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Torkelson Pit W.A. (north)

General Information

County: Hancock
Location:
Acres: 7.60
Maximum Depth:
Motoring Restrictions:

Nearby Parks

McIntosh Woods State Park
Clear Lake State Park

Amenities

Amenities at Torkelson Pit W.A. (north) include:
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    • Brittle Naiad
    The Fishing Regulations brochure is available for download. The summaries listed below are a partial listing provided for your benefit.

      Spring electrofishing survey showed fair numbers of bluegills up to 7 inches and largemouth bass up to 15 inches. (2022)
      Tip: Click the arrow in the lower right corner to view the Fish Survey Data tool in full-screen mode.

      Contacts

      Iowa-Caught Fish Are Safe to Eat, In Almost All Cases

      The vast majority of Iowa’s streams, rivers and lakes offer safe and high-quality fish that pose little or no threat to human health if consumed. Some limitations may apply for young children and pregnant women. Here’s a Fish Consumption Fact Sheet from the Iowa DNR and the Iowa Dept. of Public Health for more information. Here is a list of current fish consumption advisories for Iowa lakes and rivers.