The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (steep ledge) is open for everyone; the other 4 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Bridgeport Reservoir
Mono County, California · about 2,300 acres (3.6 sq mi)
56°F water, level rising, windy Friday (30 mph S).
About Bridgeport Reservoir
In Mono County, California, Bridgeport Reservoir covers about 2,300 acres.
It stretches about 4 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 11.2 miles. Its surface is about 6,450 ft above sea level. Bridgeport is right by the lake. Carson City, the nearest city, is about 65 miles northwest.
- Size
- About 2,300 acres (3.6 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 11.2 miles
- End to end
- About 4 miles
- Elevation
- About 6,450 ft
- County
- Mono County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 3:15 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 0 mph
Sunday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 4:00 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish to expect
Lakes like Bridgeport Reservoir in California usually hold trout, yellow perch and smallmouth bass. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. With the surface at 56°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- GoodTrout
Good range. Near the surface and along shorelines.
- GoodYellow perch
Schooled near weed edges and soft bottom.
- FairSmallmouth bass
Picking up. Look on rocky points and gravel.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Steep ledge
A sharp wall beside deep water; fish hang along the edge at the depth they like.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
4 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.
Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.
Water temperature
At the surface, seen .
Water level
Rising 0.3 ft in 7 days.
Latest reading .
Ice
Open water
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:36 am · sunset 4:45 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Bridgeport Reservoir
- Bridgeporton the shore
- Carson Citynearest city, about 65 mi northwest
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Questions about Bridgeport Reservoir
What fish are in Bridgeport Reservoir?
Lakes like Bridgeport Reservoir usually hold trout, yellow perch and smallmouth bass. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Bridgeport Reservoir?
We have no published depth for this lake. The 3-D view gives an estimated shape of the bed: where the deep basin and the drop-offs are. Not for navigation.
How big is Bridgeport Reservoir?
About 2,300 acres, with about 11.2 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Bridgeport Reservoir?
Bridgeport is on the shore.
What is the water temperature at Bridgeport Reservoir today?
The surface was about 56°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Bridgeport Reservoir on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
