Following the course of northwestern Wisconsin's famed Bois Brule river, the Brule River State Forest offers visitors a wide range of activities throughout the seasons. Home to an abundant wildlife population including white-tail deer, ruffed grouse, geese, bald eagles, osprey and songbirds, the Brule River State Forest is popular with bird- and wildlife watchers, as well as hunters and trappers. In the winter, its trails and forests welcome cross-country skiers, snowshoers and snowmobilers, as well as hikers, bikers and campers during spring, summer and fall.
Although popular with many outdoor enthusiasts, the Brule River State Forest is perhaps best known to anglers and canoeists. For more than a century, the Bois Brule has been recognized as one of the top trout streams east of the Mississippi, and it still teams with brook, brown and rainbow trout. The north-flowing river is also a magnet for canoe and kayak enthusiasts. While the southern part of the river is relatively calm, the Bois Brule's waters turn increasing white as they cascade downward toward Lake Superior, making the northern part of the river a challenging thrill ride for even the most experienced paddlers.