Portage Lake

Located in Onekama Township in Manistee County, Michigan, the United States, Portage Lake is a natural lake. At the northern extremity of the lake is the Michigan hamlet of Onekama.

When Joseph Stronach designated the natural stream at Portage Point that flowed into Lake Michigan as Portage Creek in 1837, the lake was first referred to as Portage Lake. The lake was known as "O-nek-a-ma-engk or Portage Lake" in the survey conducted by the U.S. Government in that same year. This survey data was initially made available during the 26th Congress. The State of Michigan and the Surrounding Country, a map by Detroit's John Farmer, was the first to depict and identify the lake.

A very well-liked recreational lake is Portage Lake. Due to its proximity to Lake Michigan, it sees a lot of sailboat activity as well as recreational and fishing boat traffic. From Onekama, a number of charter boats go for Lake Michigan fish. Northwest Michigan's Portage Lake serves a variety of recreational needs. Due to the abundance of shipwrecks that are located below the surface, it is a well-liked location for diving. There are numerous boat launches on the lake, which is a well-liked destination for recreational boaters and is close to Onekama, Michigan. It is a premier fishing location all year round.

Location: Manistee County, Michigan