The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (back of a cove) is open for everyone; the other 6 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Brule Lake
Cook County, Minnesota · 4,270 acres (6.7 sq mi)
42°F water, calm this morning.
About Brule Lake
Brule Lake spreads over 4,270 acres in Cook County, Minnesota. Brule Lake is the largest lake located entirely within the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness that is closed to motorboats.
It stretches about 7 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 36 miles. At about 1,830 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. It reaches about 78 ft at its deepest. Grand Marais is about 18 miles southeast.
- Size
- 4,270 acres (6.7 sq mi)
- Deepest
- About 78 ft
- Shoreline
- About 36 miles
- End to end
- About 7 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,830 ft
- Type
- Natural lake
- County
- Cook County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise
- 2:45 pm – 4:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise · wind 0 mph
- 3:15 pm – 5:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 0 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish in Brule Lake
Brule Lake holds walleye, northern pike, smallmouth bass and yellow perch. At 42°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- GoodWalleye
Good cool-water bite, best at dusk and after dark.
- GoodNorthern pike
Prime range. Weed edges and shallow bays.
- SlowSmallmouth bass
Cold. Slow presentations on deep rock.
- GoodYellow perch
Schooled near weed edges and soft bottom.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Back of a cove
Sheltered, shallower water where baitfish gather.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
6 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.
Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.
Water temperature
At the surface, seen .
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Ice
Open water
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 7:06 am · sunset 4:27 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Brule Lake
- Grand Maraisabout 18 mi southeast
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Questions about Brule Lake
What fish are in Brule Lake?
Brule Lake holds walleye, northern pike, smallmouth bass and yellow perch. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Brule Lake?
About 78 ft at the deepest point. The 3-D view shows where the deep water is.
How big is Brule Lake?
4,270 acres, with about 36 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Brule Lake?
Grand Marais is about 18 miles southeast.
What is the water temperature at Brule Lake today?
The surface was about 42°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Brule Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
