Leigh P. Jerrard said'" The Brule River is a short river with a long history"
The Bois Brule River Valley was carved by melt water flowing south from glacial Lake Superior. When the glaciers receded, a divide was formed out of which the Brule and St. Croix Rivers flow today in opposite directions. A portage was established between the two rivers, connecting Lake Superior and the Mississippi River watersheds. It was used by early native people and later by European explorers, traders, trappers and missionaries. Native Americans were active in the Brule area as early as 1400. The earliest recorded name of the Brule River comes from the Chippewa word "Misacoda" or "burnt pines" in English. The French gave it the current name, Bois Brule, which means "burnt wood river" The river has also been given the name "The Presidents River" stemming from the 5 standing Presidents who visited the river. Ulysses Grant, Grover Cleveland, Calvin Coolidge, Herbert Hoover and Dwight Eisenhower. Just as these 5 men, along with countless others, we set out to enjoy its tremendous fishing, beautiful scenery and rich history. |
Trip Report
Trip Details:
Wednesday through Sunday Camped at Bois Brule Campground Rented Canoes from Brule River Canoe Rental for a day float |
Bois Brule
The 2014 trip brought the Polite Pirates to the Bois Brule River in Northern Wisconsin