TOTAL RIVER DISCHARGE
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the reporting a streamflow rate of cfs. This is also the highest stage along the Bois Brule River, with a gauge stage of ft at this location. This river is monitored from 1 different streamgauging stations along the Bois Brule River, the highest being situated at an altitude of ft, the .
The Bois Brule River is a 54-mile-long river located in Douglas County, Wisconsin, USA. Historically, the river served as a transportation route for fur traders and was also used for logging. Today, the river is a popular destination for recreational activities such as fishing, canoeing, and camping. The river's hydrology is influenced by both groundwater and surface water, with the river being fed by numerous springs and tributaries. The river flows through several reservoirs, including the St. Croix Flowage and the Gordon Flowage, which are maintained by dams for hydropower generation and flood control. Additionally, the river is used for agricultural irrigation through the use of irrigation wells. The Bois Brule River is an important natural resource in Northern Wisconsin, providing both economic and recreational benefits to the community.
YEAR OVER YEAR DISCHARGE (CFS)
Streamflow Conditions
| Streamgauge | Streamflow | Gauge Stage | 24hr Change (%) | % Normal | Minimum (cfs) | Maximum (cfs) | Air Temp | Elevation |
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Bois Brule River At Brule
USGS 04025500 |
211 cfs | 2.11 ft | 35.26 |
History of the River
The Bois Brule River (most often referred to as the Brule River) is located in Douglas County, Wisconsin, United States, near the county's eastern border with Bayfield County. The river is 43.9 miles (70.7 km) long. The source is in central Douglas County near Upper St. Croix Lake, it flows through the Brule River State Forest, and drains into Lake Superior.
The river is called Wiisaakode-ziibi ("a river through a half-burnt woods") in the Anishinaabe language, which was translated into French and incorporated into English. It was the site of the 1842 Battle of the Brule between the La Pointe Band of Ojibwe and a group of Dakota Sioux.
In 1928, United States President Calvin Coolidge maintained a summer residence, known as the "Summer White House", at the Cedar Island Lodge, located on the upper Bois Brule River.
The river is known for its trout fishing and white-water canoeing, and is revered by fly fishermen for its prolific mayfly and stone fly hatches. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has a fish hatchery and a ranger station that operates the state forest and nearby campgrounds.