Towing in Winneconne, WI
Towing in Winneconne, WI from Oshkosh Towing & Roadside covers flatbed towing and wheel-lift towing, winch-outs from snowbanks and boat landings, jump starts, lockouts, fuel delivery, flat tire changes, accident towing and motorcycle towing. We carry light-duty cars, SUVs and pickups, tow medium-duty trucks up to 26,000 lb GVWR, and take boats and RVs on request. Every call starts with dispatch quoting the price, and the truck goes wherever you want the vehicle dropped.
Winneconne is a village of 2,544 people (2020 census) inside the Town of Winneconne in Winnebago County. It sits about 12 miles northwest of Oshkosh by US 45 and WIS 116, a drive of roughly 22 minutes. We also tow in Butte des Morts.
Licensed and insured
Flatbed and wheel-lift trucks
Crossing the Wolf River on WIS 116
WIS 116 is Main St through Winneconne, and it crosses the Wolf River in the middle of the village. It carried 8,300 vehicles a day between 3rd and 4th Aves and 8,500 between County S and US 45 in 2023. South of the village it continues on to Omro.
The village has had four bridges since settler J.D. Rush built a toll float bridge in 1853. The 1934 bascule bridge, a WPA-era project, became functionally obsolete because its deck was too narrow, and WisDOT replaced it with a fixed bridge just south of the old one as part of 1.3 miles of urban reconstruction. The new span has fishing platforms, so expect anglers on the bridge in fishing season.
A car that quits on the bridge or along Main St blocks one of two lanes. Put the flashers on, stay inside and call us. When our truck arrives, the Move Over law requires passing drivers to change lanes or slow down, and a basic violation costs $263. We load the car quickly on the flatbed and clear the span.
Boat Trailers and Tournament Weekends
Its central spot on the Wolf Chain makes Winneconne a regular host for bass fishing tournaments, and those weekends fill Main St with pickups pulling boats. A blown trailer tire or a tow vehicle that overheats on the hill out of a landing leaves a rig stuck on a narrow road.
We tow boats on request, and we handle the tow vehicle too. Pickups and SUVs up to 10,000 lb GVWR are light-duty for our trucks. NHTSA counts nearly 11,000 tire-related crashes a year, so check trailer tire pressure before a tournament run. Call ahead and dispatch confirms the boat size, the trailer and the price.
What Should You Do If Your Vehicle Is Stuck on Lake Ice?
Get everyone off the ice first and call from shore. Do not try to drive or rock the vehicle free. Lake Winnebago sturgeon spearing draws about 13,000 license holders, and in the 2026 season one recovery service pulled 30 pickups, snowmobiles and shanties off the lake, so stuck vehicles happen every winter.
Winneconne sits in the middle of the Wolf Chain, Lakes Poygan, Winneconne and Butte des Morts, and the Wolf River drains from Lake Winneconne into Lake Butte des Morts and on to Lake Winnebago. Moving water keeps the ice uneven near the river mouths. Keep WisDOT's winter kit in the cab as well: blankets, water, a flashlight, a first-aid kit and a phone charger.
For ice recovery near Winneconne, tell dispatch exactly where the vehicle is and whether it is sitting on top of the ice or has broken through. A truck stuck in drifted snow at a landing or on the shore is a standard winch-out for us. A vehicle that has gone through needs a specialist ice recovery crew, and we will say so on the call. We do not drive a loaded tow truck onto the same ice that just failed under you, because the extra weight only makes the job harder.
US 45 and Winter on the Run to Oshkosh
US 45 between County T and WIS 116 is the main link from Winneconne toward Oshkosh, and it carried 17,800 vehicles a day in 2025. Most of our tows from the village travel that road. In a AAA study only 58% of drivers slowed or moved over for a stopped tow truck, against 66% for police, so stay buckled in while we hook up on the shoulder. Statewide, Wisconsin traffic deaths fell to 545 in 2025, and Winnebago County had 12 deaths that year after 14 in 2024.
