Portage Lake (MI)Fishing Reports

Q: What do you need to know about Portage Lake ?

Portage Lake is a body of water in MI. During this time of year, fish can be found in Spring (Pre-Spawn) patterns. Available species are Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye. Narrow down your tackle selection by adjusting season, water clarity, structure and technique.

Q: What is Portage Lake 's size, depth, and clarity?

Portage Lake is a 5776.40 acres Lake/Pond with 0 a null

Q: What fish are in Portage Lake ?

Portage Lake contains the following species of fish: Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye.

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Largemouth Bass

Season

Spring (Current)

Portage Lake Fishing Reports for Spring Largemouth Bass

6 Reports on Portage Lake

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Jake Zabawa
Silver Ambassador
- Season
  Summer
- Species
  Largemouth Bass
- Technique
  Ned Rigs
- Structure
  Submerged Vegetation
Fishing Report for Largemouth Bass using Ned Rigs in Summer (Submerged Vegetation)
Working a Ned rig around submerged vegetation and around drop offs will get you on a good bite. Slowly dragging or bouncing a Ned rig through the vegetation at 6-10 feet of water will land you some good bites.
Jake recommended this gear for Portage Lake , MI
Hotbait
Z-Man Finesse TRD Green Pumpkin Goby / 2 3/4"
$3.99
Aaron
Gold Ambassador
- Season
  Summer
- Species
  Smallmouth Bass
- Technique
  Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium)
- Structure
  Submerged Vegetation
- Forage
  Perch
Fishing Report for Smallmouth Bass using Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium) in Summer (Submerged Vegetation)
Smallies are underappreciated on this great waterbody. Smimbaits are a great presentation for mixed bag success, fan casting submerged weeds in 7-10 ft of water. Finding concentrations of perch amongst the vast weed flats is key to connecting with... Read More
Aaron recommended this gear for Portage Lake , MI
Hotbait
Yum Scottsboro Swimbaits 4" / Tennessee Shad
$5.99
Picasso Lures Smart Mouth Plus Fish Head Jig 1/4 oz / Shad / 4/0
$7.99
Berkley Nanofil 10lb / Low-Vis Green / 150 Yards
Out of Stock
Berkley Trilene 100% Fluorocarbon 10lb / 200 Yards
$21.99
Daiwa Ballistic MQ LT Spinning Reel 3000D / 5.2:1
$229.99
St. Croix Legend Tournament Bass Spinning Rods 7'3" / Medium-Heavy / Fast
Out of Stock
Aaron
Gold Ambassador
- Season
  Summer
- Species
  Walleye
- Technique
  Live Bait Rigs
- Structure
  Submerged Vegetation
- Forage
  Perch
Fishing Report for Walleye using Live Bait Rigs in Summer (Submerged Vegetation)
We had success on quality walleyes trolling crawler harnesses with #4 and #5 blades in various shades of purple, green and chartreuse. Trolling at about 1.2 mph along the defined 10-12 ft weedline was the most consistent for walleyes from... Read More
Aaron recommended this gear for Portage Lake , MI
Hotbait
JT Custom Deep Cup Colorado Blade - Custom Painted #5 / Bad Dude
Out of Stock
Berkley Trilene Big Game 12lb / Green / 1175 Yards
$10.99
Daiwa Lexa Line Counter Casting Reel Left / 5.5:1 / 300
Out of Stock
St. Croix Eyecon Trolling Rods 8'6" / Medium / Moderate
Out of Stock