Bridgeport was once known as "Big Meadows" and it's easy to see why. Surrounded by mountains, the Bridgeport Valley it does look a bit like a big mountain meadow with a large lake glistening in the middle of it.

Bridgeport Reservoir was created in 1924, capturing the High Sierra snowmelt for agricultural and your recreational pursuits. When it's full, it can be 50' deep, cover more than 4,000 acres and offer 11 miles of shoreline. The views of the Sierra and peaks of Yosemite National Park afforded from Bridgeport Reservoir are a big part of its appeal.

One of the larger bodies of water in the area, Bridgeport Reservoir is a popular spot for boaters, which is the best way to fish the lake, although the reservoir offers great roadside access as well. Sailing, waterskiing and kayaking are also popular. While it's popular for a variety of reasons, trout fishing is what Bridgeport Reservoir is best known for. Each season, some of the biggest browns and rainbows and Mono County or caught at the Bridgeport Res.