Lake Bridgeport (Texas) facts for kids
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 Bridgeport Lake
Location in Texas
Bridgeport Lake
Location in the United States
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| Location | Jack / Wise counties, North Texas |
| Coordinates | 33°13′N 97°52′W / 33.217°N 97.867°W |
| Type | artificial reservoir |
| Primary inflows | West Fork of the Trinity River |
| Primary outflows | Eagle Mountain Lake |
| Catchment area | 1,111 sq mi (2,880 km2) of watershed |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Max. length | 19 mi (31 km) |
| Max. width | 9.5 mi (15.3 km) |
| Surface area | 11,954 acres (4,838 ha) (at conservation level) |
| Max. depth | 76.5 ft (23.3 m) |
| Water volume | 366,236 acre⋅ft (451.745 hm3) (at conservation level) |
| Shore length1 | 129 mi (208 km) |
| Surface elevation | 836 ft (255 m) at conservation pool level |
| Islands | Rattlesnake Island, Stripling Island, Steele Island, Horse Island |
| Settlements | Runaway Bay, Lake Bridgeport |
| 1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure. | |
Lake Bridgeport, also known as Bridgeport Lake, is a large, man-made lake in North Texas. It's located in Wise and Jack Counties. This freshwater lake was made by building a dam across the West Fork of the Trinity River. It sits just above another lake called Eagle Mountain Lake.
The Tarrant Regional Water District owns Lake Bridgeport. They use its water for several important things. These include helping to prevent floods and providing water for homes, businesses, and farms. The lake is also a popular spot for fun activities.
How Lake Bridgeport Was Made
Lake Bridgeport started as the Bridgeport Reservoir. It was part of a big plan to control floods along the West Fork of the Trinity River. Building the dam for the lake began in 1929. It was finished just two years later, in 1931. The whole project cost about $2 million at that time.
Fun Activities at Lake Bridgeport
Lake Bridgeport is a very popular place for fishing. Many people enjoy catching freshwater fish here. Some of the common types of fish you can catch include Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Hybrid Bass, and Sand Bass.
The lake is also a great spot for boating. You can find many places around the lake to launch your boat. There are also marinas where boats can dock.
If you like camping, Wise County Park is located on the northern side of the lake. It offers places to camp and areas for day use activities.
