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Yellow perch

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Bluegill

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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General info

Portage Lake is a lake located in Cass County, Minnesota, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Bluegill, and Yellow perch.

Location

47Β°16β€²42.2β€³N 94Β°36β€²10.3β€³W
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Fishing regulations at Portage Lake, MN

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 Minnesota 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 May 10, 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 Lake fishing

Portage Lake is a lake located in Cass County, Minnesota, United States. Its coordinates are:
47Β°16β€²42.2β€³N 94Β°36β€²10.3β€³W
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