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Portage River

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Michigan, United States

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Bluegill

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Rock bass

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General info

Portage River is a stream located in Kalamazoo County, Michigan, United States. It is also intersecting with Saint Joseph County, Michigan. It is most popular for fishing Smallmouth bass, Largemouth bass, and Rock bass.

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42°05′58.3″N 85°29′18.7″W
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Fishing regulations at Portage River, MI

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in Michigan 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.

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Cities nearby

Portage

8.7 miles away

Kalamazoo

13.1 miles away

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19.1 miles away

Sturgis

21.0 miles away

Otsego

26.9 miles away

Coldwater

27.3 miles away

Elkhart

37.3 miles away

Angola

40.1 miles away

Goshen

40.3 miles away

Granger

41.6 miles away

Niles

43.1 miles away

Hillsdale

45.4 miles away

Mishawaka

45.6 miles away

Charlotte

46.6 miles away

Benton Harbor

49.2 miles away

South Bend

49.7 miles away

Cutlerville

52.1 miles away

Kentwood

54.5 miles away

Holland

55.7 miles away

Wyoming

55.8 miles away

Grandville

57.0 miles away

Jenison

58.3 miles away

East Grand Rapids

58.8 miles away

Forest Hills

59.3 miles away

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FAQ about Portage River fishing

the Portage River is a stream located in Kalamazoo County, Michigan, United States. It is also intersecting with Saint Joseph County, Michigan. Its coordinates are:
42°05′58.3″N 85°29′18.7″W
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