Torch Lake Fishing Tournaments
0 tournament dates listed ahead and 2 past listings on Torch Lake, Antrim County, Michigan. View on a map ↗
No tournaments are listed ahead on Torch Lake right now. Submit an event.
Public Boat Access on Torch Lake
| Access site | Launch | Parking | Facilities | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Torch River BridgeMichigan DNR | 2 lanes, carry-down | 31 trailer, 7 car | Toilets · Recreation Passport required | Map ↗ |
| EastportMichigan DNR | 1 lane | 35 trailer, 10 car | Toilets · Recreation Passport required | Map ↗ |
| Waring RoadMunicipality | 1 lane | 3 trailer, 3 car | No pass needed | Map ↗ |
| Forest Home Township ParkMunicipality | Carry-in only | 4 trailer | No pass needed | Map ↗ |
From the Michigan Department of Natural Resources's public list of boating access sites (source), checked Oct 12, 2026. It covers state sites and local sites built with state grants, so other ramps on this water may not appear. Check conditions and closures with the managing agency before you go.
Who Runs Tournaments Here
Fishing Guides Near Torch Lake
Guide services and charters based within 15 miles of Torch Lake, nearest first. Distance is from where each business is listed, not a statement that it fishes this water: ask the guide where they fish. Listings are free.
- Pure Angling - Charter FishingElk Rapids · 7.7 mi
- Golden Hour Outdoors Charter FishingElk Rapids · 7.7 mi
- Ultimate Charter FishingElk Rapids · 7.7 mi
- Fish With Jim OutfittersEast Jordan · 12.3 mi
- True North TroutEast Jordan · 13.7 mi
- Coach's Smallmouth Charters in Northern MichiganRapid City · 14.3 mi
- Central Coast AnglingTraverse City · 14.3 mi
- Wild Bill's Guide ServiceEast Jordan · 14.6 mi
From a directory of fishing charter and guide businesses, each confirmed on its own website. Are you a guide on Torch Lake and missing or listed wrong? Tell us.
Tournament Waters Near Torch Lake
- Lake Charlevoix21 mi
- Lake Bellaire5 mi
- Intermediate Lake5 mi
- Lake Leelanau20 mi
- Fife Lake28 mi
- Lake Margrethe34 mi
Straight-line distance between map positions; 1 of 6 has tournaments coming up.
Recent Fish Stocking
| Species | Most recent | Stockings (2 yrs) | Fish |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic Salmon | May 12, 2026 | 5 | 47,925 |
Every stocking the agency lists here (7, last 3 years)
| Date | Status | Species | Fish | Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 12, 2026 | Stocked | Atlantic Salmon | 12,750 | 7.09 in |
| Apr 30, 2025 | Stocked | Atlantic Salmon | 2,740 | 7.01 in |
| Apr 30, 2025 | Stocked | Atlantic Salmon | 7,710 | 7.28 in |
| Apr 30, 2025 | Stocked | Atlantic Salmon | 17,676 | 6.65 in |
| Apr 30, 2025 | Stocked | Atlantic Salmon | 7,049 | 6.89 in |
| Jun 6, 2024 | Stocked | Atlantic Salmon | 1,327 | 7.99 in |
| May 13, 2024 | Stocked | Atlantic Salmon | 15,871 | 7.8 in |
From state agency stocking reports (source). Matched to this water by name and county; for a water that spans counties, such as a Great Lake, every county's stockings count. All Michigan stocking →
Past Listings
Dates that were listed for this water. A listing does not confirm the event took place.
Show 2 past listings
- WMB Super Saturday — Sat, Jun 6, 2026
- Super Saturday - Traverse City Area – Torch Lake - Eastport Launch — Sat, Jun 6, 2026
Torch Lake Tournament Questions
- How many fishing tournaments are held on Torch Lake?
- 2 are on record here, none currently scheduled ahead.
- Which ramps do Torch Lake tournaments launch from?
- Sources name Eastport Launch and East Port.
- Who runs tournaments on Torch Lake?
- West Michigan Bass.
- What species are Torch Lake tournaments for?
- Bass.