River Patrol
The Winnebago County Sheriff’s Police River Patrol consists of two officers assigned permanently to the unit during the boating season. The primary function of this unit is to patrol the Rock River, which runs through the center of the county. The river patrol will respond to any call for service on the river, as well as stranded boaters, river rescues, etc.
The main water craft is a 2013 Weldcraft. Anyone needing to contact the on-duty River Patrol the phone # is 815-391-0490.
For river restrictions 24 hours a day/7 days a week - contact 815-319-6444.