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Photo: Dollar Bay and Portage Lake, Mich. c1906 by Detroit Publishing Co. (Public domain) License

Cool water — ease in carefully

Use caution

Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 63°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.

  • Water temperature is 63°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.
  • Heavy rain today can raise bacteria levels near outfalls and river mouths.
Use cautionGood conditions today

Cool water — ease in carefully

Use caution

Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 63°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.

  • Water temperature is 63°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. NOAA buoy 45025, as of Aug 21, 10:00 PM UTC
  • Heavy rain today can raise bacteria levels near outfalls and river mouths.
Water temp
63°F
17°C

No official beach-advisory feed for Michigan yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.

Live data from NOAA buoy 45025 (7.8 mi away), as of Aug 21, 10:00 PM UTC.

Weather at Portage Lake

H: 72° L: 60°
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
67°
|
Feels like 66°
Precipitation
82%
Humidity
80%
Wind
8 mph
UV Index
0.5
Water Conditions:
🏊Cool but swimmable
12 AM
Light drizzle
62°
3 AM
Light rain
61°
6 AM
Light rain
60°
9 AM
Partly Cloudy
65°
12 PM
Overcast
69°
3 PM
Sunny
71°
6 PM
Partly Cloudy
67°
9 PM
Clear
63°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Portage Lake?
Portage Lake is a lake in Michigan.
What is the water temperature at Portage Lake?
As of August 21, 2026, the water temperature at Portage Lake in Michigan is 63°F (17°C), measured by NOAA buoy 45025, 7.8 miles away.
Can you swim at Portage Lake?
Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 63°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. Checked August 21, 2026.
How is Portage Lake rated?
Portage Lake in Michigan has an average visitor rating of 4.6 out of 5, based on 15 reviews.

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