🐟 What fish can you catch in Portage?

Most commonly caught species around Portage , IN : Largemouth bass - 12,606 reported catches Bluegill - 2,035 reported catches Channel catfish - 1,532 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 1,497 reported catches Common carp - 1,164 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Portage fishing reports?

The latest Portage , IN fishing reports are: @casting4chrome reported a nice Steelhead at East Arm Little Calumet River . @fishingPro reported a nice Black crappie at Marquette Lagoon . @CDrew24 reported a nice Spotted bass at Loomis Lake . @Wretchedbass reported a nice Common carp at Salt Creek . @Justin-Elliott reported a nice Walleye at Wolf Lake . .

Fishing in Portage, IN

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Portage, Indiana?

Anglers in Portage , IN recommend these top fishing spots: Deep River , Lake George , Little Calumet River , Portage-Burns Waterway , Loomis Lake .

Q: 📅 What is the best time to go fishing in Portage?

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Indiana, United States

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Top fish species in Portage

Latest Portage fishing reports

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Steelhead

East Arm Little Calumet River

29 in · 11 lb

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7 hours ago

Black crappie

Marquette Lagoon

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13 hours ago

Spotted bass

Loomis Lake

14 in · 3 lb

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15 hours ago

Common carp

Salt Creek

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17 hours ago

Walleye

Wolf Lake

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5 hours ago

Largemouth bass

Wolf Lake

19 in · 2 lb 7 oz

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Largemouth bass

Lake Michigan (IN)

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White bass

Portage-Burns Waterway

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Channel catfish

Portage-Burns Waterway

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23 hours ago

Yellow bullhead

Marquette Lagoon

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Fishing regulations in Portage

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Fishing regulations in Indiana can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching species as of April 22, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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FAQ about Portage fishing

Anglers in Portage, IN recommend these top fishing spots: Deep River, Lake George, Little Calumet River, Portage-Burns Waterway, and Loomis Lake.

Most commonly caught species around Portage, IN:

Largemouth bass - 12,606 reported catches
Bluegill - 2,035 reported catches
Channel catfish - 1,532 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 1,497 reported catches
Common carp - 1,164 reported catches

The latest Portage, IN fishing reports are:

@casting4chrome reported a nice Steelhead at East Arm Little Calumet River.
@fishingPro reported a nice Black crappie at Marquette Lagoon.
@CDrew24 reported a nice Spotted bass at Loomis Lake.
@Wretchedbass reported a nice Common carp at Salt Creek.
@Justin-Elliott reported a nice Walleye at Wolf Lake.

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Portage, IN. We give you weather trends and help you find the perfect window to catch your next personal best. With Fishbrain Pro, you will get the following capabilities: