Fishing in Trumbull County, Ohio
Seat: Warren. Fish management by ODNR Wildlife District Three (Akron office).
- 1lake pages
- 16launches
- 4river pages
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A quick tour of Trumbull County fishing
The seat of Trumbull County is Warren; 201,977 residents lived in the county at the 2020 Census. Of its area, 618 square miles are land and 18.5 are water, per the Census Gazetteer. Fisheries work here is handled by ODNR Wildlife District Three (Akron office).
Between them, the 1 lake with pages hold 7,212 acres; Mosquito Creek Lake is the biggest. Motor limits cover 1 lake in the county; 0 permit electric motors alone. Divisions crews have sunk 18 fish attractors in 1 of these lakes. 16 public launches serve the county, including 8 with concrete lanes and room for 420 trailers. The steelhead program plants Grand River.
Census 2020 population and 2023 Gazetteer areas; ODNR Division of Wildlife lake outlines, horsepower and attractor layers, ODNR launch list; retrieved October 2026.
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ODNR launch and fishing-access points, ODNR lake outlines (representative points) and ODNR stream access points. Checked October 2026.
ODNR-mapped lakes of Trumbull County, biggest first
| Lake | Acres | Launches | Motor rule | Fish on record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mosquito Creek Lake | 7,212 | 16 | unlimited horsepower | walleye, channel catfish, largemouth bass |
Trumbull County has few lake pages of its own, so the closest ones beyond the line are added, measured from Warren.
| Lake | From Warren | Acres | Launches | Motor rule | Fish on record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Milton | 13 miles southwest | 1,695 | 4 | unlimited horsepower | walleye, muskellunge, largemouth bass |
| Michael J. Kirwan Reservoir | 19 miles west | 2,738 | 5 | unlimited horsepower | |
| Berlin Lake | 21 miles southwest | 3,344 | 5 | unlimited horsepower | catfish, crappie, largemouth bass |
| La Due Reservoir | 22 miles northwest | 1,480 | 3 | electric motors only | |
| New Lyme Lake | 24 miles north | 43 | 0 | channel catfish | |
| Deer Creek Reservoir | 24 miles southwest | 334 | 1 | Electric Only, Unlimited | channel catfish, largemouth bass, walleye |
ODNR Division of Wildlife lake outlines (acres), horsepower restrictions, fish hot-spot maps and stocking records; retrieved October 2026.
Moving water across Trumbull County
- Grand Riversteelhead stream (80,000 stocked a year), 1 launch, 31 ODNR access points, USGS gauge
- Mahoning River34 ODNR access points, USGS gauge
- West Branch Mahoning River6 ODNR access points, USGS gauge
- Pymatuning Creek5 ODNR access points, USGS gauge
The steelhead creeks of Trumbull County
The ODNR steelhead sheet lists yearly plants in Grand River.
Gauge data for rivers in Trumbull County
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Mahoning River At Leavittsburg Oh | 150 cfs, 2.57 ft gage height | Nov 12 7:15 pm |
| Pymatuning Creek At Kinsman Oh | 87 cfs, 5.07 ft gage height | Sep 30 11:00 pm Not updated since Sep 30, 1994. |
| Eagle Creek At Phalanx Station Oh | 24 cfs, 4.35 ft gage height | Nov 12 7:00 pm |
| Mosquito Creek Bl Mosquito Ck Dam Nr Cortland Oh | 12 cfs, 1.20 ft gage height | Nov 12 6:45 pm |
| Mosquito Creek Near Greene Center Oh | 1 cfs, 4.48 ft gage height | Nov 12 6:45 pm |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Nov 12, 2026 7:33 pm ET. Provisional readings can be revised.
ODNR stream access points (Watercraft paddling layer), ODNR steelhead program and walleye-run maps, USGS gauges; retrieved October 2026.
Getting a boat or a bait bucket onto Trumbull County water
- Causeway Sport Shop launch on Mosquito Creek LakeMosquito Creek Lake, concrete ramp, 2 lanes, 22 trailer spaces, courtesy dock, launch fee, unlimited horsepower
- Dockside Marina on Mosquito Creek LakeMosquito Creek Lake, concrete ramp, 2 lanes, 20 trailer spaces, courtesy dock, no launch fee, unlimited horsepower
- Mahan-Demen Wildlife Ramp on Mosquito Creek LakeMosquito Creek Lake, gravel ramp, 1 lane, 5 trailer spaces, no launch fee, unlimited horsepower
- Mosquito Creek – Corps of Engineers Ramp (RTE 305)Mosquito Creek Lake, concrete ramp, 2 lanes, 15 trailer spaces, courtesy dock, no launch fee, unlimited horsepower
- Mosquito Lake State Park – Campgrounds Ramp on Mosquito Creek LakeMosquito Creek Lake, concrete ramp, 2 lanes, 14 trailer spaces, courtesy dock, no launch fee, unlimited horsepower
- Mosquito Lake State Park – Hillside Cemetary Access on Mosquito Creek LakeMosquito Creek Lake, boat ramp, 40 trailer spaces, no launch fee, unlimited horsepower
- Mosquito Lake State Park – Main Park Ramp on Mosquito Creek LakeMosquito Creek Lake, concrete ramp, 6 lanes, 200 trailer spaces, courtesy dock, no launch fee, unlimited horsepower
- Mosquito Lake State Park – Marina Concession Ramp on Mosquito Creek LakeMosquito Creek Lake, concrete ramp, 1 lane, no launch fee, unlimited horsepower
- Mosquito Lake State Park ACE on Mosquito Creek LakeMosquito Creek Lake, concrete ramp, 3 lanes, 54 trailer spaces, courtesy dock, no launch fee, unlimited horsepower
- Pikie Bay launch on Mosquito Creek LakeMosquito Creek Lake, concrete ramp, 1 lane, 50 trailer spaces, courtesy dock, launch fee, unlimited horsepower
- Public launch on Mosquito Creek Lake near Cortland (east)Mosquito Creek Lake, hand launch
- Public launch on Mosquito Creek Lake near Cortland (north)Mosquito Creek Lake, hand launch
- Public launch on Mosquito Creek Lake near Cortland (south)Mosquito Creek Lake, hand launch
- Public launch on Mosquito Creek Lake near Cortland (south)Mosquito Creek Lake, hand launch
- Public launch on Mosquito Creek Lake near Cortland (south)Mosquito Creek Lake, hand launch
- Public launch on Mosquito Creek Lake near Cortland (west)Mosquito Creek Lake, hand launch
ODNR Parks and Watercraft launch facilities, ODNR Division of Wildlife fishing access points and ODNR Office of Coastal Management Lake Erie access; retrieved October 2026.
Trout drops, stockings and records for Trumbull County
ODNR stocking records list 324 releases in 1 county lakes from 1970 to 2022; the largest totals are 484,320,136 walleye, 20,000 channel catfish, 10,000 largemouth bass.
Trumbull County stocking, newest records
| Year | Water | Species | Number and size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Mosquito Lake | Walleye | 280,143 fry |
| 2022 | Mosquito Lake | Walleye | 845,370 fry |
| 2022 | Mosquito Lake | Walleye | 2,500,000 fry |
| 2022 | Mosquito Lake | Walleye | 1,210,000 fry |
| 2022 | Mosquito Lake | Walleye | 1,480,000 fry |
| 2022 | Mosquito Lake | Walleye | 2,110,000 fry |
| 2022 | Mosquito Lake | Walleye | 150,000 fry |
| 2022 | Mosquito Lake | Walleye | 250,000 fry |
| 2022 | Mosquito Lake | Walleye | 500,000 fry |
| 2022 | Mosquito Lake | Walleye | 903,694 fingerlings |
ODNR Division of Wildlife Ohio Fish Stocking Records (public copy of the DataOhio dataset, current as of May 31, 2022; numbers by water, year, species and life stage); ODNR Rainbow Trout Stocking Dates page, spring 2026 releases (trout 10 to 13 inches); Outdoor Writers of Ohio record fish list. Retrieved October 2026.
Keeper rules across Trumbull County
Inland lakes and streams in Trumbull County follow the statewide rows below unless the booklet prints a site-specific entry.
| Species | Limit | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Blue & Flathead Catfish (under 35 inches) | No daily limit | Open year-round |
| Blue & Flathead Catfish (35 inches or larger) | 1 of each (statewide); minimum 35 inches | Open year-round |
| Channel Catfish (under 28 inches) | No daily limit | Open year-round |
| Channel Catfish (28 inches or larger) | 1 (statewide); minimum 28 inches | Open year-round |
| Largemouth, Smallmouth, & Spotted Bass | 5 (singly or in combination); minimum 12 inches | Open year-round |
| Muskellunge | 1 | Open year-round |
| Striped, Hybrid-Striped, & White Bass | 30 (singly or in combination); minimum No more than 4 over 15 inches | Open year-round |
| Trout | 5 (singly or in combination) | Open year-round |
| Walleye, Sauger, & Saugeye | 6 (singly or in combination) | Open year-round |
| Yellow Perch | 30 | Open year-round |
Limits as printed in the 2026-27 Ohio Fishing Regulations (ODNR Division of Wildlife Publication 5085, effective March 1, 2026 to February 28, 2027) and the ODNR Lake Erie walleye and yellow perch daily limits sheet (May 1, 2026 to April 30, 2027); retrieved October 26, 2026. Site-specific rules as printed in the 2026-27 Ohio Fishing Regulations (ODNR Division of Wildlife Publication 5085, effective March 1, 2026 to February 28, 2027) (booklet PDF), page numbers in the booklet.
Competitive fishing across Trumbull County
Organizer pages list 2 events launching in the county; 0 are still ahead.
| Date | Event | Water | Organizer |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 9, 2026 | OBF Junior Championship (2026) | Mosquito Lake | Ohio Bass Federation (TBF) |
| May 2, 2026 | Better Half Tour Spring Fling (2026) | Mosquito Lake | Better Half Tour |
Organizer schedule and results pages (ODNR publishes no tournament calendar), checked October 2026.
Shops and captains serving Trumbull County
Trumbull County bait counters
- Causeway Bait & Tacklebait and tackle shop, Cortland
- Bass Pro Shops Nilessporting goods store, Niles
- Dick's Sporting Goods Nilessporting goods store, Niles
Yellow Pages and chain store listings, charter and guide listings (county of business); retrieved October 2026.
Surrounding Trumbull County
Villages and cities of Trumbull County, by size
- Warrenpop. 39,201
- Nilespop. 18,443
- Girardpop. 9,603
- Hubbardpop. 7,636
- Cortlandpop. 7,105
- Champion Heightspop. 6,386
- Howland Centerpop. 6,351
- Newton Fallspop. 4,557
- Mineral Ridgepop. 3,951
- Lordstownpop. 3,332
- McDonaldpop. 3,172
Ohio counties closest to Trumbull County
- Mahoning County20 miles south
- Portage County24 miles southwest
- Geauga County25 miles northwest
- Columbiana County37 miles south
What to grab from Piscifun before Trumbull County
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Spotting the fish of Trumbull County by photo
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Hunting in Trumbull County
Public hunting land, seasons and processors for Trumbull County are on State Hunting Spots, our sister site.
Common questions on fishing inside Trumbull County
Which Trumbull County launches handle a trailered rig?
The list holds 16 public launches; 8 have concrete lanes.
Which lake in Trumbull County is the largest?
Mosquito Creek Lake, 7,212 acres by its ODNR outline.
Can I run a big outboard on Trumbull County lakes?
ODNR lists a limit for 1 county lakes; 0 allow electric motors only.
Can I buy minnows and crawlers inside Trumbull County?
Try Causeway Bait & Tackle, one of 3.
Which captains or guides call Trumbull County home?
Guides are listed under other counties.
In what town do Trumbull County commissioners meet?
The courthouse stands in Warren.
Is one Ohio license enough for Trumbull County?
Ohio asks every angler 16 or older for a license: $25.00 a year for a resident, $76.96 for a nonresident, $10.00 for a resident 65 and up.
Which counties border Trumbull County?
Mahoning County, Portage County and Geauga County lie closest.
Which ODNR district biologists cover Trumbull County?
That is ODNR Wildlife District Three (Akron office).
When is the next weigh-in on Trumbull County water?
2 events on file from organizer pages, none still ahead.
Can I catch steelhead in Trumbull County?
Grand River, stocked through the ODNR steelhead program.
Line up a day on Trumbull County water
Launch pages show lanes, parking and fees.