Walleye lake, Northern pike lake, Bass lake

Brule Lake

Lake-specific eating advicePublic access

Brule Lake is a 4,327-acre lake in Cook County, 78 feet at its deepest. The DNR last surveyed its fish in 2023. Recorded species include walleye, northern pike and smallmouth bass.

Details

DNR lake ID
16034800
County
Cook
Surface area
4,327 acres
Maximum depth
78 feet
Mean depth
35 feet
Shallow water (littoral) area
1,431 acres, 33% of the lake
Shoreline
63.1 miles
Average water clarity
16.2 feet (Secchi disk, 7 readings)
Nearest town (DNR)
Grand Marais
Latest DNR fish survey
August 2023, targeted survey
Surveys on record
6, since 1983
Fish species recorded
northern pike, smallmouth bass, walleye, yellow perch, and 5 other species
Brule Lake Public Water Access Site
carry-in, concrete slab ramp, toilet, run by U.S. Forest Service
Eating advice, general populations
cisco: all sizes - 1 serving/week
Size
2,000 acres or more
Deepest point
60 feet or more
Public access
Yes
Lake-specific eating advice
Yes

Sources

Survey catches show what DNR nets and electrofishing found on the survey date, not how the fishing is today. Check the current regulations and the Department of Health advice before you keep fish, and confirm access conditions before you tow a boat.

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