Torch Light
Carlton County, Minnesota — DOW #09002500
16 Surveys
126.03
Acres
14 ft
Max Depth
7 ft
Mean Depth
7
Fish Species
3
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Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Torch Light. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.
Northern Pike
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-07-07 | Standard gill nets | 2.5 (below normal) | 2.8 – 10.0 | 3.15 lb | 15 |
| 1997-07-07 | Standard trap nets | 0.7 | — | 1.46 lb | 6 |
| 1997-07-07 | Survey seining | 0.3 | — | — | 1 |
White Sucker
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-07-07 | Standard gill nets | 0.3 (below normal) | 1.0 – 5.8 | 6.29 lb | 2 |
Pumpkinseed
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-07-07 | Survey seining | 0.7 | — | — | 2 |
| 1997-07-07 | Standard gill nets | 0.2 | — | 1.03 lb | 1 |
| 1997-07-07 | Standard trap nets | 1.2 (normal) | 0.8 – 7.2 | 0.45 lb | 11 |
Bluegill
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-07-07 | Standard trap nets | 5.4 (normal) | 3.1 – 24.9 | 0.40 lb | 49 |
| 1997-07-07 | Survey seining | 1.7 | — | 0.01 lb | 5 |
| 1997-07-07 | Standard gill nets | 2.0 | — | 0.52 lb | 12 |
Largemouth Bass
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-07-07 | Standard trap nets | 0.1 (below normal) | 0.3 – 1.9 | 3.66 lb | 1 |
| 1997-07-07 | Survey seining | 3.7 | — | — | 11 |
Walleye
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-07-07 | Standard gill nets | 1.0 (normal) | 1.0 – 4.0 | 1.41 lb | 6 |
| 1997-07-07 | Standard trap nets | 0.6 (normal) | 0.3 – 1.9 | 1.07 lb | 5 |
Black Crappie
| Date | Gear | CPUE | Normal Range | Avg Weight | Total Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-07-07 | Standard trap nets | 2.8 (normal) | 1.9 – 13.0 | 0.45 lb | 25 |
| 1997-07-07 | Survey seining | 3.7 | — | — | 11 |
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Data sourced from Minnesota DNR Division of Fish and Wildlife. Last verified: March 19, 2026. Learn how we maintain this data.