The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (point drop-off) is open for everyone; the other 5 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Lake Bridgeport
Wise County, Texas · about 9,890 acres (15.5 sq mi)
68°F water, level steady, calm this morning.
About Lake Bridgeport
Lake Bridgeport is a lake in Wise County, Texas, covering about 9,890 acres.
From end to end it runs about 9 miles with roughly 58 miles of shoreline. Its surface is about 820 ft above sea level. Runaway Bay is on the shore. The closest city is Denton, about 40 miles away.
- Size
- About 9,890 acres (15.5 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 58 miles
- End to end
- About 9 miles
- Elevation
- About 820 ft
- County
- Wise County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise
- 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Saturday Slow
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise · wind 10 mph
- 3:45 pm – 6:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 15 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish to expect
Expect the usual Texas mix for a lake this size: largemouth bass, crappie, white bass, catfish and bluegill and sunfish. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. With the surface at 68°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- GoodLargemouth bass
Fall feed. They chase baitfish into creeks and coves.
- FairCrappie
Scattered after the spawn. Try docks and brush at mid depth.
- GoodWhite bass
Schools chasing bait on points. Watch for splashes.
- GoodCatfish
Active. Evenings and nights are best.
- GoodBluegill and sunfish
Active around docks and weeds.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Point drop-off
The bottom falls away fast off this point; fish rest deep and move up the slope to feed.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
5 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.
Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.
Water temperature
At the surface, seen .
Water level
Steady over 7 days.
Latest reading .
Weather and wind
Sunrise 7:00 am · sunset 5:30 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Bridgeport
- Runaway Bayon the shore
- Chicoabout 2.7 mi northeast
- Bridgeportabout 4.4 mi east
- Alvordabout 9.9 mi northeast
- Dentonnearest city, about 40 mi east
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Questions about Lake Bridgeport
What fish are in Lake Bridgeport?
Lakes like Lake Bridgeport usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, white bass, catfish and bluegill and sunfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Lake Bridgeport?
We have no published depth for this lake. The 3-D view gives an estimated shape of the bed: where the deep basin and the drop-offs are. Not for navigation.
How big is Lake Bridgeport?
About 9,890 acres, with about 58 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Bridgeport?
Runaway Bay is on the shore; Chico is about 2.7 miles northeast.
What is the water temperature at Lake Bridgeport today?
The surface was about 68°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Lake Bridgeport on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
