Brule River (UP/Wisconsin Border): Fly Fishing Conditions & Hatch Report

By Chris Izworski  ·  Updated Monday, July 27, 2026  ·  Daily reports at Michigan Trout Daily
Flow
186 cfs
normal
Water Temp
N/A
unavailable
Gauge Height
3.5 ft
USGS gauge
Conditions
Fair
as of 10:03 AM UTC
About This River

Brule River (UP/Wisconsin Border), Iron County, Upper Peninsula

Forms the Michigan-Wisconsin state line. Excellent brook trout and brown trout. Both states require a valid license in their respective waters. Remote and often uncrowded.

Species present: Brook trout, Brown trout. Stream type: freestone.

Active Hatches: July 2026

What's Hatching Now

Based on current water temperature and time of year, the following insects are active or expected on the Brule River (UP/Wisconsin Border).

HatchLatinTop PatternsTime of Day
Sulphur Ephemerella dorothea / invaria Sulphur Comparadun #14, Sulphur Parachute #14 evening
Light Cahill Stenacron interpunctatum Light Cahill #14, Cream Comparadun #14 evening
Hexagenia (Hex) Hexagenia limbata Hex Wiggle Nymph #4, Extended Body Hex Dun #4 night
Trico Tricorythodes spp. CDC Trico Spinner #20, Trico Dun #20 morning
Terrestrials Beetles, ants, hoppers, crickets Foam Beetle #12, Chernobyl Ant #10 afternoon
Access & Regulations
Public Access
US-2 near Florence, WI: border river
Regulations
Michigan or Wisconsin license required on respective side. Check both states' regs.
Target Species
Brook trout, Brown trout
Stream Type
Freestone
About the Author
Chris Izworski is a Michigan angler and the founder of the Michigan Trout Report, which tracks live conditions for 110+ Michigan rivers. He publishes daily stream reports at Michigan Trout Daily.
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