Upper Comstock Lake
About Upper Comstock Lake
Upper Comstock Lake is a 267-acre lake near Whiteface in St. Louis County, Minnesota. It reaches 28 feet at its deepest point, with an average depth of about 12 feet, and has roughly 3 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 5.4 feet.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 14 fish species here, including walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, black crappie, and bluegill. 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 2024.
There is one public boat launch (gravel or earth surface) managed by the Minnesota DNR.
Plan Your Visit to Upper Comstock Lake
- 267 acres, up to 28 feet deep, near Whiteface
- 1 public boat launch (gravel or earth) — managed by the Minnesota DNR
- Game fish on the DNR survey: walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, black crappie, and bluegill
- Average water clarity around 5.4 feet
Access & Fees
- Public access
- 1 public boat launch (gravel or earth)
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
- Managed by
- Minnesota DNR
Conditions
- Surface area
- 267 acres
- Max depth
- 28 ft
- Average depth
- 12 ft
- Shoreline
- 3 mi
- Water clarity
- 5.4 ft
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 130 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 (gravel or earth)
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
- 14
- Game fish
- 9
- Stocked
- Yes
- Last DNR survey
- 2024
- 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Upper Comstock Lake?
Upper Comstock Lake is in St. Louis County, Minnesota, near Whiteface. It covers 267 acres and reaches 28 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Upper Comstock Lake?
Upper Comstock Lake covers 267 acres with about 3 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 28 feet and its average depth is about 12 feet.
What fish can you catch at Upper Comstock Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Yellow Perch, and Channel Catfish and other species. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older.
Is there a public boat launch on Upper Comstock Lake?
Yes. Upper Comstock Lake has 1 public boat launch (gravel or earth), managed by the Minnesota DNR. DNR public water accesses are free to use.
Can you swim at Upper Comstock Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Upper Comstock 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 Upper Comstock Lake stocked?
Yes. The Minnesota DNR has stocking records for Upper Comstock Lake; species and numbers vary by year, so see the stocking report on DNR LakeFinder.