Size
883ac
Boat Launch
Carry-in Launch
Toilet
No
Boat Dock
Species in Big Portage Lake
Largemouth bass
Crappie
Pumpkinseed
Perch
Northern pike
Bluegill
Walleye
Rock bass
Overview
Big Portage Lake Map
Fishing Regulations
Special Fishing regulations: This lake has special fishing regulations that differ from statewide or border water regulations for those species identified below and take precedence. Regulations listed below are currently in place. Visit the fishing regulations page for links to upcoming regulations for specific lakes.
Location: Including connected waters, Rice and Deep Portage Lakes
- Crappie: Daily limit five.
- Sunfish: Daily limit 10.
Weather
76°Feels like 76°
83°
64°
83°64°5:59 AM
8:48 PM
7 mph
South
0 in
Rain
29.9 inHg
Falling
SundaySu
83° / 64°
MondayMo
84° / 56°
TuesdayTu
72° / 49°
WednesdayWe
76° / 55°
ThursdayTh
81° / 58°
FridayFr
82° / 62°
Moon Phase
August 02, 2026
85% Illumination
waning gibbous, getting dimmer
SundaySu08/02
MondayMo08/03
TuesdayTu08/04
WednesdayWe08/05
ThursdayTh08/06
FridayFr08/07
SaturdaySa08/08
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Top Fish Species
Largemouth bass
12-20 in
Length Range
15 in
Length Range
2023
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Understanding Abundance
Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time
Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.Species Lengths
