The non-treaty community of Brochet is adjacent to the reserve community of Brochet, located on the Barren lands Indian Reserve, near the north end of Reindeer Lake.

Brochet is approximately 121 km by air north of Lynn Lake and the western edge of the province. Although internal roads exist, there are only winter road or air links to the rest of the province. Some water transportation occurs from Co-op Point just inside Saskatchewan.

The community of Brochet is represented by a mayor and council under The Northern Affairs Act.

There are 52 housing units in the community.

Population
1985: 161 people
1991: 211 people
1996: 250 people