Torch Lake (Houghton County)

Houghton County, Michigan

Torch Lake is a deep 2,700-acre inland lake in Houghton County in the Keweenaw Peninsula, connected to Portage Lake by a navigable channel. It has steep drop-offs near shore and is known for walleye and northern pike, with historic copper stamp sands covering part of the lake bottom.

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Surface area2,659 acres

Max depth115 ft

Shoreline—

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Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Walleye●●●●○

DNR survey: growth above state average

Northern Pike●●●●○

Weed edges and bays. Spoons, spinnerbaits and tip-ups through the ice.

Yellow Perch●●○○○

Schools on mud and sand flats. Great through the ice.

Smallmouth Bass●●○○○

Rock, gravel and points. Tubes, jerkbaits and drop-shots.

Crappie●○○○○

Brush piles, docks and standing timber. Minnows or small jigs.

Bluegill●●○○○

Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.

Boat launches

3 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.

Lake Linden Park Boat LaunchPublic
Lake Linden Recreation Area, Torch Lake Township; hard-surface large-watercraft ramp; owned by Lake LindenDirections ↗
Hubbell Park Boat LaunchPublic
Hubbell Township Park, Torch Lake Township; hard-surface medium-watercraft rampDirections ↗
More public accessPublic
See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗

Size & creel limits

Special rules for this lake, confirmed from official state regulations. Minimum size and daily limit.

Species	Min size	Daily limit
Lake Sturgeon Portage and Torch Lakes (Houghton Co.): season July 16 - March 15; all lake sturgeon must be released immediately		0 (catch and release)

Other species in this lake: look up the limits at Michigan Department of Natural Resources ↗

Verified October 2026. Rules change, so confirm current limits with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources before you fish.

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Local tips

DNR surveys show walleye here grow faster than the state average, and northern pike are plentiful in sizes up to 33 inches.
Steep drop-offs sit close to shore, with shallow flats along the east shore.
Fish consumption advisories are in place and are more restrictive for Torch Lake fish; check them before keeping fish.

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