Mosquito Lake Fishing in Klamath County, Oregon

• Overview

  Klamath County, Oregon, is where Mosquito Lake sits. Beyond the shoreline you have open valley. It covers about 3 acres, so this is small water you can walk round in under an hour. Our Klamath County list holds plenty of bigger water. The closest town, Oakridge, is 25 miles distant. Beyond it, La Pine at 37 miles and Culp Creek at 38 miles. There is no boundary nearby to worry about.

• Where to Fish on Mosquito Lake

  Depth is not on record here, so the bank has to tell you. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Records held for Klamath County cover rainbow trout, klamath largescale sucker, brook trout and yellow perch. At least one recorded species is protected in parts of its range; read the local rules before targeting anything. On Mosquito Lake the quiet end is the one worth the extra effort.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect August to average close to 60°F, with December the cold end at about 30°F. A lid forms in a hard winter only. It is not guaranteed from one year to the next. Spring and autumn carry the year; summer squeezes it into the ends of the day. Plan any trip to Mosquito Lake around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public sources are silent on who controls the bank. No car park, ramp or path is recorded within easy reach of the shore. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. Failing this one, try Alameda Lake, 0.9 miles away. Check the current arrangement for Mosquito Lake.