Big Portage Lake

Big Portage Lake

Size
883ac
Boat Launch
Yes
Carry-in Launch
No
Toilet
No
Boat Dock
Yes
Species in Big Portage Lake
Crappie
Crappie
Bluegill
Bluegill
Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
Perch
Perch
Northern pike
Northern pike
Pumpkinseed
Pumpkinseed
Walleye
Walleye
Rock bass
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.
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Top Fish Species

Crappie
fish
5-13 in
Length Range
9 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
2012
Jun
2023
Jul