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Brule Lake

Cook County · Near Grand Marais

6.76 mi²
area
78 ft
max depth
63.1 mi
shoreline
22
campsites
35 ft
mean depth

Brule is a large, deep lake in Cook County near Grand Marais with 22 campsites and excellent fishing for walleye, northern pike, smallmouth bass, and perch. The open water connects directly to South Temperance, Lower Cone, Cow, Echo, Lily, and Vernon. Access is straightforward via the easiest 10-rod portage from South Temperance, though the lake's size and exposure to wind can create challenging conditions. Multiple outgoing portages range from 10 to 55 rods, offering diverse route options.

Fish species (6)

cisco speciesnorthern pikesmallmouth basswalleyewhite suckeryellow perch

Portages (8)

Sources

DNR fisheries survey data available for Brule Lake. Bathymetric map available from the MN DNR.

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