Portage Lake
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Season
Portage Lake Overview
Top Techniques Reported for Walleye + Summer
- Live Bait Rigs1
- Shallow Diving Crankbaits (0-6')1
- Trolling Shallow (0-9')1
Walleye3 Reports
Northern Pike2 Reports
Largemouth Bass1 Report
Smallmouth Bass1 Report
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Fishing Reports
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Species
Northern Pike
Season
Summer
Technique
Drop Shot
Structure
Docks
Water Temperature
73°
Species
Walleye
Season
Summer
Technique
Live Bait Rigs
Structure
Submerged Vegetation
Forage
Perch
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 14-22 inches but fish were schooled up by size. Best areas with bigger sized fish had good wind and wave action. Don't be surprised to tangle with a scrappy smallmouth or toothy critter. Fun way to get kids involved with fishing as well.
Species
Northern Pike
Season
Summer
Technique
Topwater Prop
Structure
River Channels
Forage
Minnows
Water Temperature
65°
Decent pike fishing the portage canal
Top Fishing Techniques
for Walleye + SummerChoose from techniques based on Portage Lake fishing reports.