Portage County Wisconsin Fishing
6 documented fish species across 22 Portage County lakes.
Panfish
Trout, Salmon & Coldwater
Portage County Fishing Lakes
| Lake | Grade | Clarity | Max Depth | Species |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Emily | B | 11 ft | 35 ft | 5 |
| Rinehart Lake | B | 19 ft | 27 ft | 3 |
| Sunset Lake | B | 13.3 ft | 55 ft | 3 |
| Tree Lake | B | 7.4 ft | 33 ft | 3 |
| Glisezinski Lake | B | 9 ft | 11 ft | 3 |
| Collins Lake | B | 6.5 ft | 56 ft | 4 |
| Lake Helen | B | 8 ft | 20 ft | 3 |
| Onland Lake | B | 10.5 ft | 28 ft | 3 |
| Springville Pond | B | 9 ft | 10 ft | 3 |
| Mcdill Pond | C | 5 ft | 19 ft | 4 |
| Jordan Pond | C | 4 ft | 7 ft | 3 |
| Spring Lake | C | 8.8 ft | 42 ft | 3 |
| Amherst Millpond | C | - | 7 ft | 2 |
| Pickerel Lake | NR | 9.5 ft | 12 ft | 3 |
| Bear Lake | NR | 13 ft | 28 ft | 2 |
| Wolf Lake | NR | 9 ft | 17 ft | 4 |
| Ebert Lake | NR | 21 ft | 30 ft | 3 |
| South Twin Lake | NR | 5 ft | 9 ft | 1 |
| Lake Lime | NR | 10.8 ft | 29 ft | 3 |
| Fountain Lake | NR | 21 ft | 23 ft | 2 |
| Adams Lake | NR | 7.3 ft | 44 ft | 3 |
| Thomas Lake | NR | 13 ft | 28 ft | 4 |
Portage County water quality
DNR Survey Reports
These links open on the official state DNR websites (Wisconsin DNR survey PDFs · Minnesota DNR LakeFinder).
- 2025Thomas Lake spring shocking, 2025Spring Shocking Survey · WI DNR · 2025 (PDF)
- 2024Sunset Lake spring shocking, 2024Spring Shocking Survey · WI DNR · 2024 (PDF)
- 2023Stevens Point Flowage comprehensive survey, 2023Comprehensive Survey · WI DNR · 2023 (PDF)
- 2022Collins Lake spring shocking, 2022Spring Shocking Survey · WI DNR · 2022 (PDF)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What fish are in Portage County lakes?
Portage County, Wisconsin has 6 documented fish species across 22 lakes, including Panfish, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Trout, Walleye.
What is the best-graded fishing lake in Portage County?
Lake Emily holds the highest water-quality grade (B) among Portage County lakes with a documented fishery.