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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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.



Latest Photos

5 lbs.
10-3-2024
5 lbs.
Bryan Hively
9-4-2024
4 lbs. 6 oz.
Terry Biddie
9-17-2023
4 lbs. 13 oz.
Shelby C
8-30-2023

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 DateSpeciesSourceTotal Pounds
8-25-2024Rainbow TroutCDFW 
7-28-2024Rainbow TroutCDFW 
7-16-2024Rainbow TroutBFEF 
7-15-2024Rainbow TroutCDFW 
10-23-2023Rainbow TroutCDFW 


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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