Brule Lake
Brule Lake is on the Michigan and Wisconsin border near Iron River in Iron County. It sits in Ottawa National Forest country and has two boat ramps.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Northern Pike
Weed edges and bays. Spoons, spinnerbaits and tip-ups through the ice.
Walleye
Points, flats and reefs at low light. Jigs and live bait early, crankbaits and crawler harnesses in summer.
Largemouth Bass
Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.
Muskellunge
Big baits along weed edges and rock bars, best in fall.
Bluegill
Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.
Boat launches
3 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Brule Lake north rampRampForest Service ramp at the north end of the lake, off West Brule Road.Directions ↗
- Brule Lake south rampRampSecond ramp at the south end of the lake.Directions ↗
- More public accessPublicSee the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Brule Lake are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Michigan Department of Natural Resources ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
No shops listed yet for this lake. Use the search link below.
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- Two ramps let you pick the end with less wind.
- Maximum depth is about 20 feet, so most of the lake is fishable.
- Expect border waters, so confirm which state's license rules apply to your spot.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.