Bridgeport Reservoir, reservoir in Mono County, California, US

Bridgeport Reservoir is a large body of water in California's Sierra Nevada region, surrounded by open terrain and rocky foothills. The water stretches across many miles of shoreline, with mountain peaks visible in the distance.

The earth-filled dam on the East Walker River was built in 1923 by the Walker River Irrigation District, creating a reservoir holding 42,455 acre-feet. Its water irrigates farmland in Nevada's Walker River Irrigation District, and in some years it has helped with flood control for Lyon County, Nevada.

The reservoir's name comes from the town of Bridgeport beside its upper end, the Mono County seat. Anglers fish its eastern shore, where resorts with boat launches serve trout fishermen, and water released from the 1923 dam is used for irrigation in Nevada's Walker River Irrigation District.

The reservoir is located about one mile south of the town of Bridgeport along Highway 182 and is easy to access. Boat launch points, campgrounds with hookups, and a small store selling fishing gear and supplies are available on-site.

The reservoir is known for exceptionally large trout, particularly brown and rainbow trout that grow bigger due to abundant food sources in the water. The location sits at about 6,472 feet elevation, creating a cool, fresh environment that attracts visitors throughout the year.