Bridgeport Reservoir
Mono County Trout, Perch, Carp
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Bridgeport Reservoir Fishing Overview

Water Description

Bridgeport Reservoir, a lesser-known counterpart to the popular Crowley Lake, is a trophy trout fishery that stands out among California's mountain lakes. The CDFW stocks Bridgeport annually, sustaining its population of catchable-sized trout. However, the robust and varied forage options truly allow these trout to grow to epic proportions. The callibaetis, chironomid, and damselfly hatches are staple food sources, and Sacramento perch provide a heartier option for the bigger browns and rainbows. Bridgeport is fairly shallow for a large...

Bridgeport Reservoir, a lesser-known counterpart to the popular Crowley Lake, is a trophy trout fishery that stands out among California's mountain lakes. The CDFW stocks Bridgeport annually, sustaining its population of catchable-sized trout. However, the robust and varied forage options truly allow these trout to grow to epic proportions. The callibaetis, chironomid, and damselfly hatches are staple food sources, and Sacramento perch provide a heartier option for the bigger browns and rainbows.

Bridgeport is fairly shallow for a large mountain lake in this area, with its max depth peaking at around 50 feet, so it can be vulnerable to dry seasons. A few amenities are available, with several nearby RV parks and a shoreline marina & campground.

Species:
Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Sacramento perch, Common Carp
Stocked Date:
Trout stocked 3 weeks ago - View Schedule
Forage / Baitfish:
Perch
Trophy Fish:
  • Rainbow Trout: 22 lb
  • Brown Trout: 13 lb 8 oz
Boating / Access:
Boating allowed. Unknown restrictions.
Geography:
Max Depth: 50 ft
Surface Area: 3,125 acres
Surface Elevation: 6,460 ft
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Good Trout bite
Trout
63°F Clear

Bridgeport Reservoir is producing solid trout numbers for boat anglers working bait rigs. The best fish are coming out of the deeper cuts and channels, including Robinson, Buckeye, and East Walker. Shore access is mostly a bust right now. Most of the trout are running 3 to 5 pounds, with some bigger fish mixed in, pushing up to 8. PowerBait, mice...

Bridgeport Reservoir is producing solid trout numbers for boat anglers working bait rigs. The best fish are coming out of the deeper cuts and channels, including Robinson, Buckeye, and East Walker. Shore access is mostly a bust right now. Most of the trout are running 3 to 5 pounds, with some bigger fish mixed in, pushing up to 8. PowerBait, mice tails, and inflated crawlers are all getting bit. Trolling has dropped off.

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Excellent Trout bite
Trout
50°F Clear

Bridgeport Reservoir kicked out some impressive numbers this week, with Ken’s Sporting Goods reporting very good fishing from both shore and boat anglers. Trollers had the edge, pulling in limits with Rapalas, Kastmasters, Thomas Buoyants, needlefish, and speedy shiners. A few shore anglers tossing Rapalas also did well, but bait fishing from the...

Bridgeport Reservoir kicked out some impressive numbers this week, with Ken’s Sporting Goods reporting very good fishing from both shore and boat anglers. Trollers had the edge, pulling in limits with Rapalas, Kastmasters, Thomas Buoyants, needlefish, and speedy shiners. A few shore anglers tossing Rapalas also did well, but bait fishing from the bank was slower overall. That said, the ones who did score on bait were using pinched crawlers, mice tails, or nightcrawlers. Big fish topped out around 5 pounds, with plenty in the 3 to 4.5 pound range showing up throughout the day.

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