Fishing Lake Bridgeport
AKA: Bridgeport Reservoir
Popular Fish Species Lake Bridgeport, TX
Spotted Bass Fishing
Spotted bass are available in good numbers here at Lake Bridgeport. They are often found in small schools on steep banks, around rocky or sandy shorelines, points and ledges. They often prefer hanging out in slightly deeper water than largemouths. Fishing for spotted bass can be good anytime you can locate them. Their diet consists mainly of crayfish and insects, but they also eat small baitfish, small sunfish and small bluegill. Most of the time, spots prefer to stage on steep rocky or gravel banks, and may move up and down the water column throughout the day. When shallow, use topwater or shallow crankbaits around rip rap. When they are deep, use drop-shot worms and jigs. Throughout winter, spend your time on deeper structure with small worms, jigs and spoons. Smallmouth bass and largemouth bass also reside here in decent numbers.
White Crappie Fishing
Plenty of healthy white crappie reside in Lake Bridgeport, as they are making a nice comeback this year. The fish population is healthy and crappie fishing is excellent. The best time to catch crappie tends to be at dawn and dusk. Crappie always like cover and structure, so locate shallow brush and vegetation in Spring and Fall focusing on the 8 to 12 foot range. As the crappie move deep in summer and winter, follow points out to as deep as 30 to 35 feet, as well as ledges near channels at these depths. Live bait and small jigs are the most common method for crappie here.
Hybrid Striped Bass Fishing
Hybrid striped bass, also known as wipers, are a favorite of many locals and fishing guides at Lake Bridgeport, as they are plentiful and grow to bragging size. As a hybrid of striped bass and white bass, they have great potential for spawning massive numbers and growing to large sizes. Fishing for hybrid stripers is a matter of locating schools of bait, and schools of hybrid striped bass are likely to be in the area. Mornings, during Fall, hybrids can be caught on topwater or shallow running lures, as they are feeding on baitfish at the surface. When they move deeper, fish finders improve your odds of locating both bait and schools of wipers. Live bait, spoons and jigs are very very effective here, and these hungry fish can be caught year round.
Lake Bridgeport Fishing Video
Fish species to fish for...
Guide to fishing for largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, spotted bass, channel catfish, flathead catfish, white crappie, bluegill, white bass, hybrid striped bass, longnose gar and spotted gar at Lake Bridgeport in Central Texas.
Year-round fishing makes Lake Bridgeport a favorite of area anglers. This 12,000-acre lake, in the north-central part of the state, has 170 miles of shoreline and many miles of channels, ledges and points to fish. Crappie, catfish and bass draw the most attention, but the lake also supports good populations of white bass, hybrid striped bass and gar. Most all the fish (and bait) move shallow in spring and fall, retreating to deeper water during the heat of summer and cold of winter.
Primary fish species residing in Lake Bridgeport
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Lake Bridgeport Amenities
Marina: YES
Boat Rental: YES
Boat Launch Ramp: YES
Campgrounds: YES
RV Hookups: YES
Lodging: YES
Convenience Store: YES
Bait & Tackle: YES
Restaurant: YES
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Fishing Boat Rentals
North Side Marina & Resort
Rentals: Canoes, kayaks and pontoon boats
940 644-5475
Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings
Main Street Boat Ramp
Located mid lake, east side, off Main Street, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with gravel parking.
Runaway Bay Marina Boat Ramp
Located in the southwest corner of the lake, at the west end of the I-380 Bridge, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with gravel parking.
Wise County Park Public Boat Ramp
Located in the northeast section of the lake, east side, off Road 1638, this is a four-lane, concrete ramp with paved parking.
Marinas
North Side Marina & Resort
180 Private Road 1735
Chico, TX 76431
940 644-5475
Runaway Bay Marina
Runaway Bay, TX 76426
940 575-4745
Fishing Guides On Lake Bridgeport
4K Guide Service - bass
If you offer fishing guide services on this lake, please contact us for a free listing, to be posted here.
Fishing License
Click here for a Texas Fishing License.
Campgrounds & RV Parks Nearby
North Side Marina & Resort Campground - 940 644-5475
Wise County Park Campground - 940 644-1910
Bay Landing RV Campground - 940 683-3016
Bridgeport Lake TX Map - Fishing & Camping Areas
Contact Information
Lake Bridgeport
North Side Marina and Resort
180 Private Road 1735
Chico, Texas 76431
940 644-5475
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Bridgeport Lake offers year-round fishing in Central TX for hybrid stripers, bass, crappie and catfish.
