Few questions 1st time heading to brule going from 5th of june till the 11th. This is the earliest trip we have taken usually heading up last week in july. How is the weather around this time? Also how bad can the wind be on this lake? I've read fishing is suppose to be a lot better witch is needed, most trips we've taken fishing has been lackluster at best in July. We are also trying to figure out where we want to go brule is a huge lake, we didn't plan on base camping on brule but might if you suggest it, We usually don't camp on really busy lakes. We are thinking about going up through the cones (possibly staying on south} to davis or going to vermon or south temperance if anyone has any experience on any of this lakes or any other lakes around brule not mentioned that you recommend that would be greatly appreciated! Fishing is the top priority on this trip

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Wind on Brule can be terrible. We tripped there two years in a row in early June of 2014 and 2015. The first year we explored the east end of the lake. The second year we went west and explored North and South Temperance. The second year we got hammered by wind the first day. It was so bad that we couldn't make it past Jock Mock Bay. Thankfully the wind was gone the next day and we were able to finish out route.

We stayed at the first camp into South Temperance and loved that site. Fishing on South Temperance was good. Lots of walleye were caught on the north side of the northern most of the three large islands. We also did good in the channel between our campsite and the main lake...especially right where the channel widens into the lake.

Fishing on Brule can be tough, but it can also be fantastic. The first couple days on our first trip we only caught a few fish. This was only our second trip to the BW and was the earliest...ice came off the lake 2 days before we arrived. Once we figured out that the fish were looking for large jerkbaits and jig spinners we started crushing them. I caught a 30" walleye in North Bay on a jig spinner with a 4 inch white twister tail. The key for the walleye was shallow water in the evening. That big girl was in about 2 feet of water, less than 10 feet from shore.

We also had great success for SM bass, pike, and walleye in Jock Mock Bay. The north shoreline was great to troll by with a large jerkbait. Also fishing the point on the island in Jock Mock Bay was great for SM bass. For us the Rapala #10 Flat Rap in perch was the hands down winner. Catching 3 to 1 vs everything else. Too bad we only had one for our group of three guys.

Hope this helps.

-RW

Yes Brule can get windy.On my way back from the west side I actually had a strong southwest wind. I was in a decked canoe with a double blade paddle which helped tremendously. What I experienced and from conversation at the put EP is that a lot of people just camp on Brule. Canoes crammed with as much stuff as they can take. That can be problematic sometimes.If you go to the Temperance Lakes you paddled a long way and risk the campsites being full. I think there are 8 between the 2 lakes. My guess is the campsites on Brule's far west side are less likely to fill up. But that's just a guess. You could continue on to Cherokee which is a beautiful Lake with many campsites. But be forewarned that you will pay getting there. The portages are challenging

Send me your email or phone # if you want some intel on Brule. I've done almost a half-dozen trips there fishing and base camping. As long as you promise not to repeat it online, I'll even give you coordinates to "the fish orchard". I just don't fancy revealing specific and hard-earned trade secrets to the WWW. Too many newbs that just wanna poach the goods ;)

Brule can be a beast or a beauty...but as long as you plan a bit and give yourself some flexibility you should be ok. Wind and weather have much more impact just due to size and anyone who tells you otherwise hasn't tried to paddle off that body of H2o during a solid storm.

We've had decent luck fishing for smallies and wallies...we've caught a few pike but never really tried for them since the other bites do well. Trolling has also worked just fine as I think someone else mentioned. We stuck to mainly spoons but I'm sure some deep rapalas would have the same effect.

I can also talk about the Temperance lakes and a little about the portages headed north out of Brule.

We've only gone late season so the crowds have never been an issue but, like someone else mentioned, it's an easy easy basecamp since there's no portages so I would imagine it sees a lot of walk-ups and last minute trips from the fairweather folk. We certainly milk the no portages thing, but honestly just like this lake for the fishing and vast scenery.

Have we talked before? Your name seems familiar.

Anyway. I've got some info for ya if you're interested. Brule's a great lake.
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We began going to Brule in 1957 and usually hit the first week in June, when school let out for the Summer, for about 30 years. I can tell you that the environment there has changed a lot since that time and what I have to say may not entirely agree with what you find today. Check the Brule Lake messagboard history for some good tips. North Bay was a good bet for walleyes that time of the year. The evening, 7 to 10 PM was the best fishing. It is an early ice out this year, so Cone Bay might come into play. I don't recall many camping spots on South Cone. It is a small lake and easy access from Brule and can be good walleye fishing. Brule Island is a good camping spot for access to North Bay and Ruan Island, which is a large island out in the main body of the lake directly south of Cone Bay, is a good camping spot for fishing the Cones.

We spent some years staying at the Brule Island Camp in a cabin, but then camped the Lake for quite a few years, before going to the Sky Blue Water Lodge. There were some problems on the windy days, but not something that we couldn't deal with. There is almost always a bay or shoreline out of the wind. I would suggest fishing walleye around the islands near the Brule Lake entry point. Jock Mock point was usually fished in the Fall. Echo Lake could be good fishing, based on the Conservation Dept. Lakefinder fishing information. I am happy to help, if you have any further questions, but have not been to Brule in many years. We have fished the Gunflint Trail in recent years with guides and have found a great deal of success.

Brule is a fun lake. One year we went around this time and the weather was in the 60's and light rain pretty much the whole week. Another time up in Cone bay about this time it was 75 the first day and snowing on us two days later. It could be anywhere from 30 to 90 degrees. So just prepare accordingly.

Although it is a large lake we never felt crowded. In cone bay we may have seen one other group. We also base camped on large island on the west end. There are a bunch of little islands for protection down there.

When we headed for the west end we left early. The wind wasn't too bad early in the morning. However, on the return trip leaving about 10 or 11 am we encountered some pretty large waves. If you are concerned about the waves you could always stick to the east end. More nooks and crannies to protect you from wind there.

We a saw a moose and a calf on North cone.

Have fun!

Lots of nice bass on Brule.

Walleyes mid day on a leech and slip bobber.

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Lots of nice bass on Brule.

Walleyes mid day on a leech and slip bobber.
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That is a big bass!
The bass is being held arm straight out to make the fish look bigger but I noticed he has all 4 fingers in it's mouth.

This might give you a few ideas.

Don't believe we've had the pleasure Phillipsnick24@yahoo.com would love to have a chat about your fishing experience on the lake :) Thanks for the response look forward to your email

Great read Thank you for the response!

I plan on it thank you for the weather tips first time going in early June so ill make sure im prepared thanks again cheers :)