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Wisconsin | Northwest Wisconsin
Bois Brule River
Bois Brule Landing to Pine Tree Landing
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Plan
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Access plan
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Launch at Bois Brule Landing and take out at Pine Tree Landing for Wisconsin Trail Guide BB2. The route links the campground landing, Highway 2 Landing, the Meadows, Co-Op Park Rapids, Copper Range Campground, and the upper Pine Tree approach into one clear-water Brule day.
Put-in
Bois Brule Landing / Bois Brule Campground canoe landing Open mapBois Brule Landing is a developed state-forest campground landing with a gravel ramp, parking, pit toilets, picnic area, and drinking water according to Wisconsin Trail Guide.
Take-out
Pine Tree Landing Open mapPine Tree Landing is a hand-carry state-forest landing with parking, trailer turnaround, and pit toilets at the end of a gravel drive.
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Access caveats
- Bois Brule Landing is a developed state-forest campground landing with a gravel ramp, parking, pit toilets, picnic area, and drinking water according to Wisconsin Trail Guide.
- Pine Tree Landing is a hand-carry state-forest landing with parking, trailer turnaround, and pit toilets at the end of a gravel drive.
- Wisconsin DNR requires paddlers on the Brule to use allowed designated landings only, so do not improvise alternate exits on private or angler-only access points.
Watch for
- Doodlebug Rapids, Co-Op Park Rapids, and additional class I pitches below East Park Road.
- Bony riffles and rapids below about 200 cfs, with paddling not recommended below 125 cfs.
- Fallen trees, strainers along bends and constricted channels, cold spring-fed water, and faster current above about 600 cfs.
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Data behind the score Gauge, 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 BB2 suggested river levels |
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Notes What 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 level bands 125 / 200-350 / 600 cfs
Wisconsin Trail Guide says below 125 cfs is not recommended, 125 to 200 cfs is low runnable with bony riffles and rapids, 200 to 350 cfs is medium runnable for novice paddlers, 350 to 600 cfs is high runnable, 600 to 1000 cfs should be avoided by novice paddlers, and above 1000 cfs is experienced-paddler-only because deadfall and strainers become hazardous.
- Gauge fit Same-river Brule gauge
Wisconsin Trail Guide says the referenced gauge is in the previous BB1 segment and should provide an accurate indication of current conditions in this reach.
- Endpoint coordinates 46.54042, -91.59408 to 46.61545, -91.58264
Wisconsin Trail Guide BB2 publishes NAD83 / WGS84 coordinates for Bois Brule Landing and Pine Tree Landing, and describes both as developed or hand-carry canoe/kayak landings with parking and toilets.
- Official landing rules Designated Brule River landings only
Wisconsin DNR says paddlers on the Bois Brule must launch and land only at allowed designated canoe landings, must secure containers and trash, and must carry wearable PFDs.
- Route character Doodlebug Rapids and Co-Op Park Rapids
Wisconsin Trail Guide describes Doodlebug Rapids soon after the put-in, a developed Highway 2 landing, the Meadows reach, Casey Creek, Co-Op Park Rapids by Copper Range Campground, and two more class I pitches before Pine Tree Landing.
- DNR corridor timing Highway 2 to Pine Tree: four hours
Wisconsin DNR lists Highway 2 to Pine Tree as a four-hour Brule River State Forest landing-to-landing trip, supporting the public access corridor within this longer Bois Brule Landing-to-Pine Tree route.
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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 Bois Brule Landing / Bois Brule Campground canoe landing and ends at Pine Tree Landing, about 10.3 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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