Water level
No public level gauge is matched to Torch Bay yet. Wind and weather on this page still come straight from the National Weather Service.
MichiganNatural lake, 2,693 acres, Houghton County
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Outlook. Monday: NNE wind 5 to 7 kt, gusts to 12 kt, high near 45°F. Tuesday: SE wind 7 to 12 kt, gusts to 19 kt, high near 50°F, 57% chance of rain.
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Lake facts
- Type
- Natural lake
- State
- Michigan
- County
- Houghton County
- Surface area
- 2,693 acres
- Coordinates
- 47.0809° N, 88.4635° W
Background reading: Torch Bay on Wikipedia
About Torch Bay
Set in Houghton County, Michigan, Torch Bay is a 2,693-acre natural lake.
We have not matched Torch Bay to a public USGS level gauge, so this page leans on wind and weather from the National Weather Service forecast grid over the lake. If you know of a gauge or a lake association that publishes levels, tell us and we will add it.
It is big enough for a proper sail but small enough that waves rarely get serious. Gusts off the shoreline are usually the bigger story than wave height.
The go or no-go calls above are a starting point, not a guarantee. Read how we score conditions, and always check local rules and posted warnings before you launch.
Torch Bay questions
Is it windy on Torch Bay today?
The National Weather Service forecast for the lake from October 26: Monday: NNE wind 5 to 7 kt, gusts to 12 kt, high near 45°F. The panel at the top of this page refreshes the current wind, gusts and direction when you open it and turns them into a call for sailing, paddling, power boating and fishing.
How big is Torch Bay?
Torch Bay covers about 2,693 acres (4.2 square miles) of surface water.
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