Walleye Stocked · 12 plants · last July 8, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk, night Portage Lake fishing
Portage Lake fishing has Tiger Muskie, Channel Catfish, and Walleye on the stocking report. It is stocked about 0.4 times a year since 1980, most often in June and August. Species guides list dusk and night for Channel Catfish and dawn, dusk, and night for Walleye.
- Last stocked
- July 8, 2026
- · Walleye
- Plants on record
- 17
- Since 1980
- Species recorded
- 3
- Surface acres
- 645.6
Fish at Portage Lake
Walleye Stocked · 12 plants · last July 8, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk, night 
Tiger Muskie Stocked · 4 plants · last October 14, 1986 Last stocked October 14, 1986 · 4 plants
Tiger Muskie species guide
Channel Catfish Stocked · 1 plant · last September 29, 2004 Best: dusk, night How Portage Lake is stocked
About 676 reported fish per acre, the most of 4 lakes in Washtenaw County with both a fish count and a surface area.
Fish stocked in 1980
1,300
Fish stocked in 1982
2,500
Fish stocked in 1984
1,820
Fish stocked in 1986
1,300
Fish stocked in 2004
3,020
Fish stocked in 2011
81,732
Fish stocked in 2013
65,848
Fish stocked in 2015
68,225
Fish stocked in 2017
80,516
Fish stocked in 2021
47,685
Fish stocked in 2024
39,497
Fish stocked in 2026
42,857
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 8, 2026 | Walleye | 42,857 | – | report |
| June 13, 2024 | Walleye | 20,913 | – | report |
| June 13, 2024 | Walleye | 18,584 | – | report |
| June 22, 2021 | Walleye | 47,685 | – | report |
| June 28, 2017 | Walleye | 58,180 | – | report |
| June 21, 2017 | Walleye | 16,253 | – | report |
| June 21, 2017 | Walleye | 6,083 | – | report |
| June 10, 2015 | Walleye | 22,961 | – | report |
| June 10, 2015 | Walleye | 45,264 | – | report |
| June 4, 2013 | Walleye | 53,288 | – | report |
| June 4, 2013 | Walleye | 12,560 | – | report |
| June 21, 2011 | Walleye | 81,732 | – | report |
| September 29, 2004 | Channel Catfish | 3,020 | – | report |
| October 14, 1986 | Tiger Muskie | 1,300 | – | report |
| August 27, 1984 | Tiger Muskie | 1,820 | – | report |
| August 5, 1982 | Tiger Muskie | 2,500 | – | report |
| August 13, 1980 | Tiger Muskie | 1,300 | – | report |
Access and facts
- Nearest town
- Pinckney, MI
- Facilities
- restrooms, dock
Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Michigan Department of Natural Resources before you go.
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Common questions
What fish are at Portage Lake?
Fishing Portage Lake usually means Walleye: Walleye accounts for 12 of 17 plants on record, ahead of Tiger Muskie and one more. Walleye was last stocked July 8, 2026. Tiger Muskie was last stocked October 14, 1986. Channel Catfish was last stocked September 29, 2004.
When is Portage Lake stocked?
Last stocked July 8, 2026. It is stocked about 0.4 times a year since 1980, most often in June and August. About 676 reported fish per acre, the most of 4 lakes in Washtenaw County with both a fish count and a surface area. No plants recorded in 35 years between 1980 and 2026.
How do you get on Portage Lake?
The nearest town is Pinckney, MI. Facilities include restrooms and dock.