Fremont Public Beach
Fremont, Wisconsin · on Partridge Lake
Verified · 2 independent sources
- WATER
- lake
- ACCESS
- Designated swim area
- FEE
- No fee found
- SEASON
- Best in summer
About Fremont Public Beach
Fremont Public Beach is a village-owned swimming beach on Partridge Lake (a Wolf River backwater) in Fremont, Waupaca County, Wisconsin, officially maintained as part of Partridge Lake Park. The Village of Fremont describes it as a large sandy beach open to the public, about one mile west of downtown along Wolf River Drive, a low-key swimming hole for anyone after a lake to swim in near the Wolf River.
The beach sits within Partridge Lake Park along Wolf River Drive on the outskirts of the small village of Fremont, on Partridge Lake, a widening/backwater of the Wolf River known locally for spring and fall white bass and sturgeon spawning runs.
Swimming at Fremont Public Beach
Village-maintained sandy swimming beach on the lake/river backwater with no lifeguard on duty, so swimmers are on their own for supervision; the aggregator source describes roughly a quarter mile of white sand suited to families for sunbathing, wading, and casual swimming rather than deep-water or extreme swimming.
How to get to this swimming hole
Located within Partridge Lake Park on Wolf River Drive, approximately one mile west of downtown Fremont, Wisconsin.
Parking: No dedicated parking lot at the beach; street parking only (per Sandee.com; not addressed on the village's own page).
The walk in
No real hike here. The water is a short walk from where you park. Drive-up/roadside spot: the beach sits directly off Wolf River Drive within Partridge Lake Park, about a mile west of downtown Fremont. It's a short walk (a minute or two) from street parking to the sand, no trail or hike involved.
Plan your visit
Bringing kids
OK with supervision
Sandy, gently-sloping beach on a Wolf River backwater with no lifeguard on duty and no fencing/steep drop-offs reported, so shallow-water play is feasible but must be closely supervised. Sandee.com's own beach-rating tool flags it as 'not generally considered a good swimming beach' specifically because of the lack of lifeguard supervision, even though the surrounding park (playground, volleyball/basketball courts) is otherwise family-friendly.
Parking
Free
No dedicated parking lot for the beach; visitors park along Wolf River Drive/nearby streets (free). Sandee.com advises arriving early since street spots fill during peak summer season. Separately, the village operates 4 trailer boat-launch ramps nearby (including one under the Hwy 110 bridge) that charge $5/day (or $1/extra axle) for trailered boats, $50/yr annual permit ($25/yr for village residents/landowners), this launch fee does not apply to beach parking or to carry-in kayaks/canoes/paddleboards.
Restrooms
Yes
Seasonal restrooms on-site at Partridge Lake Park (open in-season only, per the Village of Fremont).
Hours
Partridge Lake Park hours: 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM daily (Village of Fremont).
On the water
Partridge Lake is a Wolf River backwater with active recreational boating; the Village of Fremont maintains 4 public trailer launch ramps (fee applies to trailered craft, see parking.details). Sandee.com notes the adjacent Wolf River offers 'excellent opportunities for kayaking and fishing' but that no rental equipment is available directly at the beach itself, nearby marinas/outfitters fill that gap (see rentals). No no-wake or electric-only restriction was found specific to this stretch.
Rentals nearby
Kayaks, paddleboards, pontoon boats, and 50-ft houseboats (daily/weekend/weekly rentals); billed as the only full-service marina on the Wolf River.
9118 Marion Lane, Fremont, WI 54940 (on the Wolf River, just south of Fremont) · Summer (May 1-Sept 30): Mon-Sat 8:30am-5:00pm, Sun 8:30am-4:00pm. Winter (Oct 1-Apr 30): Mon-Fri 8:30am-5:00pm, closed Sat-Sun.
Pontoon boats and personal watercraft (Yamaha VX Wave Runners); no kayaks/paddleboards listed.
Prices: Wave Runner (110hp Yamaha VX): $99/hr, $159/2hr, $279 half-day, $339 full day. Newer Yamaha VX Cruiser HO: $199/hr, $399 half-day, $549 full day. Pontoons (22-25 ft): $269-289 half-day, $329-349 full day. Weekly rates by phone only.
101 W. Main St., Fremont, WI 54940 (next to the Bridge Bar)
Fishing boats, pontoons, kayaks, and paddleboards, plus waterfront cabins and camping.
Fremont, WI, on the Wolf River (near the historic walleye/white bass spawning run)
What regulars say
The clearest candid caution comes from visitor guidance rating the beach as 'not generally considered a good swimming beach' due to the absence of lifeguards, along with a separate warning that street parking can fill up quickly in peak season. Both are worth treating as practical heads-ups rather than direct visitor quotes.
Backstory
According to Sandee.com, the beach was originally known as Ream's Beach before being purchased by the town in the early 20th century. It was closed for repairs after a record flood damaged the park, and the Village of Fremont announced it had reopened once restoration was complete.
Fremont Public Beach: FAQ
Is Fremont Public Beach kid friendly?
Sandy, gently-sloping beach on a Wolf River backwater with no lifeguard on duty and no fencing/steep drop-offs reported, so shallow-water play is feasible but must be closely supervised. Sandee.com's own beach-rating tool flags it as 'not generally considered a good swimming beach' specifically because of the lack of lifeguard supervision, even though the surrounding park (playground, volleyball/basketball courts) is otherwise family-friendly.
Do I need to hike to reach Fremont Public Beach?
No significant hike is required. The swimming area is close to parking and access.
Where do I park for Fremont Public Beach?
No dedicated parking lot for the beach; visitors park along Wolf River Drive/nearby streets (free). Sandee.com advises arriving early since street spots fill during peak summer season. Separately, the village operates 4 trailer boat-launch ramps nearby (including one under the Hwy 110 bridge) that charge $5/day (or $1/extra axle) for trailered boats, $50/yr annual permit ($25/yr for village residents/landowners), this launch fee does not apply to beach parking or to carry-in kayaks/canoes/paddleboards.
Can I bring a kayak or paddleboard to Fremont Public Beach?
Partridge Lake is a Wolf River backwater with active recreational boating; the Village of Fremont maintains 4 public trailer launch ramps (fee applies to trailered craft, see parking.details). Sandee.com notes the adjacent Wolf River offers 'excellent opportunities for kayaking and fishing' but that no rental equipment is available directly at the beach itself, nearby marinas/outfitters fill that gap (see rentals). No no-wake or electric-only restriction was found specific to this stretch.
When is the best time to visit Fremont Public Beach?
Summer
What are the rules at Fremont Public Beach?
Village park rules: no lifeguard on duty, no pets allowed on the beach, park hours 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
What water body is Fremont Public Beach on?
Fremont Public Beach is on Partridge Lake, a natural lake verified in USGS hydrography data.
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