What Fish Are in Big Portage (W Bay Lake?
Big Portage (W Bay Lake in Cass County, Minnesota has 13 documented fish species: black crappie, bluegill, bowfin (dogfish), brown bullhead, hybrid sunfish, largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed, rock bass, walleye, white sucker, yellow bullhead, yellow perch. The lake has nutrient and algae measurements on record from state and federal monitoring.
All Documented Species
Game Fish & Panfish in Big Portage (W Bay Lake
Big Portage (W Bay Lake supports 5 of the region's most-targeted species: black crappie, bluegill, largemouth bass, northern pike, walleye. The lake runs to a maximum depth of 23 feet across 902 acres, conditions consistent with the species mix DNR surveys have recorded.
Lake Conditions
| Water Clarity | 8.5 ft |
| Maximum Depth | 23 ft |
| Surface Area | 902 acres |
| Public Access | Yes |
| Species Count | 13 |
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