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Wisconsin | Northwest Wisconsin
Bois Brule River
Winneboujou Landing to Bois Brule Landing
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Plan
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Access plan
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Launch at Winneboujou Landing and take out at Bois Brule Landing for the short public-access connector below the classic Stone's-to-Winneboujou run. It is a compact cold-water Brule trip with class I riffles, designated-landing rules, and little room for casual private-bank exits.
Put-in
Winneboujou LandingOpen mapWisconsin DNR requires launching and landing only at allowed designated canoe landings on the Brule.
Take-out
Bois Brule Landing / Bois Brule Campground canoe landingOpen mapWinneboujou is a hand-carry landing with parking, pit toilets, water, and trailer turnaround according to Wisconsin Trail Guide.
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Access caveats and watch for
Access caveats
- Wisconsin DNR requires launching and landing only at allowed designated canoe landings on the Brule.
- Winneboujou is a hand-carry landing with parking, pit toilets, water, and trailer turnaround according to Wisconsin Trail Guide.
- Bois Brule Landing is a developed campground landing with a gravel ramp, parking, pit toilets, picnic area, and drinking water according to Wisconsin Trail Guide.
Watch for
- Bony riffles below about 200 cfs and paddling not recommended below 125 cfs.
- Class I current, cold spring-fed water, strainers, and faster constricted bends as flows rise.
- A downstream commitment change: continuing past Bois Brule Landing turns this into a much longer Pine Tree shuttle with additional named rapids.
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Data behind the scoreGauge, thresholds, and timing
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| Gauge site | Bois Brule River at Brule, WI |
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| Target band | 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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NotesWhat to know before you go
These notes cover the access details, route quirks, and source caveats most likely to matter once you get there.
- Route gapWinneboujou to Bois Brule Landing
Wisconsin Trail Guide BB1 maps Winneboujou Landing and Bois Brule Landing inside the Stone's-to-Bois-Brule route, while DNR lists Winneboujou-to-Bois-Brule as a short landing-to-landing trip.
- Route level bands125 / 200-350 / 600 cfs
Wisconsin Trail Guide BB1 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 1000 cfs.
- Current gauge check108 cfs / 1.43 ft at 2026-07-23 06:00 CDT
USGS Water Services returned current Bois Brule River at Brule data during this run, below the selected 125 cfs floor.
- Official rulesUse designated landings only
Wisconsin DNR says Brule paddlers may launch and land only at allowed designated canoe landings, must carry wearable PFDs, and may camp only at state-designated campgrounds.
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Bois Brule River paddling FAQ
What water level is good for paddling Bois Brule River?
Paddle Today watches Bois Brule River at Brule, WI and treats 200 cfs to 350 cfs as the target band for this route, with weather and recent trend included in the final score.
Where does this Bois Brule River route start and end?
This route starts at Winneboujou Landing and ends at Bois Brule Landing / Bois Brule Campground canoe landing, about About 2.6 to 2.8 mi on the water.
Is this Bois Brule River route good for beginners?
This is listed as a moderate route. Expect more planning than an easy float, and use the live score, route notes, and source links before committing.
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