Mosquito Lake Fishing in Washburn County, Wisconsin

• Overview

  Mosquito Lake is set in Washburn County, Wisconsin. The setting is lake country bush. Small at around 3 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. On size it sits at the modest end of our Washburn County list. The nearest town is Spooner, 18 miles away. The nearest city of size is Saint Paul, 98 miles away. It sits well inside the county, so one set of rules covers it.

• Where to Fish on Mosquito Lake

  There is no published depth for this one, so start shallow and work out. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Still water like this holds fish on the edges rather than out in the open. Fish documented in Washburn County include largemouth bass, bluegill, northern pike and yellow perch. County records show what lives in the area; the local agency holds the water-by-water list. The shape of Mosquito Lake rewards a slow walk along one bank.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The year swings from about 9°F in January to roughly 68°F in July. Fishing here follows the temperature more than the calendar. Winter fishing happens on the ice here, with open water back around mid April. From about mid April to around late November, expect open water on the long-run figures. September and October fish steadily right up to the freeze. Plan any trip to Mosquito Lake around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing in our records says who may fish here. A boat ramp sits about half a mile from the water. A carry of half a mile from the nearest parking is the price of fishing here. There are toilets mapped about half a mile away. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Where a permit is needed, the nearest town usually sells it. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. Big Bass Lake sits 0.9 miles off and takes the overflow. Treat Mosquito Lake as unsettled until someone local tells you otherwise.