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

By Chris Izworski  ·  Updated Monday, April 27, 2026  ·  Daily reports at Michigan Trout Daily
Flow
656 cfs
elevated
Water Temp
N/A
unavailable
Gauge Height
4.54 ft
USGS gauge
Conditions
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as of 11:32 PM 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: April 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
Midge Chironomidae Mercury Midge #20, Zebra Midge #20 midday
Little Black Stonefly Capniidae / Leuctridae Little Black Stonefly #14, Black Stonefly Nymph #14 afternoon
Blue-Winged Olive (Baetis) Baetis spp. Parachute BWO #16, Sparkle Dun BWO #16 midday
Hendrickson Ephemerella subvaria Hendrickson Dry #12, Red Quill #12 afternoon
Early Brown Stonefly Rhyacophilidae Elk Hair Caddis (brown) #14, Hare's Ear Nymph #12 morning
Grannom Caddis Brachycentrus spp. Elk Hair Caddis #14, X-Caddis #14 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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