BRULE CANOE FIELD GUIDE
A quick, pine-lined Brule float: rapids, swimming holes and bridges between Winneboujou and the town of Brule
A short 1.5-hour paddle covering the Brule’s rapids, swim spots and scenic bridges—this guide explains what to expect on the B1: Winneboujou to Town of Brule float.
A quick, pine-lined Brule float: rapids, swimming holes and bridges between Winneboujou and the town of Brule.
Stretching from Winneboujou to the town of Brule, this short float threads the Brule River past towering Red and White Pines, stone-wall rapids and a picturesque walk bridge. It’s a brisk, accessible run that lets paddlers taste the current, swim in roadside holes and finish in the town of Brule.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Towering pines and easy swimming holes
The B1 float runs beneath stands of Red and White Pine and offers multiple natural swimming holes and picnic spots—ideal for a short afternoon on the river.
A string of named rapids keeps the current interesting
Expect a brisk current with notable features such as Hall rapids (including the s-curve stone-wall section), Swift Water Farm rapids, Little Joe and Doodle Bug—enough variety for beginner–intermediate paddlers.
Short, popular float for all ages and group sizes
At roughly a one- to two-hour outing, the B1 float is popular with groups and families and is commonly run as a quick taste of the Brule’s current and scenery before finishing in the town of Brule.
What the day feels like
What the float feels like
You put in at Winneboujou and are carried downstream by a brisk current through a compact stretch of river that combines several named rapids, a picturesque walk bridge, s-curve stone-wall drops at Halls Rapids and calm pockets for swimming and picnicking, before exiting at the town of Brule.
THE LANDSCAPE
Towering pines and easy swimming holes
The B1 float runs beneath stands of Red and White Pine and offers multiple natural swimming holes and picnic spots—ideal for a short afternoon on the river.
THE RAPIDS
A string of named rapids keeps the current interesting
Expect a brisk current with notable features such as Hall rapids (including the s-curve stone-wall section), Swift Water Farm rapids, Little Joe and Doodle Bug—enough variety for beginner–intermediate paddlers.
THE ACCESS
Short, popular float for all ages and group sizes
At roughly a one- to two-hour outing, the B1 float is popular with groups and families and is commonly run as a quick taste of the Brule’s current and scenery before finishing in the town of Brule.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this float suits
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Plan for about 1.5 hours on the river for the Winneboujou–town of Brule section.
Bring a snack or picnic and swim gear—there are multiple swimming holes and picnic spots along the way.
Put in at Winneboujou and take out at the town of Brule; the float finishes in the town of Brule.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long does the B1 float take?
About 1.5 hours.
How far is the float?
Operator materials describe the stretch as roughly 4 miles from Winneboujou to the town of Brule.
What skill level is required?
The section is listed as beginner to intermediate; expect a brisk current through named rapids.
Is this trip suitable for children or large groups?
Yes—this float is popular for all ages and all group sizes.
Are there places to swim or picnic along the route?
Yes—there are many swimming holes and spots suitable for a snack or picnic along the way.
Where does the trip start and end?
The paddle starts at Winneboujou and ends at the town of Brule.
What are typical costs?
Published pricing for this kind of run is shown between $25 and $65.