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Bridgeport Reservoir is a shallow, productive lake that grows big rainbows and browns, and feeds the East Walker.
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Wind forecast
Bridgeport Reservoir fishing report
Updated November 7, 2026.
Water is low after irrigation season.
Leeches and streamers in the channels near the dam and inlets.
Stocking report
See the CDFW fish planting schedule for the latest stocking at Bridgeport Reservoir and other California waters.
Load your fly box
Before you head to Bridgeport Reservoir, bring: Woolly Bugger #4-8, Mini Leech #8-10, Zebra Midge #14-18, Balanced Leech #10-12, Balanced Bou Leech #10-12, Slump Buster #6-8, Egg #12-14, Scud Bomb #12-16, Clouser Minnow #2-6.
Flies working right now
The flies above that we have in stock right now.
Bridgeport Reservoir lake details
| Access | Shoreline and marina off State Route 182 and US-395. |
|---|---|
| Elevation | About 6,450 ft |
| Nearest town | Bridgeport, California |
| Best season | Spring and fall |
| Fish | Rainbows and browns |
| Regulations | Check the California Department of Fish and Wildlife regulations for the current rules. A California sport fishing license is required for anglers 16 and older. |
| Leaders and tippet | 9 ft leaders, 3X to 4X tippet |
| Ice fishing | Some ice fishing. |
| Camping | Bridgeport-area campgrounds |
| Kids | Partly. |
| Good to know | Low water late in the year. |
Fishing by season
Winter
Cold.
Spring
Big spring trout.
Summer
Warm and weedy.
Fall
Low water.
How to get there
Take US-395 to Bridgeport, then State Route 182 north.