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Brule River
Brule River Campground Landing to Highway 139/189 Landing
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Today's conditions
Gauge
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Quick facts
Plan
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Access plan
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Paddle the upper Brule B1 reach from the old campground landing to Highway 139/189 for a remote marsh-and-forest day with Class I current and a WTG minimum of 220 cfs on the Highway 2 gauge.
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Peltier Lake to Long Lake is the full route. Shorter access pairs are useful when wind, time, or group energy changes the plan.
Put-in
Brule River Campground LandingOpen mapThe old Brule River Campground is not an active campground. WTG reports the landing remains open, but signs and access status should be checked before relying on it.
Take-out
Highway 139/189 LandingOpen mapForest Road 2454 and Brule River Drive can serve as intermediate access points, but this card is built around the full 14.5-mile B1 route.
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Access caveats and watch for
Access caveats
- The old Brule River Campground is not an active campground. WTG reports the landing remains open, but signs and access status should be checked before relying on it.
- Forest Road 2454 and Brule River Drive can serve as intermediate access points, but this card is built around the full 14.5-mile B1 route.
- The Highway 2 gauge is downstream of the reach but is the specific gauge WTG ties to this route. Pair it with a visual check at the put-in.
Watch for
- Marsh channels, wooded islands, sweepers, shallow gravel, and routefinding delays at low flow.
- Cold water, remote road access, limited bailout options, and slow rescue response.
- Private banks and campsite assumptions; use only named public access/campsite points that are open and legal.
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Why this scoreToday's data confidence is checking
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Data behind the scoreGauge, thresholds, and timing
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| Gauge site | Brule River at US Highway 2 near Florence, WI |
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| Ideal range | Needs paddler reports |
| Known low-water floor | 220 cfs |
| High threshold | Not calibrated yet |
| Data confidence behind the range | Local route guidance |
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| Main source behind this score | Wisconsin Trail Guide Brule River B1 minimum suggested flow |
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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-specific guide14.5 miles; Class I
Wisconsin Trail Guide documents Brule B1 from Brule River Campground Landing to Highway 139/189.
- Minimum suggested flow220 cfs / 3.5 ft
WTG ties the B1 route to the US Highway 2 bridge gauge and lists 220 cfs / 3.5 ft as the suggested minimum.
- Endpoint coordinates46.02746, -88.79757 to 45.98768, -88.65240
WTG GPX waypoints identify the Brule River Campground Landing and Highway 139/189 Landing endpoints.
- Current gauge check205 cfs / 3.56 ft at 2026-07-22 13:30 local gauge time
USGS Water Services returned current Highway 2 gauge data slightly below the selected cfs floor during this run.
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Quick answers
Brule River paddling FAQ
What water level is good for paddling Brule River?
Paddle Today watches Brule River at US Highway 2 near Florence, WI and uses 220 cfs as the conservative low-water floor for this route. The ideal range still needs more paddler reports.
Where does this Brule River route start and end?
This route starts at Brule River Campground Landing and ends at Highway 139/189 Landing, about 14.5 mi on the water.
Is this 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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