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Portage
Cass County · Near Hackensack · DOW 11047600
277 ac
Surface Area
84 ft
Max Depth
22 ft
Water Clarity
3 mi
Shoreline
1 Public Access
This lake has 1 public access point for launching watercraft or shore fishing.
Weather
Fishing Forecast
Depth Map
Highlights
Exceptionally clear water with 22 feet of visibility. You can see straight to the bottom in the shallows
84 feet at its deepest with plenty of structure for fish to hold in summer
Excellent fishing diversity with Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye, Muskellunge all present
Great panfish lake with black crappie and bluegill and yellow perch. Solid pick for family fishing
In the heart of lake country near Hackensack in the Brainerd Lakes region
Size Distribution
2025 DNR survey — how fish here compare to statewide averages
Small for speciesLarge for species
22″
39″
19″
18″
12″
Below avgAverageAbove avg
Portage is a 277-acre lake located in Cass County, Minnesota near Hackensack. It has a maximum depth of 84 feet. Known for Walleye, Muskellunge, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass. Last surveyed by MN DNR in 2025.