Brule Lake Entry Point

In order to keep our guests informed about new route opportunities and/or updates in existing routes – Clearwater staff frequently take their own trips to gather information and enjoy the surroundings at the same time.

Last month, Mike took a solo trip out of the Brule lake entry point. The entry point is a bit over an hour drive from Clearwater lodge – but well worth the drive (with several moose sighted along the way). It is near Eagle Mountain, and is north of the Caribou trail which originates out of Lutsen.

Brule is one of the largest lakes in the eastern region of the boundary waters. Motorboats are banned on Brule, and it has an excellent population of walleye, smallies, and northern.

Given the size of the lake – winds can be a challennge. If that is of a concern, conoers can chart a course when they leave the Brule lake entry point based on what the winds are doing since there are many options north, east and west out of Brule.

Mike went out heading towards the east end of the lake, which has many islands that offer protection and provide some excellent campsites. At the east end of Brule you can take a short but remote trip coming out on Bower Trout lake.

What is nice about Brule, though, is that there are many other options as well given its size. You can make your way north through a chain of smaller lakes to the beautiful Winchell and Omega lake region. From there you can head east coming out on Morgan or Ram lakes; can make your way east and then north coming out on Poplar lake; or can head west and north thru Long Island lake making your was to Cross. Or, you can head west and then turn south, looping back down to Brule lake. These all offer a wide range of scenery, wildlife, and remoteness.

The main attraction of Brule, therefore, is the numerous camping options it offers itself – as well as the diversity of shorter and longer routes that can be accessed. depending upon your interest. You are also close to the Homer lake entry point, which is partially motorized but affords access to many of the same areas as out of Brule (but avoids the challenges of Brule if it is windy).

All in all – it is an excellent choice if you want to access some new and varied areas – or want to access soome more familiar areas but coming in from the south. Clearwater is happy to develop individualized options for those who are interested.