Kakagon Sloughs

Kakagon Sloughs is an extensive wetland system in northern Wisconsin near Lake Superior, featuring interconnected waterways, marshes, and streams across a varied landscape. The area contains substantial wild rice beds and provides multiple access points along the shoreline for visitors to explore.

Indigenous peoples settled in this area thousands of years ago, drawing on the abundant natural resources for food and survival. This long relationship with the wetlands established patterns of use that continue to shape the place today.

The Anishinabe peoples maintain a direct connection to these waters through traditional wild rice harvesting that remains an active part of their cultural life today. This practice shapes how the wetlands are used and perceived by those who visit and work there.

Visit during the warmer months from spring through fall when conditions are ideal for exploration and guided kayak tours are available. Multiple access points along the shoreline allow you to choose where to begin your visit based on your interests.

This wetland contains one of the largest remaining concentrations of wild rice beds in the Great Lakes region. This abundance of wild rice is unusual and makes the ecosystem particularly valuable for both wildlife and traditional harvesting.

Location: Wisconsin

GPS coordinates: 46.66220,-90.74100

Latest update: December 9, 2025 20:21