The Flambeau River in northern Wisconsin is one of the state's most popular paddling and fishing destinations, known for its scenic beauty and excellent angling opportunities. Beginning as two major forks—the North Fork and the South Fork—the river flows southwest until joining the Chippewa River near Bruce, Wisconsin. The river is surrounded by a mixed northern hardwood forest with sugar and red maple, red oak, yellow birch, white ash, and stands of quaking aspen, along with frequent stands of conifers including red, jack, and white pines, tall hemlocks, and occasional cedars overhanging the rocky riverbanks. As a wilderness river, the Flambeau offers some of Wisconsin's best fishing opportunities, where anglers have a chance to catch trophy-sized fish with every cast.