Located on the West Fork of the Trinity River, Lake Bridgeport Texas is 11,954 acres with a maximum depth of 85 feet. The lake was created in 1932 to prevent future flooding of the city of Fort Worth. The lake has a 12 ft annual fluctuation with moderately clear water.
Multiple locations for Lake Access Below:
US 380 Bridge
Take US 380 west from Bridgeport and cross bridge over south end of lake. Ramp is located at the west end of the bridge in Runaway Bay.
Single-lane concrete ramp with unpaved parking area, not usable at high water levels
No fee required
Open all year
Operated by Tarrant Regional Water District (940) 683-2349
Lakeside Marina
Take US 380 west from Bridgeport, cross bridge over south end of lake, then turn in to the first drive on the north side of the road.
Ramp will accommodate all boat types; may be out of water when lake is low
No fee required
Open all year
Operated by Lakeside Grill and Marina (940) 575-2597
Sportsmen’s One-Stop
Take US 380 west from Bridgeport, cross bridge over south end of lake, then turn in to the first drive on the south side of the road.
Ramp will accommodate all boat types; may be out of water when lake is low
No fee required
Open all year
Privately operated (940) 575-2811
Dam Site
Located on the east side of the lake at the dam. Take FM 1658 west from Bridgeport about 5 miles. Follow the road’s sharp bend to the south, cross the dam, then turn in to the first drive on the west side of the road.
Single-lane ramp with limited parking
No fee required
Open all year
Operated by Tarrant Regional Water District (940) 683-2349
Wise County Park
Located at the north end of the lake, just west of FM2952
Three 2-lane ramps with plenty of parking
No fee for boat launch or day use
Fees are charged for camping and other park services
Open all year
Operated by Wise County (940) 644-1910
North Side Marina
Located at north end of lake in Three Fingers/Blockers Camp Cove
To reach by land, take Highway 101 north from Bridgeport to the town of Chico. Turn west on FM 1810, go 4.7 miles and turn left on CR 1745. Follow signs to North Side Marina about 7 miles from intersection.
Nearest public ramp is at Wise County Park
Open all year; gas available 24 hours/day
Privately operated (940) 644-5475 or www.northsidemarina.net
