Mosquito Creek Lake
A large flood-control lake near Cortland in northeast Ohio, well known for walleye and crappie. A causeway splits the lake, and the north end is a wildlife refuge.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Walleye
Among Ohio's best inland walleye lakes. Drift crawler harnesses on the flats.
Crappie
Brush piles, docks and standing timber. Minnows or small jigs.
Largemouth Bass
Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.
Channel Catfish
Cut bait and nightcrawlers on flats and creek mouths in the evening.
Northern Pike
Weed edges and bays. Spoons, spinnerbaits and tip-ups through the ice.
When they bite
Month-by-month activity for each target species.
| J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walleye | ||||||||||||
| Crappie | ||||||||||||
| Largemouth Bass | ||||||||||||
| Channel Catfish |
Boat launches
11 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- 1Causeway Sport ShopRampPublic boat launch, State Route 88, Mecca Twp. No horsepower limit. Launch fee. (330) 637-7076.Directions ↗
- 2Main Park RampRampLaunch with dock or marina, North on Durst Rd just past SP office first right, Cortland. No horsepower limit. (330) 637-2856.Directions ↗
- 3Dockside MarinaMarinaLaunch with dock or marina, 6083 State Rt. 46, Cortland. No horsepower limit.Directions ↗
- 4Campgrounds RampRampPublic boat launch, State Route 305 & Hogland Blackstub Rd., Cortland. No horsepower limit. (330) 637-2856.Directions ↗
- 5Mosquito Creek - Corps of Engineers Ramp (RTE 305)RampPublic boat launch, State Route 305, Cortland. No horsepower limit. (330) 637-1961.Directions ↗
- 6Mosquito Lake State Park ACERampPublic boat launch, west of State Route 46 & SR 88, Cortland. No horsepower limit. (330) 637-2856.Directions ↗
- 7Mahan-Demen Wildlife RampRampPublic boat launch, Mahan-Denmen Road, Cortland. No horsepower limit. (330) 644-2293.Directions ↗
- 8Marina Concession RampMarinaPublic boat launch, North on Durst Dr. past the Park office on the right, Cortland. No horsepower limit. (330) 637-2856.Directions ↗
- 9Pikie BayRampPublic boat launch, 7100 Hoagland-Blackstub Rd, Cortland. No horsepower limit. Launch fee.Directions ↗
- 10Hillside Cemetary AccessRampPublic boat launch, Cortland West Main St. to the lake, Cortland. No horsepower limit. (330) 637-2856.Directions ↗
- More public accessPublicSee the ODNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Special rules for this lake, confirmed from official state regulations. Minimum size and daily limit.
| Species | Min size | Daily limit |
|---|---|---|
| Walleye Walleye, saugeye and sauger combined | 15 in | 6 / day |
| Crappie Black and white combined | 9 in | 30 / day |
Other species in this lake: look up the limits at Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Wildlife ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
Closest shops to the lake and its boat launches. Call ahead for live bait and hours.
- Bass Pro Shops6.1 mi2390 Niles Cortland Road SE, Niles(330) 989-7600Directions ↗
- Dunham's Sports14.8 miDirections ↗
- Gateway Bait Shop15.2 miDirections ↗
Local tips
- The north end above the causeway is a refuge with restricted boating. Check the signs.
- The causeway riprap is a classic spring walleye spot.
- It's shallow, so it warms and stirs up fast in wind.
Angler reports
Water temp, what's biting, and anything else other anglers should know about Mosquito Creek Lake.
View on interactive map
Zoom and pan on a street, satellite or terrain map. Red pins are boat launches; blue pins are bait shops nearby.