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Portage Lake

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Michigan, United States

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Bluegill

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Black crappie

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Bluegill

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Pumpkinseed

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Largemouth bass

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Northern pike

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General info

Portage Lake is a lake located in Saint Joseph County, Michigan, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Bluegill, and Northern pike.

Location

42°02′58.8″N 85°30′27.5″W
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When are Largemouth Bass biting on Portage Lake?

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Fishing regulations at Portage Lake, MI

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42°02′58.8″N 85°30′27.5″W
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Cities nearby

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11.2 miles away

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16.1 miles away

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29.8 miles away

Elkhart

34.1 miles away

Goshen

36.8 miles away

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38.2 miles away

Granger

38.8 miles away

Niles

40.8 miles away

Mishawaka

42.7 miles away

Hillsdale

45.6 miles away

South Bend

46.9 miles away

Benton Harbor

48.5 miles away

Charlotte

49.7 miles away

Cutlerville

55.3 miles away

Kentwood

57.9 miles away

Holland

58.0 miles away

Wyoming

59.0 miles away

Grandville

60.1 miles away

Jenison

61.4 miles away

East Grand Rapids

62.2 miles away

Forest Hills

62.7 miles away

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FAQ about Portage Lake fishing

Portage Lake is a lake located in Saint Joseph County, Michigan, United States. Its coordinates are:
42°02′58.8″N 85°30′27.5″W
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