Access Site
WI
Big Portage Lake Access
City: Land O' Lakes, WI
County: Vilas County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 46.11618817, -89.28433309
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Location
Interactive access map
Loads when you reach this section.
Nearby Gauge Conditions
Deerskin River near Phelps, WI
7.6 mi away
Real-time data from USGS Water Services
About This Access Site
Big Portage Lake offers a public boat landing providing convenient access to this 586-acre Vilas County lake. The lake features excellent water clarity and a maximum depth of 40 feet, making it suitable for kayakers, canoeists, and motorized boats. The developed ramp provides standard access for launching recreational watercraft of various sizes.
The lake is well-stocked with panfish, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, and walleye, making it popular with anglers as well as paddlers. Located in the Land O' Lakes area near the Sylvania Wilderness, this access point serves as a gateway to quality paddling and fishing opportunities. Two nearby campgrounds—Sylvania Wilderness Backcountry Camping and Sylvania (Clark Lake) Campground—offer reservable campsites for those planning extended trips in the region.
The lake is well-stocked with panfish, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, and walleye, making it popular with anglers as well as paddlers. Located in the Land O' Lakes area near the Sylvania Wilderness, this access point serves as a gateway to quality paddling and fishing opportunities. Two nearby campgrounds—Sylvania Wilderness Backcountry Camping and Sylvania (Clark Lake) Campground—offer reservable campsites for those planning extended trips in the region.