Southeast Michigan lake near Ann Arbor. Good largemouth bass, bluegill, and crappie. Multiple public access points.
Fishing pressure is our estimate of how busy Portage Lake is likely to be today. It looks at the day of the week, the time of year, and whether the lake has been stocked recently, because fresh stockings tend to draw anglers. Lower pressure usually means more room to work the water for lake trout, smallmouth bass and brook trout.
Expect other anglers. Arrive early or fish early morning for best results.
Estimate based on day of week, season, and recent stocking. Not a live crowd count.
Combined bite activity across all 49 species in this lake.
| Species | Min size | Daily limit |
|---|---|---|
| Smallmouth Bass | 14" | 5 bass combined |
| Brook Trout | 8" (most inland lakes) | 5 trout, max 3 over 15" |
| Brown Trout | 8" (most inland lakes) | 5 trout, max 3 over 15" |
| Channel Catfish | 12" | 10 |
| Muskellunge | 42" | 1 per license year (registration required) |
| Rainbow Trout | 8" (most inland lakes) | 5 trout, max 3 over 15" |
| Walleye | 15" | 5 |
| White Crappie | None | 25 sunfish combined |
| Yellow Perch | None | 25 |
| Redear Sunfish | None | 25 sunfish combined |
| Green Sunfish | None | 25 sunfish combined |
| Hybrid Sunfish | None | 25 sunfish combined |
* Records shown are from our database. For the most current data, visit the Michigan DNR directly.
* Forecast is based on historical DNR data and is not a guarantee of future stocking.