Little Comfort Lake
Little Comfort Lake in Chisago County, Minnesota has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Water clarity: 5.6 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 52.5 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 8.1 µg/L. Maximum depth: 56 ft. Surface area: 37.03 acres.
- Clarity
- 5.6 ft
- Typical in August
- 54°F
- Max depth
- 56 ft
- Area
- 37 acres
- Type
- Eutrophic
- Trend
- ↓ Declining
- Public access
- No
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Little Comfort Lake is a 37-acre productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Chisago County, Minnesota with a maximum depth of 56 feet. Water quality is graded D based on 2 sampling years through 2024. Overall water quality is declining over recent sampling years. The lake supports 13 documented fish species including black bullhead, black crappie, and bluegill. No public access — the lake is private or restricted. Compared to the 29 other monitored lakes in Chisago County, Little Comfort Lake ranks #23 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Minnesota DNR LakeFinder, last sampled 2024-10-15. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
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Swimming Safety
Grade onlyLimited data
Based on clarity and algae grades from past sampling — we do not hold live water temperature and a current cyanobacteria reading for this lake. Check your state or county health department before you swim.
Nutrients and algae run higher than average — check local advisories before swimming, and skip the water if you see scum
Water Quality Grade: D (Nutrient-rich)
Murky, only visible to about 5.6 ft. Phosphorus level: 52.5 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a: 8.1 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 55.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 5.6 ft | Not graded |
| Phosphorus | 52.5 µg/L | Poor |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 8.1 µg/L | Fair |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 55 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
Where to stay near Little Comfort Lake
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Water Temperature
Little Comfort Lake typically sits around 54°F at the surface in August. Summer average is about 54°F. Usually warmest in Jul (about 54°F) and coldest in May (about 47°F). These are typical values by month — not a live reading.
Typical surface water temperature by month, from 292 field readings (2010–2025) via the EPA Water Quality Portal. See the full Little Comfort Lake water temperature breakdown →
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Depth | 56 ft |
| Surface Area | 37 acres |
| Shoreline Length | 1 mi |
| Littoral Zone | 43% |
| Public Access | No |
Fish Species
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Fishing Little Comfort Lake
Invasive & Introduced Species
Red chips are ecologically harmful invasive species. Gray chips are stocked or introduced fish that aren't a current ecological concern.
Water Quality Trend: ↓ Declining
Based on 6 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | ↓ Declining | -0.123 m/yr | 6 |
| Phosphorus | ↓ Declining | +2.13 µg/L/yr | 2 |
| Chlorophyll-a | ↑ Improving | -0.75 µg/L/yr | 2 |
EPA Impairment Status
Little Comfort Lake is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2024 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 4A).
Causes of impairment
A Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) plan has been approved.
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit MN13-0054-00 · Official waterbody report
County Ranking
Ranked #23 of 30 lakes in Chisago County
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Little Comfort Lake holds Grade D. 2 nearby lakes hold higher nutrient-and-algae grades — useful for a swim day, not a reason to skip lodging here.
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Frequently asked questions about Little Comfort Lake
What is the water quality grade for Little Comfort Lake?
- Little Comfort Lake in Chisago County, Minnesota has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Water clarity: 5.6 ft visibility. Phosphorus: 52.5 µg/L. Chlorophyll-a (algae): 8.1 µg/L. Maximum depth: 56 ft. Surface area: 37.03 acres.
Is Little Comfort Lake safe to swim in?
- Nutrients and algae run higher than average — check local advisories before swimming, and skip the water if you see scum. Little Comfort Lake has a water quality grade of D (Nutrient-rich). Algae concentration (chlorophyll-a) is 8.1 µg/L. Always check local health department advisories before swimming.
What is the water temperature of Little Comfort Lake?
- Little Comfort Lake typically sits around 54°F at the surface in August, from 292 EPA Water Quality Portal field readings (2010–2025). That is a typical value for the month, not a live reading.
How deep is Little Comfort Lake?
- Little Comfort Lake has a maximum depth of 56 feet. The lake covers 37.03 acres.
What fish are in Little Comfort Lake?
- Fish species found in Little Comfort Lake include black bullhead, black crappie, bluegill, bowfin (dogfish), brown bullhead, common carp, hybrid sunfish, largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed, walleye, white sucker, yellow perch. Little Comfort Lake is located in Chisago County, Minnesota.
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Where this data comes from
56 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2024. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- Minnesota Pollution Control Agency - Ambient Surface Water
MNPCA56 samples · 2024
Analytical methods
- Field measurement/observation, generic method
- Phosphorus by Colorimetry
- Analysis of Chlorophyll in Periphyton and Plankton
Monitoring station identifiers (1)
Grade thresholds from the EPA National Lakes Assessment (EPA 841-R-24-006, Table 6-3), applied by ecoregion. See how grades are calculated and data sources.
Other records on this page
Impairment status from EPA ATTAINS 303(d) database
Lake size & watershed from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS)
Lake details from Minnesota DNR LakeFinder