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Portage River
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General info
Portage River is a stream located in Michigan, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Smallmouth bass, and Bluegill.
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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.
Below you will see fishing regulations for catching species as of April 15, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.
FAQ about Portage River fishing
- Largemouth bass - 22 members reported to have caught this fish
- Smallmouth bass - 10 members reported to have caught this fish
- Bluegill - 5 members reported to have caught this fish
- @keithclayton reported a nice Warmouth.
- @keithclayton reported a nice Largemouth bass.
- @emiliate reported a nice Striped shiner.
- @emiliate reported a nice Smallmouth bass.
- @emiliate reported a nice Smallmouth bass.
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