Manistee County · lake · 2,116 acres
Portage Lake
Stocked 6× since 2025 · Michigan DNR
Portage Lake is a lake in Manistee County, Michigan, stocked with Walleye — most recently on Jul 8, 2026. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Michigan DNR; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Overcast
84°
57°
12 mph
1%
Fri
Drizzle
82°
66°
9 mph
26%
Sat
Rain
69°
63°
9 mph
53%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Jul 8 | Walleye | 42,857 | 4.37" | |
| Jun 2 | Walleye | 65,283 | 3.13" | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Oct 28 | Walleye | 2,470 | 13.1" | |
| Jul 1 | Walleye | 27,665 | 5.61" | |
| Jun 27 | Walleye | 47,374 | 4.21" | |
| Jun 25 | Walleye | 54,708 | 5.54" | |
Angler reports
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Schimke Creek1.6 mi
- Gordon Lake2.6 mi
- Cooper Lake3.0 mi
- Watson Lake4.0 mi
- Krouse Lake4.3 mi
- Adamson Lake4.3 mi
- Walton Pond5.2 mi
- Bar Lake5.4 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official MI regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Portage Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Portage Lake?+
Portage Lake is stocked with Walleye in Manistee County, Michigan, most recently on Jul 8, 2026 by Michigan DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Portage Lake get stocked?+
Going by 6 records since 2025, stocking at Portage Lake peaks in June. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Portage Lake?+
Yes — Michigan requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is Portage Lake?+
Portage Lake is a lake in Manistee County, Michigan. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Michigan DNR · updated Jul 8, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.