Wisconsin
Bois Brule River at Brule
Location Snapshot
Bois Brule River at Brule is a northern Wisconsin river flowing toward Lake Superior, combining resident trout water with Great Lakes-connected migratory fish. Brook and brown trout are primary supported targets, with rainbow trout and coho salmon adding additional salmonid opportunity.
Current River Rating
Fair · 56
Conditions are mixed. Review the details below before heading out.
Scores are model-specific and are not directly comparable across water types.
Partial water evidence · Medium confidence
Should I Go?
Wait
Timing Outlook
This timing outlook is informational only; current river conditions remain Fair.
Why
- Very clear skies may make trout more cautious in shallow water.
- Water temperature is unavailable.
Favorable Factors
- Recent precipitation has been light.
- Light wind should make casting and boat control easier.
Timing Evidence
Dawn low light is favorable.
Current Readings
- Flow
- 109 CFS
- Gage Height
- 1.46 ft
- Water Temperature
- Not available
- Observation Time
- Oct 20, 2026, 9:00 AM
Updated recently · USGS station 04025500 · Direct monitoring location
Readings from past 7 Days
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Historical readings are provided for context. Readings outside the current freshness window are not used to rate current conditions.
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Weather Near Gauge
Current Weather
Clear
Temperature
36°F
Feels like
31°F
Wind
2 mph E
Wind gust
5 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Oct 20, 2026, 3:15 AM
Recent Rainfall
Estimated precipitation near this gauge
Last 6 hours
0.00 in
Last 24 hours
0.00 in
Last 48 hours
0.00 in
Little recent rainfall near this river.
Next 24 Hours
Tue 5 AM
Clear
Temp 35°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Tue 9 AM
Clear
Temp 39°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 2 mph
Tue 1 PM
Clear
Temp 60°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 7 mph
Tue 5 PM
Clear
Temp 60°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 8 mph
Tue 9 PM
Clear
Temp 48°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 6 mph
Wed 1 AM
Overcast
Temp 45°F
Chance 3%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 6 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Tue, Oct 20
Clear
High 63°F / Low 34°F
Chance 2%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 18 mph
Wed, Oct 21
Overcast
High 64°F / Low 45°F
Chance 6%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 17 mph
Thu, Oct 22
Overcast
High 70°F / Low 48°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 13 mph
Fri, Oct 23
Drizzle
High 68°F / Low 53°F
Chance 8%
Precip 0.04 in
Max gust 35 mph
Weather and rainfall are estimated for this river's coordinates. Local conditions can vary, especially in mountainous terrain and during isolated storms.
Recent rainfall can influence river flow, but the timing and magnitude depend on watershed size, soil conditions, upstream reservoirs, and dam releases.
Weather data: Open-Meteo
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Fishing Overview
The Bois Brule is one of Wisconsin's best-known trout streams. Brook trout are the salmonid native to it, and the water upstream of the town of Brule was the historic center of that fishery.
Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at Bois Brule River.
Species images are AI-generated illustrations for visual reference and may simplify natural variation. Fishery records are based on the cited agency sources. About fish illustrations
Target species
Brook Trout
Salvelinus fontinalis
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Wild
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Wild
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Unknown
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
Coho Salmon
Oncorhynchus kisutch
- Expectation
- Present
- Population
- Migratory
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Mixed wild and stocked
- Great Lakes tributary
- Yes
- Flow regime
- Natural flow
Best seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
Common techniques
- Dry flies
- Fly fishing
- Nymphing
- Spinning
- Streamers
Official sources
Hatch Match
General fly suggestions
- Woolly-bugger-style streamerGeneral anadromous streamer family. Not a salmonfly Hatch calendar.
- Pheasant-tail-style nymphGeneral nymph family for fly-presented salmon/steelhead water.
- Soft hackleGeneral swing-style family. Not an insect emergence claim.
These are general fishing suggestions, not a report of insects currently hatching at this destination.
Location and Access
USGS monitoring location
Douglas, Wisconsin
The map marker represents the cataloged waterbody or monitoring location and may not indicate legal parking or public access. Confirm access through the official information before visiting.
River Details
County
Douglas
Management Category
Lake Superior tributary trout river
Regulation Scope
Bois Brule River at Brule.
Regulation Summary
Bois Brule at Brule: WDNR inland trout and Lake Superior tributary rules. Confirm current official regulations.
Target Species
brook-trout, brown-trout, rainbow-trout, coho-salmon
Access, Parking, and Regulations
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