Portage
Cook County, Minnesota — DOW #16032700
27 Surveys
128.12
Acres
55 ft
Max Depth
17.8 ft
Mean Depth
3
Fish Species
10
Local Guides
DNR Fish Surveys
Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Portage. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
SPT
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993-06-21 | Standard gill nets | 14.0 | — | 0.36 lb | 42 |
| 2002-06-12 | Standard gill nets | 7.7 | — | 0.63 lb | 23 |
| 2005-06-20 | Standard gill nets | 7.3 | — | 0.60 lb | 22 |
| 1985-07-10 | Standard gill nets | 33.0 | — | 0.83 lb | 99 |
| 2010-06-02 | Standard gill nets | 3.0 | — | 0.45 lb | 12 |
| 2017-06-05 | Standard gill nets | 10.7 | — | 0.53 lb | 32 |
| 1990-06-07 | Standard gill nets | 20.7 | — | 0.59 lb | 62 |
| 2022-06-08 | Standard gill nets | 6.3 | — | 0.84 lb | 19 |
Green Sunfish
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993-06-21 | Standard gill nets | 1.3 (above normal) | 0.3 – 0.3 | 0.06 lb | 4 |
| 2002-06-12 | Standard gill nets | 4.3 (above normal) | 0.3 – 0.3 | 0.05 lb | 13 |
| 2005-06-20 | Standard gill nets | 3.0 (above normal) | 0.3 – 0.3 | 0.06 lb | 9 |
| 2017-06-05 | Minnow traps | 4.8 | — | — | 29 |
| 2017-06-05 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (above normal) | 0.3 – 0.3 | 0.08 lb | 3 |
| 1990-06-07 | Standard gill nets | 5.0 (above normal) | 0.3 – 0.3 | 0.08 lb | 15 |
| 2022-06-08 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (above normal) | 0.3 – 0.3 | 0.16 lb | 1 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993-06-21 | Standard gill nets | 14.7 (above normal) | 2.6 – 11.7 | 0.83 lb | 44 |
| 2002-06-12 | Standard gill nets | 42.3 (above normal) | 2.6 – 11.7 | 0.62 lb | 127 |
| 2005-06-20 | Standard gill nets | 29.3 (above normal) | 2.6 – 11.7 | 0.77 lb | 88 |
| 1985-07-10 | Standard gill nets | 3.0 (normal) | 2.6 – 11.7 | 0.76 lb | 9 |
| 2010-06-02 | Standard gill nets | 27.5 (above normal) | 2.6 – 11.7 | 0.51 lb | 110 |
| 2017-06-05 | Minnow traps | 0.2 | — | — | 1 |
| 2017-06-05 | Standard gill nets | 10.3 (normal) | 2.6 – 11.7 | 0.62 lb | 31 |
| 1990-06-07 | Standard gill nets | 7.3 (normal) | 2.6 – 11.7 | 1.05 lb | 22 |
| 2022-06-08 | Standard gill nets | 13.3 (above normal) | 2.6 – 11.7 | 0.55 lb | 40 |
Golden Shiner
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-06-12 | Standard gill nets | 0.7 | — | 0.08 lb | 2 |
FND
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-06-05 | Minnow traps | 8.2 | — | 49 |
Fathead Minnow
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-06-05 | Minnow traps | 3.5 | — | 21 |
Depth Maps & Lake Info
Map & Directions
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Nearby Bait & Tackle
Bear Track Outfitting Co.
Grand Marais, MN
★ 3.3Buck's Hardware
Grand Marais, MN
★ 4.5Clearwater BWCA Outfitters
Grand Marais, MN
★ 5Hungry Jack Canoe Outfitters
Grand Marais, MN
★ 4.7Lake Superior Trading Post
Grand Marais, MN
★ 4.6Moose Tracks
Grand Marais, MN
★ 4.5Northern Goods
Grand Marais, MN
★ 4.7The Fisherman's Daughter at Dockside Fish Market
Grand Marais, MN
★ 4.7Nearby Marinas
Resorts & Lodges Near Portage
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Fish Species
Species known to inhabit Portage. Click any species for a full fishing guide.
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Plan Your Trip to Portage
- Weather forecast for Portage — check wind, rain, and temperature before you go
- GPS: 48.0611°N, 90.5864°W — Get Directions
- View on MN DNR LakeFinder for the latest survey data and lake info
- Review Minnesota fishing regulations for season dates and limits
- A Minnesota fishing license is required for ages 16+ — buy online at dnr.state.mn.us
Data sourced from Minnesota DNR Division of Fish and Wildlife. Last verified: March 19, 2026. Learn how we maintain this data.