Over 5,500 Boats on the Portage Chain
For many years we subsidized a boat survey performed by PBWOA Member Dick Knight. The survey did an excellent job of counting all boats on the respective lakes even those on shore. Results of the 2016 survey are summarized in the table below. The 2013 survey summary is also included below that.
The report lists, not only the number of boats, but also what style of boat. It includes all 8 Lakes (Little Portage, Portage, Base, Tamarack, Whitewood, Gallagher, Strawberry and Zukey) as well as the Canals / Ponds / Lagoons, Launch Sites, Marinas, Out-lots and Sail Clubs. The most significant change is the increase in the number of paddle-powered boats including stand-up paddleboard (SUPs).
Changes from 2013 to 2016 were: Pontoon Boats: +89; Power Boats: -7; Jet Skis: -25; Fishing Boats: +65; Sailboats: -35; Paddleboats: -48; Canoes/Kayaks/SUPs: +240; Total: +288.
The complete detailed report is available by clicking HERE
Summary of 2016 Boat Census
P | X | J | F | S | PDL | C/K/SUP | Total | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Baseline | 139 | 86 | 56 | 40 | 52 | 19 | 125 | 517 |
Portage | 690 | 436 | 197 | 118 | 100 | 114 | 342 | 1997 |
Little Portage | 62 | 47 | 19 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 16 | 152 |
Access Sites | 7 | 100 | 18 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 144 |
Tamarack Lake | 47 | 61 | 23 | 19 | 2 | 25 | 71 | 247 |
Whitewood Lake | 82 | 40 | 32 | 11 | 0 | 20 | 62 | 234 |
Gallagher Lake | 175 | 55 | 33 | 29 | 1 | 42 | 93 | 428 |
Strawberry Lake | 210 | 70 | 66 | 42 | 4 | 32 | 129 | 553 |
Zukey Lake | 202 | 47 | 51 | 22 | 4 | 33 | 88 | 447 |
TOTALS | 1943 | 1083 | 554 | 344 | 172 | 343 | 1066 | 5505 |
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Key to 2016 Column Headings
- P = Pontoon Boats
- X = Power Boats
- J = Jet Ski
- F = Fishing Boat
- S = Sailboat
- PDL = Paddle Boat
- C/K/SUP = Canoe, Kayak, Stand Up Paddleboard
Summary of 2013 Boat Census
P | X | J | F | S | PDL | C | K | Tot | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Baseline | 130 | 84 | 55 | 41 | 43 | 31 | 42 | 91 | 517 |
Baseline Canals & Outlots |
26 | 13 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 10 | 65 |
Portage | 647 | 439 | 202 | 85 | 138 | 124 | 68 | 184 | 1887 |
Portage Canals & Lagoons |
238 | 110 | 63 | 29 | 5 | 54 | 21 | 62 | 582 |
Portage Outlots |
66 | 31 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 14 | 124 |
Little Portage | 64 | 49 | 16 | 7 | 2 | 14 | 4 | 8 | 164 |
Access Sites | 1 | 56 | 12 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 85 |
Tamarack Lake | 42 | 62 | 27 | 20 | 1 | 29 | 11 | 56 | 248 |
Whitewood Lake | 83 | 47 | 30 | 14 | 1 | 22 | 11 | 26 | 234 |
Gallagher Lake | 153 | 49 | 24 | 25 | 0 | 43 | 16 | 44 | 354 |
Strawberry Lake | 209 | 90 | 88 | 28 | 8 | 37 | 30 | 64 | 554 |
Zukey Lake | 186 | 60 | 52 | 22 | 3 | 31 | 14 | 35 | 403 |
TOTALS | 1854 | 1090 | 579 | 279 | 207 | 391 | 226 | 600 | 5217 |
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Key to 2013 Column Headings
- P = Pontoon Boats
- X = Power Boats
- J = Jet Ski
- F = Fishing Boat
- S = Sailboat
- PDL = Paddle Boat
- C = Canoe
- K = Kayak