Mosquito Run Reservoir Fishing near Duboistown, Pennsylvania

• Overview

  Mosquito Run Reservoir stands in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania. Beyond the shoreline you have open valley. Surface area runs to about 3 acres — small enough to read in one session. It is one of the smaller waters we list in Lycoming County. The nearest place of any size is Duboistown, 1.5 miles away. The nearest city of size is Allentown, 91 miles away. Rules can differ a short way off, since the county line is near.

• Where to Fish on Mosquito Run Reservoir

  We hold no depth figure for this one. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Open biodiversity records for Lycoming County list bluegill, yellow perch, walleye, pumpkinseed and largemouth bass. The county list is broader than any single water. The near bank of Mosquito Run Reservoir is often the one people ignore.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Typical July readings run about 71°F; by January the average is down near 25°F. A lid forms in a hard winter only. Hard water here is never dependable, so check for yourself before stepping out. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. It holds true on Mosquito Run Reservoir more years than not.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. The nearest mapped parking is half a mile away, so the last stretch is on foot. State Game Lands Number 126 runs up to the bank here, which usually means extra restrictions. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Where parking is tight, arriving early solves most problems. Failing this one, try Spruce Run Reservoir, 12 miles away. Treat access at Mosquito Run Reservoir as something to verify.