• Source: Lake Bridgeport, Texas

Lake Bridgeport is a city in Wise County, Texas, United States. The population was 339 in 2020.




Geography


According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.5 square mile (1.2 km2), all land.




Climate


The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Lake Bridgeport has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.




Demographics



As of the 2020 United States census, there were 339 people, 128 households, and 83 families residing in the city.




Education


The city of Lake Bridgeport is served by the Bridgeport Independent School District.




References

• Source: Lake Bridgeport (Texas)

Lake Bridgeport, also known as Bridgeport Lake, is a man-made, freshwater reservoir located in Wise and Jack Counties in North Texas. The lake was created by damming the West Fork of the Trinity River and sits upstream from Eagle Mountain Lake. The lake is owned by the Tarrant Regional Water District and the water impounded is used for flood control, residential and commercial sales, irrigation, and recreation.




History


Lake Bridgeport has its origins as Bridgeport Reservoir, a component of the Trinity River canalization plan to prevent flooding along the West Fork of the Trinity River. Construction of the lake's dam began in 1929 and was completed in 1931. The estimated cost to complete the project was $2 million.




Recreation


Lake Bridgeport is a popular freshwater fishing destination for anglers. Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Hybrid Bass, and Sand Bass are some of the noted varieties of gamefish caught there.
Lake Bridgeport is also a popular recreational boating destination. Boat ramps and marinas are located at various locations throughout the shore.
Wise County Park, (located on the northern end of the lake) provides camping and day use facilities.




See also


Tarrant Regional Water District
Trinity River




References


http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/fishboat/fish/recreational/lakes/bridgeport/ accessed March 29, 2011
"LAKE BRIDGEPORT," Handbook of Texas Online (http://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/online/articles/rol18), accessed March 29, 2011. Published by the Texas State Historical Association.
"LAKE BRIDGEPORT INFORMATION," Tarrant Regional Water District Website (http://www.trwd.org/BridgeportMap.aspx), accessed March 29, 2011




External links


Tarrant Regional Water District information and map about Lake Bridgeport
Texas Parks and Wildlife info about Lake Bridgeport

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