Fishing Comstock Lake in Marquette County, Wisconsin

• Overview

  Comstock Lake sits in Marquette County, out in Wisconsin. This is rolling bush country. Around 26 acres of surface means several distinct areas to work. It lies lower than most water we list in Wisconsin. 6.9 miles away sits Montello, the nearest town. Further out sit Princeton (7.9 miles) and Dakota (8.3 miles). It lies deep inside the county rather than near an edge.

• Where to Fish on Comstock Lake

  No depth figure appears in our records, so the bank has to tell you. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Read the surface for the wind lane, then fish the edge of it. Reported across Marquette County: brown trout, bluegill and rainbow trout. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. On Comstock Lake that means starting tight and working out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Typical July readings run about 71°F; by January the average is down near 15°F. The freeze arrives properly here and holds. Hard water holds through the cold months, breaking up near early April. Averages place the thaw at early April and the freeze at early December. The strongest runs come at either end of the open season. On Comstock Lake the same rules apply, with local timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public sources are silent on who controls the bank. Mapping is blank for access, so scout the approach before committing the car. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Bank access can be seasonal on ground like this. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. If the gate is shut, 155 Reservoir at 0.9 miles is the nearest alternative. Nothing here settles the position at Comstock Lake for certain.