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Bois Brule RiverStone's Bridge Landing to Winneboujou Landing
Classic upper Bois Brule day through clear spring-fed water, narrow wooded corridors, historic lodges, and mostly class I rapids. This Stone’s Bridge-to-Winneboujou version is the friendlier Brule choice, but the river still needs enough water and respect for ledges, strainers, and cold Northwoods conditions.
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Trip details
Access rules, camping and seasonal notes.
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Access and shuttle
Launch at Stone’s Bridge Landing and take out at Winneboujou Landing for the classic upper Bois Brule day. It is the friendlier Brule run, with clear water, wooded corridors, mostly class I rapids, and a shorter commitment than continuing to Bois Brule Landing, but low water and strainers can still change the trip.
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Put-in
Stone's Bridge LandingWisconsin DNR requires launching and landing only at allowed designated canoe landings on the Brule.
Take-out
Winneboujou LandingStone’s Bridge is a developed landing with parking, pit toilets, water, and trailer turnaround according to Wisconsin Trail Guide.
Road shuttle
Use a vehicle shuttle between Stone’s Bridge on County Highway S and Winneboujou near County B. Local liveries commonly service this corridor during the paddling season.
Additional access notes
- Winneboujou is a hand-carry landing with parking, pit toilets, water, and trailer turnaround according to Wisconsin Trail Guide.
More route and safety guidance
- Falls Rapids has a left-bank scout or portage, and Station Rapids combines quick current, bends, and strainer exposure. Scan ahead and leave the channel early if a rapid or obstruction is not clearly runnable.
- Use only the two designated state-forest landings, respect private property, and dress for the Brule's cool spring water. Treat 600 cfs and above as an experienced-group decision rather than relying on the route's friendly reputation.
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Bois Brule River at Brule, WI. This view may be outside your paddling reach. Images are periodic and do not establish safe conditions.
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| Preferred range | 200 cfs to 350 cfs |
| Low threshold | 125 cfs |
| High threshold | 600 cfs |
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| Main source behind this score | Wisconsin Trail Guide Bois Brule BB1 suggested river levels |
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NotesPublished evidence and verification notes
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- Route level bands125 / 200-350 / 600 cfs
Wisconsin Trail Guide says below 125 cfs is not recommended, 125 to 200 cfs is low runnable, 200 to 350 cfs is medium runnable for novice paddlers, 350 to 600 cfs is high runnable, and novice paddlers should avoid 600 to 1,000 cfs.
- Gauge fitDirect same-segment gauge
Wisconsin Trail Guide says the referenced gauge is located in this segment and should provide an accurate indication of current conditions in the reach.
- Official corridorStone's Bridge to Winneboujou
Wisconsin DNR describes Stone’s Bridge to Winneboujou as an easygoing upper-river trip and gives an approximate four-hour time between landings.
- Classic route confirmation9.3 to 9.6 miles
Wisconsin River Trips identifies Stone’s Bridge Landing to Winneboujou Landing as the classic upper Bois Brule segment, while Wisconsin Trail Guide river-mile points put Stone’s Bridge to Winneboujou at about 9.6 river miles.
- AW corroboration125 to 1,700 cfs broader range
American Whitewater lists the Bois Brule at Brule gauge for an I-II reach, with low boatable flow starting around 125 cfs and higher bands becoming pushier.
- River rulesDesignated landings only
Wisconsin DNR requires paddlers to launch and land only at allowed designated canoe landings, prohibits glass bottles, requires wearable PFDs, and allows camping only at state-designated campgrounds.
- Cold-water characterCool spring-fed flow
Wisconsin DNR describes the Bois Brule as sustained by a steady flow of cool spring water.
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