Fishing Mosquito Lake in Reeves County, Texas

• Overview

  Reeves County, Texas, is where Mosquito Lake sits. The surface lies 2,589 feet up. The water covers some 207 acres, so pick a bank rather than trying to cover it all. By elevation it is in the upper part of our Texas listings. The closest town, Pecos, is 2.7 miles distant. Wink follows at 30 miles, then Monahans at 36 miles. The county edge is within a short distance of the bank.

• Where to Fish on Mosquito Lake

  Nothing in our records gives a depth for this one. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Records collected within a few miles name gizzard shad, common carp, blue catfish, freshwater drum and largemouth bass. Records show what people reported, not what is stocked. On Mosquito Lake the quiet end is the one worth the extra effort.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Average temperature peaks around 83°F in July and bottoms out near 44°F in January. Cold never closes this one. March through May is the strongest run, with autumn a second stretch. February into May fishes hardest as the water warms. That shapes the year on Mosquito Lake. A grey, mild day is often better than a bright, still one.

• Tackle & Baits

  The rules here are undocumented as far as public sources go. Mapped as intermittent, it fills after rain and shrinks between. Mapping records no facilities at all near this water. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Sort the permit out before you load the car. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. Sand Lake, 11 miles away, makes the obvious fallback. Check the position at Mosquito Lake before loading the car.