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Brule RiverForest Road 2150 Landing to Brule River Flowage / WEPCO #28
Scenic lower Brule border-river continuation from Forest Road 2150 to the WEPCO #28 landing above Brule River Flowage, with quiet forest, Class I-II La Chapelle Rapids, and a direct Highway 2 gauge.
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Trip details
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Access and shuttle
Run Brule B3 from Forest Road 2150 to the WEPCO #28 landing before Brule River Flowage. The route is mostly quiet forest current but includes Class I-II La Chapelle Rapids and WTG minimum-only gauge guidance.
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Put-in
Forest Road 2150 LandingForest Road 2150 is a remote landing. Confirm road condition, parking, and water level before unloading.
Take-out
WEPCO Recreation Area #28 LandingCarney Dam Landing and Highway 2 Landing are useful intermediate exits, but this route expects the full 14.3-mile run to WEPCO #28.
Road shuttle
Stage the WEPCO Recreation Area #28 take-out above Brule River Flowage, then return to Forest Road 2150. Confirm forest-road conditions, Carney Dam/Highway 2 bailouts, and the final take-out before committing to the full remote reach.
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Forest Road 2150 Landing to WEPCO Recreation Area #28 Landing is about 14.3 mi. Use the planner to compare shorter access pairs.
Additional access notes
- Take out before the river opens into Brule River Flowage unless you have a separate lake/flowage plan and weather margin.
More route and safety guidance
- End at the WEPCO Recreation Area #28 landing before the river opens into Brule River Flowage unless you have a separate lake/flowage plan.
- There are no riverside canoe campsites on this segment per WTG. Plan this as a long day and keep daylight margin.
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Brule River at US Highway 2 near Florence, WI. This view may be outside your paddling reach. Images are periodic and do not establish safe conditions.
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| Preferred range | Needs paddler reports |
| Known low-water floor | 220 cfs |
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| Main source behind this score | Wisconsin Trail Guide Brule River B3 minimum suggested flow |
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NotesPublished evidence and verification notes
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- Route-specific guide14.3 miles; 6+ hours
Wisconsin Trail Guide documents Brule B3 from Forest Road 2150 to Brule River Flowage, with Class I-II whitewater, 123 feet of drop, and quiet lowland forest context.
- Minimum suggested flow220 cfs / 3.5 ft
WTG ties the B3 route to the US Highway 2 bridge gauge and lists 220 cfs / 3.5 ft as the suggested minimum.
- Endpoint coordinates45.99013, -88.45012 to 45.96359, -88.25001
WTG GPX waypoints identify Forest Road 2150 Landing and WEPCO Recreation Area #28 Landing as the route endpoints.
- Gauge check during route review · 2026-07-22205 cfs / 3.56 ft at 2026-07-22 13:30 local gauge time
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