Comfort Lake
About Comfort Lake
Comfort Lake is a 218-acre lake near Wyoming in Chisago County, Minnesota. It reaches 47 feet at its deepest point, with an average depth of about 21 feet, and has roughly 3.2 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 9.1 feet.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 16 fish species here, including walleye, northern pike, muskellunge, largemouth bass, black crappie, and white crappie. The DNR has stocking records for the lake, so check the stocking report for the most recent species and year classes. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2018.
There is one public boat launch (asphalt surface) managed by the Minnesota DNR. The lake is listed as infested with Eurasian watermilfoil and zebra mussel — clean, drain and dry your boat and gear before leaving. Ice typically goes out around April 14, based on 11 years of DNR ice-out records.
Plan Your Visit to Comfort Lake
- 218 acres, up to 47 feet deep, near Wyoming
- 1 public boat launch (asphalt) — managed by the Minnesota DNR
- Game fish on the DNR survey: walleye, northern pike, muskellunge, largemouth bass, black crappie, and white crappie
- Average water clarity around 9.1 feet
- Listed as infested with Eurasian watermilfoil and zebra mussel — clean, drain and dry before you leave
Access & Fees
- Public access
- 1 public boat launch (asphalt)
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
- Managed by
- Minnesota DNR
Conditions
- Surface area
- 218 acres
- Max depth
- 47 ft
- Average depth
- 21 ft
- Shoreline
- 3.2 mi
- Water clarity
- 9.1 ft
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 90 acres
Rules & Regulations
- A Minnesota fishing license is required for anglers 16 and older
- Drain plugs must be out and all water drained before leaving any access; remove aquatic plants from boats and trailers
- Children under 10 must wear a life jacket on a boat that is underway
Facilities
- 1 public boat launch (asphalt)
Best For
- Walleye fishing
- Ice fishing
- Ice is never completely safe — check thickness yourself before walking or driving on any lake
Angler's Report
Minnesota DNR LakeFinder- Species on survey
- 16
- Game fish
- 9
- Stocked
- Yes
- Last DNR survey
- 2018
- Special regulations
- No
- Fishing pier
- No
- Ice fishing
- Yes
- Boat launch
- Yes
Fishing data: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Regulations change — confirm with the current DNR fishing regulations.
Ice-Out History
- Median ice-out
- April 14
- Years of record
- 11
- Earliest
- March 16, 2016
- Latest
- May 1, 2018
- Most recent
- April 15, 2023
See every lake on the ice-out tracker. Ice-out data: Minnesota DNR State Climatology Office.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Comfort Lake?
Comfort Lake is in Chisago County, Minnesota, near Wyoming. It covers 218 acres and reaches 47 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Comfort Lake?
Comfort Lake covers 218 acres with about 3.2 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 47 feet and its average depth is about 21 feet.
What fish can you catch at Comfort Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Walleye, Northern Pike, Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, White Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, and Yellow Perch and other species. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older.
Is there a public boat launch on Comfort Lake?
Yes. Comfort Lake has 1 public boat launch (asphalt), managed by the Minnesota DNR. DNR public water accesses are free to use.
Can you swim at Comfort Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Comfort Lake. Minnesota's public waters are open to swimming where you have legal access, but there are no lifeguards or water-quality monitoring away from designated beaches.
Is Comfort Lake stocked?
Yes. The Minnesota DNR has stocking records for Comfort Lake; species and numbers vary by year, so see the stocking report on DNR LakeFinder.
When does the ice go out on Comfort Lake?
The median ice-out date is April 14, from 11 years of Minnesota DNR records. The earliest on record is March 16, 2016 and the latest is May 1, 2018.
Does Comfort Lake have invasive species?
Yes. The DNR lists Comfort Lake as infested with Eurasian watermilfoil and zebra mussel. State law requires you to clean off plants, pull the drain plug and drain all water before leaving the access.