Torch Lake trout stocking
Antrim County, Michigan · lake · about 589 ft elevation
Torch Lake was last stocked 6 months ago (May 12, 2026). We have 11 stockings on record since Nov 2, 2016, 1 in the last 12 months (25,494 fish). Most stockings come in May. Species stocked: atlantic salmon.
- The second most stocked of 8 waters in Antrim County.
- Stocked more often than 75% of Michigan waters on our record.
Weather at Torch Lake
- Tonight44°FChance Rain Showers36% rain · wind 15 to 20 mph
- Monday53°FIsolated Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy15% rain · wind 5 to 10 mph
- Monday Night45°FMostly Cloudy3% rain · wind 5 to 10 mph
- Tuesday54°FSunny1% rain · wind 5 to 10 mph
- Tuesday Night40°FPartly Cloudywind 0 to 5 mph
- Veterans Day50°FMostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain27% rain · wind 0 to 5 mph
Forecast from the National Weather Service for this location, refreshed hourly.
When is Torch Lake stocked?
Most stockings come in May.
By month, all years
Year by year
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | ||||||||||
| 2022 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | ||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2016 | 1 |
What is stocked
| Species | Stockings | Fish | Fish per stocking | Typical size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic salmon | 11 | 378,737 | 34,431 | 6.7 in |
Stocking history
20261 stocking · 25,494 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Size | Since previous |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 12Latest Tuesday | Atlantic salmon | 25,494 | 7.1 in | 377 days |
20251 stocking · 35,175 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Size | Since previous |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apr 30 Wednesday | Atlantic salmon | 35,175 | 7.0 in | 328 days |
20242 stockings · 17,198 fish
| Date | Species | Fish | Size | Since previous |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Jun 6 Thursday | Atlantic salmon | 1,327 | 8.0 in | 24 days |
May 13 Monday | Atlantic salmon | 15,871 | 7.8 in | 724 days |
20222 stockings · 64,715 fish
- May 20 atlantic salmon, 29,232 fish
- May 3 atlantic salmon, 35,483 fish
20201 stocking · 32,126 fish
- May 7 atlantic salmon, 32,126 fish
20192 stockings · 75,655 fish
- Nov 19 atlantic salmon, 29,444 fish
- Oct 9 atlantic salmon, 46,211 fish
20181 stocking · 86,401 fish
- Oct 3 atlantic salmon, 86,401 fish
20161 stocking · 41,973 fish
- Nov 2 atlantic salmon, 41,973 fish
From Michigan fish and wildlife agency reports, collected nightly and kept after the agency takes them down. Agencies revise reports; check the agency's report before you go. Seasons and limits: Michigan fishing regulations.
Where is Torch Lake?
Antrim County, Michigan. Approximate: the marker is the USGS place-name point for this water, not an agency location.
Stocked waters near Torch Lake
- Grass Creekstream · 3 mistocked May 19, 2017
- Elk Riverstream · 7 mistocked Apr 14, 2026
- Green Lakelake · 10 mistocked Apr 30, 2018
- Guernsey Lakelake · 18 mistocked Apr 28, 2025
- Northport Creekstream · 19 mistocked Apr 26, 2019
- Starvation Lakelake · 20 mistocked Apr 20, 2026
- Twin Lakelake · 20 mistocked Apr 21, 2026
- North Blue Lakelake · 23 mistocked Apr 20, 2026
All stocked waters in Antrim CountyStocked this week in Michigan
Questions about Torch Lake
- When was Torch Lake last stocked?
- The latest reported stocking was May 12, 2026 (atlantic salmon, 25,494 fish), according to Michigan agency reports.
- How often is Torch Lake stocked?
- It was stocked once in the last 12 months. Across all years on record, most stockings come in May.
- Is Torch Lake stocked often?
- The second most stocked of 8 waters in Antrim County. Stocked more often than 75% of Michigan waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.
- What kind of trout are stocked in Torch Lake?
- Atlantic salmon (11 stockings, 378,737 fish).