Portage Lake
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Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Summer (Current)
Portage Lake Overview
SLOWWind (mph)FAST
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Top Techniques Reported for Largemouth Bass + Summer
- Hard Topwater (Popping)1
- Medium Diving Crankbaits (7'-12')1
- Ned Rigs1
- Wacky Rigs1
Total Fishing Reports
11
Top Species Reported for Summer
- Largemouth Bass4 Reports
Smallmouth Bass1 Report
Panfish / Bluegill1 Report
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Mpierce1128
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8/5/25
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Summer
Technique
Crankbaits 7'-12'
Structure
Open Water/Basin
Forage
Shad
Water Temperature
78°
Species
Smallmouth BassSeason
Summer
Technique
Topwater Popping
Structure
Lily Pads
Forage
Insects
Water Temperature
68°
Slow reeling
Species
Largemouth BassSeason
Summer
Technique
Ned Rigs
Structure
Submerged Vegetation
Forage
Bluegill
Bass were holding at about 15' deep and the edges of weedlines. Lake was treated the prior week, so a TON of dead grass and a lot of lethargic bass. We had some luck with Ned's and dropshot, but overall very lackluster trip.
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