Bridgeport fishing

Fishing at Bridgeport is on a reservoir, stocked with Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, Palmetto Bass, Bluegill, and 3 more. It is stocked about 0.8 times a year since 1970, most often in July. 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.

Last stocked

July 1, 2026

Plants on record

47

Since 1970

Species recorded

9

Elevation

824.3 ft

Common questions

What fish are at Bridgeport?
Fishing Bridgeport is most likely to be for Palmetto Bass. Palmetto Bass accounts for 16 of 47 plants on record, ahead of Largemouth Bass and 7 more. Palmetto Bass was last stocked July 1, 2019. Largemouth Bass was last stocked July 1, 2021. Sunshine Bass was last stocked July 1, 2026. Smallmouth Bass was last stocked July 1, 2019. 5 more species are on the stocking report.
When is Bridgeport stocked?
Last stocked July 1, 2026. It is stocked about 0.8 times a year since 1970, most often in July. The first plant of the year usually falls in the first week of July. In 2026 it was July 1, 2026, about when it usually is. No plants recorded in 23 years between 1970 and 2026.
How do you get on Bridgeport?
Shore fishing is available, there is a boat ramp, and no fee is required. 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.

Access and facts

Water type
reservoir
Nearest town
Bridgeport, TX
Shore access
Yes
Boat ramp
Yes
Fee required
No
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.

Sources: tpwd.texas.gov, accessed September 23, 2026 , tpwd.texas.gov, accessed September 23, 2026 , tpwd.texas.gov, accessed September 23, 2026 , tpwd.texas.gov, accessed September 23, 2026 , tpwd.texas.gov, accessed September 23, 2026 , tpwd.texas.gov, accessed September 23, 2026 , tpwd.texas.gov, accessed September 23, 2026

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How Bridgeport is stocked

The first plant of the year usually falls in the first week of July. In 2026 it was July 1, 2026, about when it usually is.

No plants recorded in 23 years between 1970 and 2026.

Fish at Bridgeport

Fishing Bridgeport is most likely to be for Palmetto Bass. Palmetto Bass accounts for 16 of 47 plants on record, ahead of Largemouth Bass and 7 more.

Palmetto Bass 16 plants
Plants
16 of 47
Last stocked
July 1, 2019
Largemouth Bass 10 plants
Plants
10 of 47
Last stocked
July 1, 2021

Seasons and rigs are on the Largemouth Bass guide.

Sunshine Bass 7 plants
Plants
7 of 47
Last stocked
July 1, 2026
Smallmouth Bass 5 plants
Plants
5 of 47
Last stocked
July 1, 2019

Seasons and rigs are on the Smallmouth Bass guide.

Walleye 4 plants
Plants
4 of 47
Last stocked
July 1, 1992

Seasons and rigs are on the Walleye guide.

Threadfin Shad 2 plants
Plants
2 of 47
Last stocked
July 1, 1985
Bluegill 1 plant
Plants
1 of 47
Last stocked
July 1, 1983

Seasons and rigs are on the Bluegill guide.

Channel Catfish 1 plant
Plants
1 of 47
Last stocked
July 1, 1972

Seasons and rigs are on the Channel Catfish guide.

Lone Star Bass 1 plant
Plants
1 of 47
Last stocked
July 1, 2023

Fish stocked per year

  • 250,0001970
  • 52,0001972
  • 204,0001974
  • 247,0001975
  • 1,5431982
  • 390,1781983
  • 4,747,3261984
  • 48,1721985
  • 22,7501988
  • 326,4301990
  • 7,834,5861992
  • 195,6931994
  • 339,3001995
  • 100,7001996
  • 237,4701997
  • 132,5991998
  • 65,0041999
  • 65,0052002
  • 71,7882005
  • 363,6602007
  • 300,0492008
  • 60,8202009
  • 59,9312011
  • 59,7562013
  • 34,1532015
  • 57,3182017
  • 55,8892019
  • 569,9822020
  • 279,6752021
  • 1,084,4772022
  • 332,1962023
  • 144,5952024
  • 104,8522025
  • 113,5942026

Stocking history

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Source: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
July 1, 2026 Sunshine Bass 113,594 – report
July 1, 2025 Sunshine Bass 104,852 – report
July 1, 2024 Sunshine Bass 144,595 – report
July 1, 2023 Lone Star Bass 210,213 – report
July 1, 2023 Sunshine Bass 121,983 – report
July 1, 2022 Sunshine Bass 1,084,477 – report
July 1, 2021 Sunshine Bass 57,605 – report
July 1, 2021 Largemouth Bass 222,070 – report
July 1, 2020 Sunshine Bass 569,982 – report
July 1, 2019 Smallmouth Bass 23,899 – report
July 1, 2019 Palmetto Bass 31,990 – report
July 1, 2017 Palmetto Bass 57,318 – report
July 1, 2015 Palmetto Bass 34,153 – report
July 1, 2013 Palmetto Bass 59,756 – report
July 1, 2011 Palmetto Bass 59,931 – report
July 1, 2009 Palmetto Bass 60,820 – report
July 1, 2008 Largemouth Bass 300,049 – report
July 1, 2007 Largemouth Bass 299,781 – report
July 1, 2007 Palmetto Bass 63,879 – report
July 1, 2005 Palmetto Bass 71,788 – report
July 1, 2002 Palmetto Bass 65,005 – report
July 1, 1999 Palmetto Bass 65,004 – report
July 1, 1998 Palmetto Bass 132,599 – report
July 1, 1997 Largemouth Bass 125,264 – report
July 1, 1997 Palmetto Bass 112,206 – report
July 1, 1996 Palmetto Bass 100,700 – report
July 1, 1995 Palmetto Bass 339,300 – report
July 1, 1994 Palmetto Bass 195,693 – report
July 1, 1992 Walleye 7,834,586 – report
July 1, 1990 Largemouth Bass 326,430 – report
July 1, 1988 Largemouth Bass 12,750 – report
July 1, 1988 Largemouth Bass 10,000 – report
July 1, 1985 Largemouth Bass 10,700 – report
July 1, 1985 Smallmouth Bass 33,172 – report
July 1, 1985 Threadfin Shad 4,300 – report
July 1, 1984 Walleye 4,692,000 – report
July 1, 1984 Smallmouth Bass 50,826 – report
July 1, 1984 Threadfin Shad 4,500 – report
July 1, 1983 Bluegill 130,000 – report
July 1, 1983 Smallmouth Bass 130,034 – report
July 1, 1983 Palmetto Bass 130,144 – report
July 1, 1982 Largemouth Bass 1,439 – report
July 1, 1982 Smallmouth Bass 104 – report
July 1, 1975 Walleye 247,000 – report
July 1, 1974 Walleye 204,000 – report
July 1, 1972 Channel Catfish 52,000 – report
July 1, 1970 Largemouth Bass 250,000 – report
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Species stocked here

Depth-by-season, top lures, and bait notes for each species stocked here are on its own species guide, linked above.

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