Torch LakeFishing
Torch Lake fishing & fish stocking
Fish stocking records and fishing regulations for Torch Lake in Michigan. See the latest stockings below — which species were added, how many, and when — plus size and creel limits and where to get your Michigan fishing license.
Regulations
Michigan DNR
Statewide baseline for warmwater species: Bass Sat. before Memorial Day–Dec. 31; Walleye & Northern Pike Last Sat. in April–Mar. 15. Trout: open all year (Type E lake).
| Species | Min. length | Daily creel | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walleye | 15" | 5 | — |
| Largemouth/Smallmouth bass | 14" | 5 | Combined limit, either species |
| Northern pike | 24" | 2 | — |
| Muskellunge | 50" | 1 | Torch Lake special 50" minimum (statewide default is 42") — per angler per license year; mandatory harvest registration within 24 hrs |
| Trout (brook/brown/rainbow/splake) | 15" | 3 | Type E Designated Trout Lake — open all year, all tackle; lake trout min. 10" |
| Sunfish/panfish (bluegill, crappie, etc.) | — | 25 | No minimum size; 25 in any combination of listed species |
Get your fishing license
Buy or renew a license for Torch Lake through the state portal.