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Bridgeport Reservoir

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Pennsylvania, United States

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Steelhead

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Channel catfish

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Largemouth bass

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General info

Bridgeport Reservoir is a lake located in Fayette County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is also intersecting with Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Yellow perch, and Bluegill.

Location

40°07′37.7″N 79°31′21.2″W
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When are Largemouth Bass biting on Bridgeport Reservoir?

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Fishing regulations at Bridgeport Reservoir, PA

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in Pennsylvania can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching Largemouth bass as of May 1st, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Largemouth bass

Seasons

Closed

Bag limit

4

Min size

15"

Measurement

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4

Statewide regulations are shown. During the closed season, no harvest of bass; you must immediately release any bass you catch.

  • Jan 1 - Apr 12: minimum size = 15-inches; daily limit = 4 bass
  • Apr 13 - Jun 7: no harvest of bass; catch and immediate release only
  • Jun 8 - Sept 30: minimum size = 12-inches; daily limit = 6 bass
  • Oct 1 - Dec 31: minimum size = 15-inches; daily limit = 4 bass

To see additional site-specific trout regulations, you must see Pennsylvania Bass Fishing Regulations.

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40°07′37.7″N 79°31′21.2″W
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FAQ about Bridgeport Reservoir fishing

Bridgeport Reservoir is a lake located in Fayette County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is also intersecting with Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. Its coordinates are:
40°07′37.7″N 79°31′21.2″W
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Find the best fishing spots on Bridgeport Reservoir by looking at where other anglers have caught fish. This can easily be done in the where it is also possible to see big fish potential and how good fishing is right now along with Garmin® depth maps.
The most common species in Bridgeport Reservoir are:
  • Largemouth bass - 107 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Yellow perch - 20 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Bluegill - 15 members reported to have caught this fish
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