Torch Lake, at 18 miles long , is Michigan's longest lake. Torch Lake also is Michigan's second largest lake covering over 29 square miles. Torch Lake, with an average depth of over 200 feet, is a fine habitat for trout. Downrigger fishing is the best way to go after the trout that stay in the cold depths most of the time.

AREA :18,770 acres
LENGTH : 18 mi.
WIDTH : max. 2.35 miles.
DEPTH : max 315 ft. ave 111 ft.
THERMOCLINE : starts at 25'
BOTTOM :
Shoal - sand, gravel, rubble,marl.
Deep - clay, marl, pulpy peat

Latitude:    N44° 58.57'
Longitude: W85° 18.32'

Species: Lake trout, rock bass, yellow perch, small mouth bass, muskellunge, ciscoes, brown trout, rainbow trout, whitefish.

submergent vegetation
emergent vegetation
dead heads
rocks & gravel
floating vegetation
marsh / swamp land