Bridgeport fishing

Bridgeport fishing is stocked with Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, Palmetto Bass, Bluegill, and 3 more on a reservoir. It is stocked about 0.8 times a year since 1970. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Largemouth Bass and Smallmouth Bass, dusk and night for Channel Catfish, and dawn, dusk, and night for Walleye.

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Last stocked
2026
Sunshine Bass
Plants on record
47
Since 1970
Species recorded
9
Elevation
824.3 ft

Fish at Bridgeport

9 stocked · 0 confirmed present

Palmetto Bass Stocked · 16 plants · last 2019

Last stocked 2019 · 16 plants

Largemouth Bass Stocked · 10 plants · last 2021 Best: dawn, dusk

Last stocked 2021 · 10 plants

Best: dawn, dusk

Largemouth Bass species guide
Sunshine Bass Stocked · 7 plants · last 2026

Last stocked 2026 · 7 plants

Walleye Stocked · 4 plants · last 1992 Best: dawn, dusk, night

Last stocked 1992 · 4 plants

Best: dawn, dusk, night

Walleye species guide
Threadfin Shad Stocked · 2 plants · last 1985

Last stocked 1985 · 2 plants

Bluegill Stocked · 1 plant · last 1983 Best: dawn, day, dusk

Last stocked 1983 · 1 plant

Best: dawn, day, dusk

Bluegill species guide
Lone Star Bass Stocked · 1 plant · last 2023

Last stocked 2023 · 1 plant

How Bridgeport is stocked

Source: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.

No plants recorded in 23 years between 1970 and 2026.

Fish stocked in 1970

250,000

Fish stocked in 1972

52,000

Fish stocked in 1974

204,000

Fish stocked in 1975

247,000

Fish stocked in 1982

1,543

Fish stocked in 1983

390,178

Fish stocked in 1984

4,747,326

Fish stocked in 1985

48,172

Fish stocked in 1988

22,750

Fish stocked in 1990

326,430

Fish stocked in 1992

7,834,586

Fish stocked in 1994

195,693

Fish stocked in 1995

339,300

Fish stocked in 1996

100,700

Fish stocked in 1997

237,470

Fish stocked in 1998

132,599

Fish stocked in 1999

65,004

Fish stocked in 2002

65,005

Fish stocked in 2005

71,788

Fish stocked in 2007

363,660

Fish stocked in 2008

300,049

Fish stocked in 2009

60,820

Fish stocked in 2011

59,931

Fish stocked in 2013

59,756

Fish stocked in 2015

34,153

Fish stocked in 2017

57,318

Fish stocked in 2019

55,889

Fish stocked in 2020

569,982

Fish stocked in 2021

279,675

Fish stocked in 2022

1,084,477

Fish stocked in 2023

332,196

Fish stocked in 2024

144,595

Fish stocked in 2025

104,852

Fish stocked in 2026

113,594

Stocking history

Source: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
2026Sunshine Bass113,594–report
2025Sunshine Bass104,852–report
2024Sunshine Bass144,595–report
2023Lone Star Bass210,213–report
2023Sunshine Bass121,983–report
2022Sunshine Bass1,084,477–report
2021Sunshine Bass57,605–report
2021Largemouth Bass222,070–report
2020Sunshine Bass569,982–report
2019Smallmouth Bass23,899–report
2019Palmetto Bass31,990–report
2017Palmetto Bass57,318–report
2015Palmetto Bass34,153–report
2013Palmetto Bass59,756–report
2011Palmetto Bass59,931–report
2009Palmetto Bass60,820–report
2008Largemouth Bass300,049–report
2007Largemouth Bass299,781–report
2007Palmetto Bass63,879–report
2005Palmetto Bass71,788–report
2002Palmetto Bass65,005–report
1999Palmetto Bass65,004–report
1998Palmetto Bass132,599–report
1997Largemouth Bass125,264–report
1997Palmetto Bass112,206–report
1996Palmetto Bass100,700–report
1995Palmetto Bass339,300–report
1994Palmetto Bass195,693–report
1992Walleye7,834,586–report
1990Largemouth Bass326,430–report
1988Largemouth Bass12,750–report
1988Largemouth Bass10,000–report
1985Largemouth Bass10,700–report
1985Smallmouth Bass33,172–report
1985Threadfin Shad4,300–report
1984Walleye4,692,000–report
1984Smallmouth Bass50,826–report
1984Threadfin Shad4,500–report
1983Bluegill130,000–report
1983Smallmouth Bass130,034–report
1983Palmetto Bass130,144–report
1982Largemouth Bass1,439–report
1982Smallmouth Bass104–report
1975Walleye247,000–report
1974Walleye204,000–report
1972Channel Catfish52,000–report
1970Largemouth Bass250,000–report

Access and facts

Water type
reservoir
Nearest town
Bridgeport, TX
Facilities
camping

Five access points: US 380 Bridge and Dam Site (single-lane Tarrant Regional Water District ramps, free, unusable at high or low water), Lakeside Marina, Wise County Park (three 2-lane ramps, free launch), and North Side Marina. Zebra mussels have invaded the reservoir.

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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department before you go.

Nearest lakes

Jacksboro 16.9 mi last stocked 2024 Amon G. Carter 22.2 mi last stocked 2025 Rhodes Lake 24.6 mi last stocked 2010 Mineral Wells 25 mi last stocked 2024 Sunshine Lake 25.8 mi last stocked 2025

Common questions

What fish are at Bridgeport?

Fishing Bridgeport usually means Palmetto Bass: Palmetto Bass accounts for 16 of 47 plants on record, ahead of Largemouth Bass and 7 more. Palmetto Bass was last stocked 2019. Largemouth Bass was last stocked 2021. Sunshine Bass was last stocked 2026. Smallmouth Bass was last stocked 2019. 5 more species are on the stocking report.

When is Bridgeport stocked?

Last stocked 2026. It is stocked about 0.8 times a year since 1970. No plants recorded in 23 years between 1970 and 2026.

How do you get on Bridgeport?

The nearest town is Bridgeport, TX. Facilities include camping. Five access points: US 380 Bridge and Dam Site (single-lane Tarrant Regional Water District ramps, free, unusable at high or low water), Lakeside Marina, Wise County Park (three 2-lane ramps, free launch), and North Side Marina. Zebra mussels have invaded the reservoir.

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