrance and locked gates near the beaches are warning Patoka Lake's visitor's that there will be no swimming.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers built and owns Patoka Lake in southern Indiana, but the lake is operated by the state of Indiana.