Trumbull Lake - Bridgeport, CA

Lake Information
Fish Species: | Rainbow Trout |
Trumbull Lake, situated at 9,980 ft in California’s Virginia Lakes Basin, is a premier alpine trout fishery enveloped by pristine lodgepole pines, aspens, and wildflowers. This 100‑acre lake, accessible via Virginia Lakes Road off Hwy 395, features a well‑serviced campground open from early June to mid‑October, offering potable water, vault toilets, bear boxes, fire rings, picnic tables, and non‑motorized boating .
The lake supports healthy populations of rainbow, brook, and brown trout, regularly stocked by California Department of Fish & Wildlife and enhanced by the Bridgeport Fish Enhancement Foundation. Recent catch reports include consistently landed trophy rainbows weighing between 3–5 lbs, with standout specimens exceeding 7 lbs
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. Seasonal patterns show active spring and summer feeding linked to insect hatches of callibaetis, chironomids, and damselflies
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Anglers employ diverse techniques:
– Bait: PowerBait, eggs, worms
– Lures: Small spoons, spinners, jigs
– Fly: Float-tube or shore-based chiro, callibaetis, soft hackles, streamers
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Non-motorized boats allow access to deeper structure, while shore anglers enjoy success near shorelines and inlet zones. Regulations include a five‑fish trout limit, with open flames requiring a CalFire permit
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With quality facilities, stunning landscapes, varied angling methods, and dependable trophy trout, Trumbull Lake is a top-tier destination for Eastern Sierra anglers from novice to expert.
The lake supports healthy populations of rainbow, brook, and brown trout, regularly stocked by California Department of Fish & Wildlife and enhanced by the Bridgeport Fish Enhancement Foundation. Recent catch reports include consistently landed trophy rainbows weighing between 3–5 lbs, with standout specimens exceeding 7 lbs
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. Seasonal patterns show active spring and summer feeding linked to insect hatches of callibaetis, chironomids, and damselflies
sierradrifters.com
.
Anglers employ diverse techniques:
– Bait: PowerBait, eggs, worms
– Lures: Small spoons, spinners, jigs
– Fly: Float-tube or shore-based chiro, callibaetis, soft hackles, streamers
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Non-motorized boats allow access to deeper structure, while shore anglers enjoy success near shorelines and inlet zones. Regulations include a five‑fish trout limit, with open flames requiring a CalFire permit
fs.usda.gov
.
With quality facilities, stunning landscapes, varied angling methods, and dependable trophy trout, Trumbull Lake is a top-tier destination for Eastern Sierra anglers from novice to expert.
Trumbull Lake Whoppers
Species | Weight | Date | Report |
Rainbow Trout | 7 lbs. 7 oz. | 9-05-2020 | View Report |
Rainbow Trout | 5 lbs. | 9-04-2024 | View Report |
Rainbow Trout | 5 lbs. | 10-03-2024 | View Report |
Rainbow Trout | 4 lbs. 13 oz. | 8-30-2023 | View Report |
Rainbow Trout | 4 lbs. 6 oz. | 8-27-2023 | View Report |
Rainbow Trout | 4 lbs. 6 oz. | 9-17-2023 | View Report |
Rainbow Trout | 4 lbs. 3 oz. | 10-28-2022 | View Report |
Rainbow Trout | 4 lbs. 2 oz. | 8-29-2023 | View Report |
Rainbow Trout | 3 lbs. 14 oz. | 8-27-2023 | View Report |
Rainbow Trout | 3 lbs. 12 oz. | 8-27-2023 | View Report |
Latest Fish Plants
Plant Date | Species | Source | Total Pounds |
8-25-2024 | Rainbow Trout | CDFW | |
7-28-2024 | Rainbow Trout | CDFW | |
7-16-2024 | Rainbow Trout | BFEF | |
7-15-2024 | Rainbow Trout | CDFW | |
10-23-2023 | Rainbow Trout | CDFW |
Latest Fish Reports
Date | Report | Author |
10-3-2024 | 5lb. Rainbow Team Ernie’s Joe Hayes from Santa Barbara with... more » |
Jeremy Ross |
9-4-2024 | 5 lb. Rainbow Bryan Hively Ramona 5lb Dfw Mtail 8-28 Trumbull ... more » |
Carolyn Webb |
7-18-2024 | Trumbul and Big Virginia Lake BFEF TTT BFEF welcomes Christy to the BFEF Tagged Trophy... more » |
Ken Hoffman - BFEF |
9-17-2023 | BFEF tagged trophy trout from Trumbull Lake *Yet another BFEF tagged trophy trout from Trumbull... more » |
Ken Hoffman - BFEF |
8-30-2023 | 4lb 13oz BFEF tagged trophy trout BFEF welcomes Shelby C. from Yucaipa, Ca. to... more » |
Ken Hoffman - BFEF |
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