Wisconsin
Bois Brule River at Brule
Current River Rating
Fair · 51
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
- Current conditions do not support a reliable fishing window.
- Water temperature is unavailable.
Favorable Factors
- Light wind should make casting and boat control easier.
Timing Evidence
Dawn low light is favorable.
Current Readings
- Flow
- 107 CFS
- Gage Height
- 1.42 ft
- Water Temperature
- Not available
- Observation Time
- Sep 5, 2026, 7:00 AM
Updated recently · USGS station 04025500 · Direct monitoring location
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Weather Near Gauge
Current Weather
Fog
Temperature
62°F
Feels like
64°F
Wind
4 mph N
Wind gust
9 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Sep 5, 2026, 12:15 AM
Recent Rainfall
Estimated precipitation near this gauge
Last 6 hours
0.00 in
Last 24 hours
0.32 in
Last 48 hours
0.32 in
Some recent rainfall may begin influencing river conditions.
Next 24 Hours
Sat 3 AM
Fog
Temp 61°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Sat 7 AM
Fog
Temp 61°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Sat 11 AM
Overcast
Temp 66°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 1 mph
Sat 3 PM
Overcast
Temp 74°F
Chance 2%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Sat 7 PM
Mostly clear
Temp 71°F
Chance 3%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 6 mph
Sat 11 PM
Overcast
Temp 63°F
Chance 4%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Sat, Sep 5
Fog
High 75°F / Low 60°F
Chance 4%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 18 mph
Sun, Sep 6
Overcast
High 82°F / Low 60°F
Chance 11%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 15 mph
Mon, Sep 7
Drizzle
High 83°F / Low 64°F
Chance 58%
Precip 0.05 in
Max gust 37 mph
Tue, Sep 8
Showers
High 87°F / Low 64°F
Chance 87%
Precip 0.30 in
Max gust 45 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
Bois Brule River at Brule, Wisconsin. Monitoring-Backed via accepted air-derived river-trout path: USGS reports live 00060 and 00065 without water temperature.
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
Fishery overview
The Bois Brule at Brule is the famous Douglas County trout and Lake Superior migratory reach at the USGS pin. StrikeTracks publishes Monitoring-Backed conditions from USGS 04025500 (live discharge and stage). Live 00010 is not present; thermal uses the accepted air-derived river-trout path. Distinct from Minnesota Brule identities and from Lake Superior main body. Salmon and steelhead runs are fishery context, not condition ratings. Flow Context remains default-deny. Hatch Match publishes general fly suggestions only.
Target species
Brook Trout
Salvelinus fontinalis
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Wild
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
WDNR Bois Brule brook trout. USGS 04025500.
Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Wild
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
WDNR Bois Brule brown trout.
Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Unknown
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
WDNR Bois Brule rainbow trout. Steelhead described in caution only.
Coho Salmon
Oncorhynchus kisutch
- Expectation
- Present
- Population
- Migratory
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
Seasonal WDNR Coho. WDNR weir, fish-ladder, creel, and stocking counts are fishery context. They are not StrikeTracks river condition ratings.
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Mixed wild and stocked
- Great Lakes tributary
- Yes
- Flow regime
- Natural flow
Lake Superior tributary trout river at Brule, Douglas County, Wisconsin.
Best seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
Common techniques
- Dry flies
- Fly fishing
- Nymphing
- Spinning
- Streamers
Access and Public Fishing Rights
Public fishing is documented by WDNR Bois Brule State Forest / Brule River access. Catalog coordinates are USGS 04025500. Private frontage occurs; use posted public access.
Stocking information
WDNR manages Bois Brule trout and Lake Superior migratory salmonids. Confirm current official notices.
Official sources
WDNR Bois Brule special trout and migratory rules change. Migratory steelhead (Oncorhynchus mykiss) are not a StrikeTracks species-selector ID; they are described in overview and regulation caution only. WDNR weir, fish-ladder, creel, and stocking counts are fishery context. They are not StrikeTracks river condition ratings. Confirm current WDNR regulations.
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
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