Fishing Torrey Lake in Ashland County, Wisconsin

• Overview

  Torrey Lake lies within the bounds of Ashland County, Wisconsin. This is lake country bush ground. The water covers some 29 acres, so pick a bank rather than trying to cover it all. Park Falls lies 18 miles from the water. It is 145 miles to Saint Paul, the nearest city. Rules here are straightforward: one county, one set of rules.

• Where to Fish on Torrey Lake

  Our records carry no depth, so judge it from the bank. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. The productive water is a rod length or two out, not a hundred. Species logged across Ashland County include rainbow smelt, yellow perch and white sucker. It is the county picture; the agency list is water-specific. On Torrey Lake a short move beats a long cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July runs about 65°F on average, January about 9°F. The season turns properly here, and fish follow it closely. Count on hard cover from midwinter, and open water from mid April. The water is typically free of ice between mid April and late November. September and October fish steadily right up to the freeze. Time your trip to Torrey Lake by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing we hold confirms whether access is permitted. There is no recorded infrastructure here; expect to find your own way in. Light line and small metal for the trout; a fly rod earns its place on calm evenings. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. Gordon Lake, 0.9 miles away, makes the obvious fallback. What applies at Torrey Lake may have changed since it was mapped.