Size
278ac
Boat Launch
Carry-in Launch
Toilet
No
Boat Dock
Species in Portage Lake
Perch
Walleye
Largemouth bass
Crappie
Smallmouth bass
Northern pike
Bluegill
Pumpkinseed
Muskellunge
Rock bass
Overview
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.
- Largemouth and Smallmouth Bass: All from 14-20” must be immediately released. One over 20” allowed in possession.
Weather
57°Feels like 57°
80°
60°
80°60°6:27 AM
8:13 PM
0 mph
Southeast
0 in
Rain
29.96 inHg
Stable
MondayMo
80° / 60°
TuesdayTu
82° / 59°
WednesdayWe
78° / 54°
ThursdayTh
77° / 52°
FridayFr
78° / 55°
SaturdaySa
79° / 61°
Moon Phase
August 24, 2026
87% Illumination
waxing gibbous, getting brighter
MondayMo08/24
TuesdayTu08/25
WednesdayWe08/26
ThursdayTh08/27
FridayFr08/28
SaturdaySa08/29
SundaySu08/30
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Top Fish Species
Perch
5-10 in
Length Range
7 in
Length Range
2025
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
