What is the current flow on Brule River?

Brule River was running 537 cubic feet per second as of Aug 1, 2026, 6:30 PM UTC, measured at USGS gauge 04062011. This is a build-time snapshot rather than a live reading — check the USGS gauge directly before relying on it.

Does Brule River hold wild trout?

Yes. The state classifies Brule River as Class I (wild, self-sustaining) across 19.64 miles of stream. That classification means natural reproduction, not stocking. Source: Wisconsin DNR Classified Trout Streams.

Brule River

Wisconsin. Classified Class I (wild, self-sustaining) by the state across 19.64 miles. Running 537 cfs as of Aug 1, 2026, 6:30 PM UTC.

Latest Reading

537

cubic feet / second

USGS gauge

Flow measured Aug 1, 2026, 6:30 PM UTC at gauge 04062011. These are build-time snapshots, not a live feed — check the USGS gauge before relying on them.

State Trout Classification

Classification	Class I (wild, self-sustaining)
Classified length	19.64 miles

Source: Wisconsin DNR Classified Trout Streams.

USGS Gauges on Brule River

Gauge	Station	Water temp?
04062011	BRULE RIVER NEAR COMMONWEALTH, WI	—

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Conditions: USGS NWIS (public domain). Classification: Wisconsin DNR Classified Trout Streams.