What water level is good for paddling Bois Brule River — Stones Bridge to Winneboujou?

This section is generally runnable at above 125 cfs. Below that it gets too low and bony; well above the top of the range it becomes pushy and then dangerous. We compare the live USGS reading to that range to produce today's verdict.

How do I check Bois Brule River levels?

We read USGS gauge 04025500 — the same public data USGS publishes — about every 30 minutes and compare it to the runnable range for this reach. You can also view the raw gauge yourself at waterdata.usgs.gov.

Is Bois Brule River — Stones Bridge to Winneboujou good for beginners?

This section is rated Class I. At good levels it suits confident beginners and up, but it can have riffles or small rapids. Scout anything you can't see, and stay off it at high water.

When is the best time to paddle Bois Brule River here?

Typically April–October, when flows are most reliable for this section. Spring can run high after rain or snowmelt; late summer can drop too low. Always check today's gauge reading rather than assuming.

How long does it take to float Bois Brule River — Stones Bridge to Winneboujou?

This reach is about 8 miles, roughly 4 hours at a relaxed pace. Higher water is faster; low water and headwinds are slower. Add time for stops.

Bois Brule River — Stones Bridge to Winneboujou: River Level Today — Can You Paddle It?

Class I8 mi · ~4 hrBois Brule RiverWisconsin

Verdict · updated Aug 25, 1:00 AM UTC

Too low to paddle

Not enough water to float well — expect scraping and walking. Wait for rain or a dam release.

104 cfs

1.4 ft gauge height

USGS gauge 04025500

Runnable 125 – ? cfs

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What this means today

At 104 cfs the Bois Brule River is 21 cfs short of the 125 cfs this reach needs to float — that is the gap between today's reading and the bottom of the runnable range, not a small margin you can paddle through.

Over the last 24 hours it has barely moved, 105 cfs to 104 cfs. Daily means over the past 7 days have held at 105 cfs, ending roughly where it started.

Paddling Stones Bridge to Winneboujou

Bois Brule River at Stones Bridge to Winneboujou is a 8-mile Class I run in Wisconsin — easygoing moving water with light riffles and nothing technical. Most paddlers put in at Stones Bridge Landing and take out at Winneboujou Landing, a trip that runs about 4 hours at a relaxed pace.

Whether it's worth the drive comes down to flow. This section generally paddles well at above 125 cfs. Much below that and the Bois Brule River gets low and bony, so you end up scraping gravel and walking the shallows; well above the top of the range it turns fast, cold and pushy, which is a more serious day than most casual boaters want. We read USGS gauge 04025500 about every 30 minutes and compare the live number to that window, so the verdict at the top of this page reflects conditions right now rather than a monthly average.

Flows here are usually most dependable April–October. Spring can run high after rain or snowmelt, and late summer often drops too low to float well — but the gauge always beats the calendar, so check today's reading before you go.

7-day flow trend

Daily mean flow (cfs), past 7 days. Shaded band = runnable range.

Section facts

Difficulty: Class I
Length: 8 mi
Float time: ~4 hr
Best months: April–October
Put-in: Stones Bridge Landing
Take-out: Winneboujou Landing

Reading USGS gauge 04025500 — BOIS BRULE RIVER AT BRULE, WI ↗

FAQ

What water level is good for paddling Bois Brule River — Stones Bridge to Winneboujou?: This section is generally runnable at above 125 cfs. Below that it gets too low and bony; well above the top of the range it becomes pushy and then dangerous. We compare the live USGS reading to that range to produce today's verdict.
How do I check Bois Brule River levels?: We read USGS gauge 04025500 — the same public data USGS publishes — about every 30 minutes and compare it to the runnable range for this reach. You can also view the raw gauge yourself at waterdata.usgs.gov.
Is Bois Brule River — Stones Bridge to Winneboujou good for beginners?: This section is rated Class I. At good levels it suits confident beginners and up, but it can have riffles or small rapids. Scout anything you can't see, and stay off it at high water.
When is the best time to paddle Bois Brule River here?: Typically April–October, when flows are most reliable for this section. Spring can run high after rain or snowmelt; late summer can drop too low. Always check today's gauge reading rather than assuming.
How long does it take to float Bois Brule River — Stones Bridge to Winneboujou?: This reach is about 8 miles, roughly 4 hours at a relaxed pace. Higher water is faster; low water and headwinds are slower. Add time for stops.

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