Reels
Abu Garcia Revo SX Baitcasting Reel
A reliable baitcaster for jigs, Texas rigs, and moving baits.
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A northeast Ohio reservoir with walleye and crappie.
Trip at a Glance
Anglers come to Mosquito Creek Lake for largemouth bass, crappie and walleye. The best months overall are Mar to Jun, Sep to Nov. In October, largemouth bass, crappie and walleye are in season, and Soft Stick Bait, Bass Jig and Spinnerbait are a good place to start. There are 12 shops within 45 miles (1 fly, 11 bait and tackle); the closest is Causeway Bait And Tackle in Cortland, 3 mi away. Chagrin River is 40 mi away if you want to make a trip of it.
Best Months
Mar to Jun, Sep to Nov
In October
Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Walleye
Methods
Spin, cast & bait
Season at a Glance
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What You'll Catch
Mosquito Creek Lake Species
Plan by Month
What to Use
Month
Fish
12 picks for October. ● means in season that month.
Soft Stick Bait 4 to 5 in
LureSoft Plastic · Largemouth Bass
Shop This LureBass Jig 3/8 to 1 oz
LureJig · Largemouth Bass
Shop This LureSpinnerbait 3/8 to 3/4 oz
LureMoving Bait · Largemouth Bass · Stained water.
Shop This LureBladed Jig 3/8 to 1/2 oz
LureMoving Bait · Largemouth Bass · Around grass.
Shop This LureSquarebill Crankbait 1.5 to 2.5 in
LureCrankbait · Largemouth Bass
Shop This LureLipless Crankbait 1/2 to 3/4 oz
LureCrankbait · Largemouth Bass
Shop This LureWalking Topwater 4 to 5 in
LureTopwater · Largemouth Bass · Low light.
Shop This LureSuspending Jerkbait 4 to 5 in
LureHard Bait · Walleye · After dark.
Shop This LurePaddle-Tail Swimbait 3 to 5 in
LureSoft Plastic · Walleye
Shop This LureCrappie Jig 1/32 to 1/8 oz
LureJig · Crappie
Shop This LureJig and Minnow 1/8 to 3/8 oz
LureJig · Walleye
Shop This LureLive Minnows 1 to 3 in
BaitLive Bait · Walleye, Crappie, Largemouth Bass
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Rod & Reel
Recommended Setups
Largemouth Bass
Fly 9 ft 7 or 8 wt rod, bass-taper floating line, 12 to 16 lb leader for poppers and divers.
Spin / Cast 7 ft medium-heavy baitcasting rod, 7:1 reel, 15 lb fluorocarbon or 50 lb braid around heavy cover.
Crappie
Fly 8.5 ft 4 wt rod, floating line, small jig flies and minnow patterns.
Spin / Cast 10 to 12 ft jigging pole or 6 ft ultralight spinning rod, 4 to 6 lb hi-vis line.
Walleye
Spin / Cast 6.5 ft medium-light spinning rod, 2500 reel, 10 lb braid with a 6 to 8 lb fluorocarbon leader.
Matched to These Species
Gear for Mosquito Creek Lake
Crankbaits
Rapala Shad Rap
A tight-wobbling crankbait that walleye anglers troll and cast.
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Northland Baitfish-Image Spinner Harness
Crawler harnesses trolled behind bottom bouncers for summer walleye.
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Pflueger President Spinning Reel
Light and smooth for its price. A favorite for finesse and panfish rods.
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Ugly Stik GX2 Spinning Combo
Nearly unbreakable and sensitive enough for most freshwater fishing. A safe first combo.
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St. Croix Triumph Spinning Rod
A sensitive, lightweight rod for finesse plastics and jigs.
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Berkley Trilene XL Monofilament
Limp, easy-casting mono for spinning reels and general fishing.
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Seaguar Red Label Fluorocarbon
Low-visibility fluorocarbon for leaders and clear water.
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Within 45 Miles
Shops Near Mosquito Creek Lake
Bait & Tackle
North Coast Bait & Tackle
Lake Milton, Ohio· 21 mi
Bait and tackle shop in Lake Milton, OH.
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One more bite bait co
Hempfield Twp, Pennsylvania· 21 mi
Bait and tackle shop in Hempfield Twp, PA.
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Academy Sports + Outdoors
Boardman Twp, Ohio· 23 mi
Bait and tackle shop in Boardman Twp, OH.
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