Winters here follow the Oshkosh station: 39.2 in of snow a year, 9.8 in of it in January, January lows near 10.2F and about 18.6 nights at or below 0F. On a 0F morning a battery has lost about 60% of its strength while the cold engine asks for up to twice the current. That is winter battery failure, and it shows up first on the coldest mornings. WisDOT also advises tires with at least 2/32 in of tread for winter driving.
Fall brings deer. Winnebago County deer crashes reached 532 in 2024, so watch the ditches along US 45 and County S at dusk. A car with a broken headlight and a leaking radiator should ride the flatbed, not limp into town.
Towing and Roadside Services We Offer in Winneconne
Snow and Landing Winch-Outs
Trucks get stuck at Winneconne boat landings and on snowy shore roads every winter. We stay on firm ground and run the winch line out to the vehicle, using a snatch block when the angle is bad. Lines rated 8,000 to 10,000 lb handle a loaded pickup without strain.
Boat and Trailer Towing
Boats are towed on request, so call before tournament weekends on the Wolf River. We can carry the tow vehicle on the flatbed and arrange the trailer move, or move the trailer alone. Dispatch asks for the boat length and trailer type, then gives you a price.
Flatbed Tows to Oshkosh
A flatbed tow truck keeps every wheel off the road for the 12-mile run down US 45, which is what Subaru, Mazda and Tesla ask for on all-wheel drive and electric models. We drop the car at an Oshkosh dealer, a Winneconne garage or your driveway.
Flat Tire Changes
About 20% of US drivers, roughly 39 million people, cannot change a flat themselves. On WIS 116 or a gravel road near the lakes, we jack the car safely, mount your spare and check its pressure. No spare? We tow to a tire shop in Winneconne or Oshkosh.
Jump Starts
Cold mornings at the lake and cars left parked for weeks both drain batteries. We bring a booster pack to your Winneconne driveway or landing lot. If the battery is past its 3 to 5 year life and will not hold a charge, the car can ride to your shop.
Accident Towing on US 45
After a crash on US 45 or County S, we clear the vehicle from the road and take it to the body shop or insurer yard you name. Wisconsin recorded 127,551 crashes and 576 deaths in 2024, and getting a scene cleared quickly lowers the risk of a second crash.
Towing in Winneconne FAQ
How much does a tow from Winneconne to Oshkosh cost?
The trip is about 12 miles by US 45. The Zebra (2026) puts the national average tow near $109, and Allstate lists $125 to $275 for tows up to 40 miles. Boats, trailers and heavier trucks cost more. Dispatch quotes your exact price on the phone before a truck heads out.
Do you pull trucks off the ice on the Winneconne lakes?
We winch vehicles stuck in snow at landings and along the shore when the ice and ground let a truck work safely. A vehicle that has broken through the ice needs a specialist recovery service. In the 2026 season one such service pulled 30 vehicles and shanties from Lake Winnebago alone.
Can you tow a boat out of Winneconne?
Yes, boats and RVs are towed on request. Give dispatch the boat length, the trailer type and where it sits, whether at a landing, a driveway or the side of WIS 116. We confirm the truck, the route and the price on that call so you know the plan before we arrive.
Which route do your trucks take to Winneconne?
From Oshkosh we come up US 45 and turn onto WIS 116, a run of about 12 miles and roughly 22 minutes by route data. US 45 carried 17,800 vehicles a day in 2025. Dispatch gives you an arrival estimate on the call based on where the truck is at that moment.
Do you serve both sides of the Wolf River in Winneconne?
Yes. Main St runs on both banks of the Wolf River, and the village grew west of the river after the 1852 Treaty of Poygan. Our trucks cross on the WIS 116 bridge, so a call from the west side or the east side gets the same service and the same quote process.
Need a Tow Truck Around Oshkosh
Tell dispatch where you are and what happened. You get the price before the truck rolls, day or night.
Or call dispatch (920) 891-8484