Bridgeport Fish Enhancement Foundation

Bridgeport Fish Enhancement Foundation BFEF’s colorful history has had many successful programs. Our first hatchery facility was constructed in 2005, at Paradise Shores RV Park.

To enhance Bridgeport area trout fisheries, get kids hooked on fishing, conservation of area waterways and support outdoor and local programs through non profit means. After completing mandatory testing and proving that the system is disease free, we were able to raise beautiful, healthy trout in a modified tomato bin using re-circulating well water. The second hatchery facility was constructed in

2006, at the Virginia Creek Settlement. This facility allowed our program to increase our capacity to raise trout. This was a flow-through system that got pure spring water from an Artesian well that allowed us to grow fish year round. At the height of the program we had the capacity to hatch and grow 20,000 + fish annually to a catchable size for release in many local waters. In 2014 / 2015, BFEF changed directions due to budget constraints and drought conditions. We now have established Cage Culture Fish Rearing systems, tagged trophy trout programs, revitalization of brown trout plantings in allowable waters and other locally based educational programs. BFEF has taken part in many other local, state and federal agencies programs through partnerships. Just one example is BFEF’s support of the local Marine Base’s annual kids fishing derby. BFEF, through partnerships with local merchants and hatcheries, provide trophy fish as well as brand new rods & reels for all the kids at the derby.

BFEF tagged trophy trout continue to please anglers. Here's more BFEF TTT from Virginia Creek, Robinson Creek, and Uppe...
06/25/2026

BFEF tagged trophy trout continue to please anglers. Here's more BFEF TTT from Virginia Creek, Robinson Creek, and Upper Twin Lake/Mono Village 😀🐟🎣
BFEF welcomes Cassidy Harker, Steve Tedokon & Ryan Herrera to the club. Cassidy landed her 3lb 10oz BFEF TTT from Virginia Creek, Steve got his 4lb 12oz TTT from Robinson Creek and Ryan got his 4lb TTT from Upper Twin Lake/Mono Village .
They got them verified at Ken's and collected both their bragging rights pictures and chances to win big money at our tournaments.

Anglers there's plenty more waiting for you at SEVERAL Bridgeport area waters, come fish, stay and play in Bridgeport., everyone's doing it 🤣







BFEF friends and followers check this out. If you are bringing your boat to our weekend tournaments the inspection stat...
06/25/2026

BFEF friends and followers check this out. If you are bringing your boat to our weekend tournaments the inspection station has extended their hours. We thank them for this.

🎣 Heading to Bridgeport for this weekend’s Bridgeport Fish Enhancement Foundation Annual Trout Tournament? Welcome!

The Bridgeport Watercraft Inspection & Decontamination (WID) Station will have extended hours on Thursday (6/25) and Friday (6/26), from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM, to help get you on the water.

Thank you for helping protect Mono County’s lakes and reservoirs from aquatic invasive species . Good luck this weekend!

Normal hours (7:30 AM to 3:30 PM) resume on Saturday (6/27).

Please check the website for hours and information: EasternSierraWID.com.

*Virginia Lakes*BFEF welcomes Matea Skinner & Stephanie Rabun who bagged 2 beautiful BFEF Tagged Trophy Trout while fish...
06/24/2026

*Virginia Lakes*
BFEF welcomes Matea Skinner & Stephanie Rabun who bagged 2 beautiful BFEF Tagged Trophy Trout while fishing at Virginia Lakes. One was 4lbs 2oz and the other was 3lbs 11oz.👍🎣🐟😄
They got them verified at Ken's and collected their chances to win big money at a BFEF tournament.




