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Comfort Lake Fishing
A 111-acre Pennsylvania lake in Susquehanna County.
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Susquehanna County
Comfort Lake at a glance
Expect about 111 acres of lake at Comfort Lake, a water of Susquehanna County. The closest Census town is Lanesboro, about 3 miles away. Its outflow runs to East Branch Canawacta Creek. The Northeast Region of PFBC covers it.
111acres
0ramp access areas
1shore access areas
1counties
PFBC Lakes_Point layer (acres from NHD), Census places, retrieved October 23, 2026.
Access
Launching at Comfort Lake
Without a mapped ramp on Comfort Lake, the list below gives the nearest.
Walk-in fishing at Comfort Lake
- Comfort lake fishing access, Harmony Townshipfishing only, no boating permitted
More ramps close to Comfort Lake
- Oakland AccessNorth Branch Susquehanna River, 5 miles northwest
- Great Bend AccessNorth Branch Susquehanna River, 7 miles northwest
- Great Bend Twp/Hallstead AccessNorth Branch Susquehanna River, 11 miles west
- Great Bend Boro AccessNorth Branch Susquehanna River, 11 miles west
- Belmont Lake AccessBelmont Lake, 11 miles southeast
- Balls Eddy AccessDelaware River, 11 miles east
PFBC access areas layer (ramps and fishing-only sites), retrieved October 23, 2026.
Limits
Seasons and limits for Comfort Lake
| Species | Creel and size | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Bass (June 13 to Sept. 30) | 6 (combined species); minimum 12 inches | June 13 through Sept. 30 |
| Bass (Jan. 1 to April 10, Oct. 1 to Dec. 31) | 4 (combined species); minimum 15 inches | Jan. 1 through April 10 and Oct. 1 through Dec. 31 |
| Bass (April 11 to June 12) | NO HARVEST – catch and immediate release only (no tournaments permitted) | April 11 through June 12 (no harvest begins 12:01 a.m.) |
| Muskellunge and tiger muskellunge | 1 (combined species); minimum 40 inches | Open year-round |
| Northern pike | 2; minimum 24 inches | Open year-round |
| Chain pickerel | 4; minimum 18 inches | Open year-round |
| Walleye and saugeye | 6; minimum 15 inches | Jan. 1 through March 14 and May 2 through Dec. 31 |
| Sunfish, crappie and other panfish | 50 (combined species) | Open year-round |
| Catfish | 50 (combined species) | Open year-round |
| Striped bass and hybrids | 2 (combined species); minimum 20 inches | Open year-round |
| American shad | 3 | Open year-round |
Inland rules from the Summary apply on Comfort Lake; program and special listings override them.
2026 Pennsylvania Fishing Summary (PFBC), pp. 10-17, retrieved October 23, 2026.
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Comfort Lake against its neighbors
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Ramps | Species | Stocked trout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comfort Lake | 111 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Stump Pond | 7 miles southwest | 12 | 0 | 0 | |
| Belmont Lake | 11 miles southeast | 172 | 1 | 0 | |
| Stillwater Lake, Susquehanna County | 15 miles south | 83 | 1 | 5 | |
| Miller Pond | 17 miles southeast | 61 | 1 | 4 | |
| Lake Montrose | 17 miles west | 50 | 0 | 1 |
PFBC Lakes_Point, access areas and species listings, retrieved October 23, 2026.
Nearby
Close to Comfort Lake
More still water around Comfort Lake
- Stump Pond7 miles southwest
- Belmont Lake11 miles southeast
- Stillwater Lake, Susquehanna County15 miles south
- Miller Pond17 miles southeast
- Lake Montrose17 miles west
Bait sellers a drive from Comfort Lake
- White Tail Country Fly Shopfly shop, Starlight, 13 miles
- Ron's Fliesbait and tackle shop, Nicholson, 21 miles
Guide services listing Comfort Lake
- Boyds Nepa Guding Servicecharter, Waverly, (570) 417-5841
- Lakeside Cottagescharter, Tafton, (570) 226-8907
Boroughs offering beds near Comfort Lake
- Susquehanna Depot4 miles
- Hallstead11 miles
- Montrose18 miles
Counties holding Comfort Lake
- Susquehanna Countyseat: Montrose
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Photographs
Ridges, rivers and lakes around Comfort Lake, pictured
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Answers
Questions on Comfort Lake, answered briefly
In what corner of the Commonwealth does Comfort Lake sit?
Its shore lies in Susquehanna County, PFBC Northeast Region, about 3 miles from Lanesboro.
What surface area does PFBC give Comfort Lake?
The PFBC layer shows 111 acres.
How many ramps reach Comfort Lake?
No ramp is mapped on it; nearby ramps are listed above.
What is the fish list for Comfort Lake?
No PFBC roster exists for it.
What are the bass limits at Comfort Lake?
Bass (June 13 to Sept. 30): 6 (combined species); minimum 12 inches; June 13 through Sept. 30.
What do license fees run for a trip to Comfort Lake?
Anyone 16 or older needs a Pennsylvania fishing license: $27.97 for residents, $60.97 for nonresidents and $14.47 for resident seniors, fees included.
Will Comfort Lake see stocked fish in 2026?
The 2026 schedules do not name it.
Which tackle store is handiest to Comfort Lake?
White Tail Country Fly Shop is nearest, 13 miles away.
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