What Fish Are in Big Portage Lake?
Big Portage Lake in Vilas County, Wisconsin has 4 documented fish species: Panfish, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye. The lake has nutrient and algae measurements on record from state and federal monitoring.
All Documented Species
Game Fish & Panfish in Big Portage Lake
Big Portage Lake supports 3 of the region's most-targeted species: Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye. The lake runs to a maximum depth of 40 feet across 586 acres, conditions consistent with the species mix DNR surveys have recorded.
Lake Conditions
| Water Clarity | 18.5 ft |
| Maximum Depth | 40 ft |
| Surface Area | 586 acres |
| Public Access | Yes |
| Species Count | 4 |
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