Fremont Opens First Public Boat Ramp, Slow No Wake Order Remains in Effect

FREMONT, WI – The Village of Fremont has reopened its first public boat ramp following recent flooding, marking a small but meaningful step toward recovery along the Wolf River.

The boat ramp south of the Highway 110 bridge, closest to the pay station, is now open after inspection and cleanup.

Fremont Slow No Wake Is Not Optional

Even with this reopening, officials are emphasizing one key message:

Fremont's Slow No Wake remains in effect and is being enforced.

According to the Waupaca County Office of Emergency Management, a flood emergency declaration issued April 4, 2026 placed a mandatory Slow No Wake zone on the Wolf River downstream of New London.

Under this order:

• Boats must operate at slow no wake speeds

• The rule applies near shorelines and structures, especially within 500 feet of buildings

• Enforcement is handled by the Waupaca County Sheriff’s Water Patrol

The order will stay in place until water levels recede to a non-threatening level.

What Remains Closed

While one ramp is now open, several areas are still off-limits:

• Additional boat ramps

• Fishing pier

• Public beach

These locations will reopen only after:

• Water drops below dock level

• Safety inspections are completed

• Cleanup efforts are finished

Use Caution on the Water

With high water still impacting shorelines, boaters are asked to use extreme caution and respect both the river and nearby properties.

Even small wakes can cause:

• Shoreline erosion

• Damage to docks and lifts

• Additional stress on already impacted homes

Village officials say more updates will follow as conditions improve.

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