Mosquito lake is a 7,850 acre Reservoir managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The main purpose of the creation of Mosquito Lake (also known as Mosquito Creek Lake), was to maintain flood control, reduce pollution and supply water for the city of Warren. It is the second largest inland lake in Ohio with Grand Lake St. Marys being the largest. Located in northeastern Ohio in the city of Cortland, Mosquito Lake has developed into one of the top ten most popular sites for outdoor recreation in the area.

The Mosquito State Park features a butterfly garden, amphitheater and free summer concerts are sponsored by the Mosquito Lake Marina. There are over 500 camp sites including a five (5) acre off-leash dog park surrounded by a split wood and mesh fence with lots of shade. There is a special swim area just for dogs, too.

Water sports, hiking, camping and picnicking are not the only attractions at Mosquito Lake. The Mosquito State Park features a butterfly garden, amphitheater and free summer concerts are sponsored by the Mosquito Lake Marina. There are over 500 camp sites including a five (5) acre off-leash dog park surrounded by a split wood and mesh fence with lots of shade. There is a special swim area just for dogs, too.

Fishing

Renowned for its excellent walleye fishing, anglers will also find crappie, bass, northern pike and catfish plentiful in Mosquito's waters.

Walleye are stocked annually by the Division of Wildlife and are often caught from the lake with a range of sizes between 17 to 20 inches. Crappie and Bass are commonly caught while fishing the shallow depths of the shoreline. Mosquito Lake houses channel and flathead catfish that grow to very large sizes. The lake is also home to bluegill, perch, northern pike, and carp.

Fishing through the ice during winter's freeze is very popular with fishing enthusiasts. Mosquito Creek's icy waters have yielded many fine catches of walleye and panfish.

A wheelchair accessible fishing dock is located in the Lakeside Picnic Area. 

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     Coordinates:
41.3028N, -80.7690W
Map It:
Lake Type:
Reservoir
Surface Area:
7,850 acres
Maximum Depth:
24 ft
Elevation:
904 ft
Normal Water Clarity:
2 -5 ft
Major City:
Cleveland
Airport:
Cleveland

Mosquito Lake affords boating enthusiasts the opportunity to pursue their varied interests.  Boats of all types can be found on the lake ranging from sail boats and small fishing boats to runabouts and cruisers of unlimited horsepower.  The smooth waters of the lake are also ideal for waterskiing.

 Boaters will find five launching ramps with ample parking available, as well as a marina with mooring facilities; fuel pumps; jet ski, pontoon and fishing boat rentals and seasonal dock rentals.

• Ohio Fishing Licenses
• Ohio 2012 Statewide Limits and Regulations
• Ohio Fish Consumption Advisories
• Mosquito Lake State Park
• Ohio Department of Natural Resources