St. Joseph County · lake · 401 acres
Portage Lake
Portage Lake is a lake in St. Joseph County, Michigan. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Michigan's fish & wildlife agency; 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
86°
60°
10 mph
14%
Sat
Rain
74°
68°
14 mph
72%
Sun
Showers
73°
61°
18 mph
70%
↘ pressure fallingFalling pressure ahead of a front often turns the bite on.
Stocking ledger
No published stocking records yet. This water stays in our books — the ledger begins the hour its state agency publishes a record.
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Butternut Creek0.6 mi
- Portage Creek0.8 mi
- Mud Lake2.9 mi
- Bear Creek2.4 mi
- Kimble Lake3.3 mi
- Uptegrove Lake3.9 mi
- Little Portage Creek4.1 mi
- Barton Lake4.3 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
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 St. Joseph County, Michigan. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.