Upper Twin Lake/Mono Village BFEF welcomes Ron Anderson from Windsor to the BFEF Tagged Trophy Trout Club. Today he lan...
06/24/2026

Upper Twin Lake/Mono Village
BFEF welcomes Ron Anderson from Windsor to the BFEF Tagged Trophy Trout Club. Today he landed a beautiful 3lb 12oz BFEF TTT while fishing at Upper Twin Lake. He got it verified at Ken's and collected his bragging rights picture and a chance to win $750.00 during a BFEF Trout Tournament 😄 👍🐟🎣





*BFEF Stocking Alert *June 23rd 2026Just in time for our upcoming tournaments this coming weekend as well as July 4th ce...
06/24/2026

*BFEF Stocking Alert *
June 23rd 2026
Just in time for our upcoming tournaments this coming weekend as well as July 4th celebrations BFEF volunteers stocked hundreds of pounds of BFEF Tagged Trophy Trout at MULTIPLE locations. Come join the fun and try for your chance to catch one of this Fintastic Fish. These beautiful fish averaged 5 lbs each and are enjoying their new homes waiting for you anglers👍😄🎣🐟

BFEF is an ALL VOLUNTEER non profit 501c3 organization that enhances MULTIPLE local waters for YOU anglers 😄🎣🐟












BFEF welcomes Steve Tedokon from So Cal to the BFEF Tagged Trophy Trout Club.
06/23/2026

BFEF welcomes Steve Tedokon from So Cal to the BFEF Tagged Trophy Trout Club.

Steve with 5.5 lb and 4lb 9oz BFEF tagged rainbows from Bridgeport Reservoir on crawlers

BFEF friends and followers FYI
06/23/2026

BFEF friends and followers FYI

Tuesday 6/23 9:30 AM Edited with update:
The Bridgeport WID station will be open today with regular hours (7:30 AM to 3:30 PM)

🚩BRIDGEPORT WID STATION UPDATE🚩

The Bridgeport Watercraft Inspection & Decontamination (WID) station will be OPEN today and tomorrow (6/22 & 6/23) with limited hours. We apologize for the inconvenience.

The Bridgeport WID is expected to reopen with regular hours on Wednesday, 6/24/26 at this time.

For hours and information: EasternSierraWID.com

*Bridgeport Reservoir*BFEF welcomes back Trolling Don Whisnand to the One & Only BFEF TTT CLUB. Today, he landed another...
06/23/2026

*Bridgeport Reservoir*
BFEF welcomes back Trolling Don Whisnand to the One & Only BFEF TTT CLUB.
Today, he landed another BFEF tagged trophy trout while fishing on Bridgeport Reservoir. He got it verified at Ken's, weighing in at 4lbs 6oz. He collected another opportunity to win $750.00 at our upcoming BFEF June Trout Tournament.👍🐟🎣😄




*Bridgeport Reservoir*BFEF welcomes back Peggy Bristol to the BFEF Tagged Trophy Trout Club. Today, she shore fished a...
06/22/2026

*Bridgeport Reservoir*
BFEF welcomes back Peggy Bristol to the BFEF Tagged Trophy Trout Club. Today, she shore fished at Bridgeport Reservoir and caught a beautiful 3lb 8oz BFEF TTT. She got it verified at Ken's and collected both her bragging rights picture and another opportunity to win $750.00 during our upcoming BFEF June Trout Tournament 😄 👍🐟🎣




*Bridgeport Reservoir*BFEF welcomes Marsha Johnson from Bakersfield & Keith Rondeau from Bridgeport to the BFEF Tagged T...
06/21/2026

*Bridgeport Reservoir*
BFEF welcomes Marsha Johnson from Bakersfield & Keith Rondeau from Bridgeport to the BFEF Tagged Trophy Trout Club.
Marsha caught her 3lb 11oz BFEF TTT and Keith bagged another beautiful 3lb 13oz BFEF TTT while fishing at Bridgeport Reservoir.
They got them verified at Ken's and collected bragging rights pictures and chances to win $750.00 during a BFEF Trout Tournament.👍🎣🐟😁

Anglers there's plenty more waiting for you and plenty more coming to SEVERAL Bridgeport area waters. Come fish, stay & play in Bridgeport and join the fun 😁

BFEF is an ALL VOLUNTEER non profit 501c3 organization that enhances MULTIPLE local waters for YOU anglers, check us out at www.bridgeportfish.com to see how you can help support our foundation. 👍😁




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