Sokaogon Chippewa Community News

Manoomin (Wild Rice) Harvest Regulations

The Great Lakes Indian Fish & Wildlife Commission (GLIFWC) has important Manoomin harvest information posted on their website, including a notice to Harvesters –

The following waterbodies are now date-regulated in Wisconsin:

  • Chippewa Lake, Bayfield County
  • Island Lake, Vilas County
  • Minong Flowage, Douglas County
  • Pacwawong Lake, Sawyer County

GLIFWC also has an interactive map of Manoomin waters with opening dates, aerial photos and relative abundance estimates to help plan your trip.