Water Fun at Brunet Island

The island location makes Brunet Island a great place for water fun--boating, fishing, and swimming.

Boating and Canoeing

Fishing is great on the Cornell Flowage of the Chippewa River.
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The island is on a stretch of water extending about 3.5 to 4 miles from the Cornell dam to the Holcombe dam. Flow fluctuations can have a significant impact on water levels. This means that you have to watch out for rocks, particularly on the south end towards town.

The park's boat ramp is on the island not far from the entrance road.

Canoes can be rented from various places in Cornell and Holcombe.

Fishing

You can catch a wide variety of fish including northern pike, walleye, small mouth bass, catfish, crappie, muskie, and yellow perch. There's an accessible fishing pier near the north camp area and another fishing pier near the south camp area.

A Wisconsin fishing license is required.

Swimming

A 200-foot-long sand beach and changing stalls are on the southern tip of the island.
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Buoys and ropes for your safety mark the swimming area. Only coast guard approved flotation devices are allowed in the beach area. Please, no food or beverages on the beach. No lifeguards are provided, so swim at your own risk.

For more information, ask Brunet Island State Park, (715) 239-6888.