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Michigan · Unknown Co.

Brule River

· 5 mi · Class
Optimal: 170–525 CFS · USGS #04060993
346 avg
549CFS
4.26 ft gauge height
Above Optimal
Stable
Flow data is live from USGS·Rapid classifications and CFS ranges need community verification·Know this river?
Avg flow: 346 cfsHist. median: 0 cfsUSGS #04060993
U.S. Forest Service

About

Spring-fed flows of 346 CFS average sustain the Brule River through five miles of U.S. Forest Service land, with optimal conditions between 170–525 CFS on gauge 04060993. The single documented section runs from the Brule River to Highway 73, though no specific classification or gradient data defines the character of this stretch. Forest Service management typically indicates backcountry access and undeveloped corridors, but the available data provides no details on rapids, camping, or specific features that distinguish this particular run.

Solunar Fishing Activity
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Waxing Crescent
15% illumination
Poor
Moon overhead
9:26 AM
Moonrise
1:32 PM
Moonset
5:20 AM
Moon underfoot
9:26 PM
Next full moon: May 3111 days
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Data Quality

River conditions are community-verified. CFS ranges, difficulty ratings, and access points may not reflect every flow level or seasonal change. Always check current conditions, scout unfamiliar rapids, and paddle within your skill level.

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