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Big Portage Lake Public Water Access Site

Big Portage Lake Public Water Access Site is a state-owned public boat ramp located on the south shore of Big Portage Lake near Backus, providing convenient access for boaters and anglers.

Managed by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, this access point is situated at 2566 State Highway 87 Northwest in Cass County and offers public launching facilities for the 902-acre lake.


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