Comstock Lake

Comstock Lake is a lake in St. Louis County, Minnesota. Comstock Lake covers about 267 acres, reaches a recorded 25 feet and holds about 3,687 acre-feet.

How the Size and Shape of Comstock Lake Affect Fishing

Comstock Lake is small enough to check weeds, wood, rock and the first deep drop without spending the whole day moving around.

Fish and Baits at Comstock Lake

Fish reported from Comstock Lake include black bullhead, black crappie, bluegill, brown bullhead, channel catfish, common shiner, largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed, rock bass, shorthead redhorse, smallmouth bass, spottail shiner, tadpole madtom, walleye, white sucker, yellow bullhead, and yellow perch.

Bass

For bass at Comstock, fish weeds, wood and shade with a spinnerbait, jig or Texas-rigged worm for largemouth, and work a tube, Ned rig or small crankbait across rock and firm points for smallmouth.

Crappie, Yellow Perch, and Sunfish

For panfish at Comstock, use a small jig or minnow beside brush for crappie, and fish a worm, cricket or tiny jig near weeds for bluegill and pumpkinseed, and keep a small jig, minnow or worm close to bottom for yellow perch.

Walleye

For roaming fish at Comstock, jig a minnow or troll a crankbait along points and deeper edges for walleye.

Northern Pike

For large predators at Comstock, cast a spoon, spinnerbait or swimbait beside weeds for northern pike.

Catfish and Bullheads

For bottom fishing at Comstock, put cut bait, a nightcrawler or prepared bait on bottom for channel catfish, and fish a worm or small piece of cut bait in quiet water for bullheads.

Rock Bass

At Comstock, use a small jig, worm or tiny crankbait around rock and firm shorelines for rock bass.

How the Seasons Change Comstock Lake

Spring at Comstock is a good time to check warm coves and incoming water, and summer is a good time to fish shade, weeds and the first drop into deeper water. Fall at Comstock can bring fish back to windy points and banks, while winter calls for smaller baits fished slowly.

A Simple Plan for Fishing Comstock Lake

On a first trip to Comstock, check one quiet cove, one rocky or firm point and the nearby deep water with a moving lure, then use a jig or worm where you find fish.

Useful Tackle for Comstock Lake

A medium spinning rod covers smaller lures at Comstock, while a heavier rod and stronger leader are better for northern pike.

Comstock Lake FAQs

Where should an angler start on the 267-acre Comstock Lake?

At Comstock, pick one cove and the closest point or drop into deep water, then fish that small area well before making a long move.

Should anglers fish the 25-foot deep end of Comstock Lake?

Not every trip. A better place at Comstock is where a point, drop-off or group of baitfish gives the fish a reason to stop.

What does the 3,687 acre-foot storage figure mean at Comstock Lake?

At Comstock, it shows that a lot of the water sits away from the bank and around the old channel or deep end.