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It also has jurisdiction on Clear Lake outside of Milton in Rock Co. The RRSP also investigates boating accidents and other water related incidents.

About the Rock River Safety Patrol

The Rock River Safety Patrol is a State of Wisconsin certified Law Enforcement agency that has been promoting water safety and enforcing DNR boating laws for over 65 years. The RRSP’s area of responsibility is on the Rock River and Lake Koshkonong in Albion, Fulton, Koshkonong, Milton and Sumner Townships in Rock, Dane and Jefferson Counties. In addition to its

Law Enforcement function the RRSP is also involved with water rescues and recoveries. The RRSP is part of a Multi-Jurisdictional Water Rescue Program along with Jefferson and Rock Counties, Edgerton, Fort Atkinson, Lake Mills and Milton Fire Departments. These agencies and departments have trained together, developed rescue procedures, and have water rescue plans in place to aid in water rescues. While sometimes issuing a citation is necessary it’s not the only tool the RRSP uses to gain compliance with the law. The RRSP does complementary boat inspections and answers the boater’s questions regarding boating equipment and safe boating operation. The most valuable tool of the RRSP is its mere presence. The presences of the patrol boat in itself helps remind boaters to obey the boating laws. The officers of the RRSP are also involved in teaching DNR Boating Safety Classes, another valuable tool in reducing injuries and fatalities on our waterways. The RRSP works closely with the DNR and our local DNR Wardens to promote water safety.

09/07/2026

08/04/2026

Ready for tonight!
Edgerton National Night Out is tonight, Tuesday, August 4, 2026, 5:00-8:00PM Racetrack Park 1000 Stoughton Rd in Edgerton

07/12/2026

Great night out on the water. No accidents, saw some great fireworks, and assisted a stranded boater that would have otherwise ended up probably spending the night in their boat.

07/05/2026

We plucked this from the water today. If it belongs to you, let me know.

06/01/2026

Okay, after the craziness witnessed this past weekend, it seems like a great time to throw out a reminder about rules on the water.

When on the road, vehicles to the right have the Right of Way. This is also true for motorboats operating on the water. This isn't opinion, this is the LAW.

So when two motorboats are underway, the motorboat approaching from the right side has legal right-of-away regardless of your feelings. This approaching motorboat is the called the Stand-On vessel and it's coming towards your Starboard (right) side.

Yes, this also applies to boats under power while trolling. If both boats are trolling and a crossing path is imminent, the boat coming from the starboard (right) side goes ahead and the give-way vessel must yield or change direction.

Also, please keep the attitude in check if you politely get called out for not knowing the what you're doing out there. Maybe take a moment to review this info, along with other important boat operation laws, before you head back out.

Thanks.
- Capt. Adam W.

05/31/2026

Spotted this eagle snatching a dead fish out of the water in Newville near The Anchor, Rock River Marina, and Wet Bottoms Bar & BBQ in Newville today. I was all ready to go with slow motion video, but I messed up by pushing the button twice so I only got a one second clip. When I realized it, I push the button again and was able to get a grainy pic of him going over the buoy to avoid some small birds attacking him. I'll place the photos in the comments (FB won't let you combine)

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