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Lake-Bridgeport
is a freshwater reservoir located in Wise and Jack Counties in north-central Texas. There is also a community located along the shore of the lake called Lake Bridgeport. As of the 2010 census, the population of the village was 418 permanent residents. Lake Bridgeport, the lake, was created by the damming of the west fork of the Trinity River. It is upstream from Eagle Mountain Lake. Lake Bridgeport is used for flood control, residential and commercial sales, irrigation, and recreation. It's a popular boating and fishing destination for largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, catfish, sunfish, crappie, hybrid bass and sand bass. The lake is rated "good" for largemouth and smallmouth bass. Boat ramps and marinas are located at various locations along the shoreline. Wise County Park, (located on the northern end of the lake) provides camping and day use facilities. Lake Bridgeport is 11,954 acres with a maximum depth of 85 feet. The lake was created in 1932 with a flood control capacity of 580,000 acre-feet and conservation capacity of 290,000 acre feet. Other recreational activities in the Lake Bridgeport area include hiking, biking camping, and picnicking.
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Lake Bridgeport Vacation Rentals
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Lake Bridgeport Hotels and Resorts
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| | | Hotels & Motels |
| Days Inn & Suites | 1900 S Trinity St | Decatur, TX | 14.0 mi. | (940) 627-2463 | | Comfort Inn | 1709 Hwy 287 S | Decatur, TX | 14.2 mi. | (940) 627-6919 | | Holiday Inn & Suites Express | 1051 US 81/287 | Decatur, TX | 14.2 mi. | (940) 627-0776 | | Ramada LTD | 1507 Hwy 287 S | Decatur, TX | 14.2 mi. | (940) 627-6262 | | Super 8 | 1600 South Hwy 287 | Decatur, TX | 14.2 mi. | (940) 627-0250 | | Econo Lodge | 624 Boyd Rd | Azle, TX | 26.8 mi. | (817) 270-4207 | | Homestead Studio Suites Hotel | 1601 River Run | Fort Worth, TX | 29.2 mi. | (817) 338-4808 |
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Lake Bridgeport Weather & Climate
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Central Texas has a humid subtropical climate with hot summers and mild to cool winters. Precipitation is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year, but the area receives lots of sunshine year-round. Large amounts of rain falling within short periods of time can cause flash floods. Severe thunderstorms are possible in the springtime. Hail is reported around Central Texas an average of 31 days per year and tornadoes are reported on an average of 12 days per year. Winters are mild and relatively dry. Snowfall is rare, but ice storms occur about once every two years or so. On average, central Texas receives 33.6 inches of rain per year, mostly in the spring and fall. Summer highs exceed 100 degrees F. on an average of 18 days per year and exceed 90 degrees F. on 116 days per year.
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| Month |
High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
56°F |
30°F |
1.53 in. |
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| February |
61°F |
35°F |
2.06 in. |
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| March |
70°F |
43°F |
2.63 in. |
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| April |
78°F |
50°F |
2.83 in. |
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| May |
85°F |
59°F |
5.53 in. |
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| June |
91°F |
66°F |
3.54 in. |
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| July |
98°F |
70°F |
2.26 in. |
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| August |
97°F |
68°F |
2.01 in. |
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| September |
89°F |
61°F |
2.97 in. |
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| October |
80°F |
51°F |
4.37 in. |
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| November |
66°F |
41°F |
2.28 in. |
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| December |
58°F |
32°F |
2.01 in. |
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Lake Bridgeport Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Fort Worth Alliance airport (AFW) located about 33 miles southeast of Lake Bridgeport in Fort Worth, Texas, the Dallas Fort Worth International airport (DFW) located approximately 50 miles southeast of Lake Bridgeport in Dallas / Fort Worth, Texas, Dallas Love Field (DAL) located roughly 61 miles southeast of Lake Bridgeport in Dallas, Texas, and finally the Grayson County airport (GYI) located around 75 miles east of Lake Bridgeport in Sherman Denison, Texas.
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Lake Bridgeport Attractions
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| | | Amusement and Theme Parks |
| Six Flags Over Texas | Arlington | TX | 53.0 mi. | | | Sandy Lake Amusement Park | Carrollton | TX | 57.1 mi. | | | Boardwalk Fun Park | Grand Prairie | TX | 57.8 mi. | | | State Fair of Texas | Dallas | TX | 66.4 mi. | | | SpeedZone | Dallas | TX | 66.4 mi. | |
| | | Water Parks |
| Six Flags Hurricane Harbor | Arlington | TX | 53.0 mi. | | | Native Sun Water Park | Lawton | OK | 102.1 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| Bridgeport Country Club | Bridgeport | TX | 4.5 mi. | | | Runaway Bay Golf Club | Bridgeport | TX | 4.5 mi. | | | Decatur Country Club | Decatur | TX | 14.5 mi. | | | Jacksboro Country Club | Jacksboro | TX | 18.6 mi. | | | Top O the Lake Country Club | Bowie | TX | 23.7 mi. | | | Bryan Golf Course | Bryan | TX | 25.5 mi. | | | Cross Timbers Golf Course | Azle | TX | 27.6 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Lake Mineral Wells State Park | | TX | 27.1 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| Courthouse-On-The-Square Museum | Denton | TX | 40.2 mi. | (History) | | Amon Carter Museum | Fort Worth | TX | 44.5 mi. | (Art) | | Kimbell Art Museum | Fort Worth | TX | 44.5 mi. | (Art) | | Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth | Fort Worth | TX | 44.5 mi. | (Art) | | Modern at Sundance Square | Fort Worth | TX | 44.5 mi. | (Art) | | Sid Richardson Collection of Western Art | Fort Worth | TX | 44.5 mi. | (Art) | | Imgisphere Children's Mueum | Bedford | TX | 47.0 mi. | (Children's) |
| | | Zoos and Aquariums |
| Fort Worth Zoological Park | Fort Worth | TX | 44.5 mi. | | | Dallas Aquarium at Fair Park | Dallas | TX | 66.4 mi. | | | Dallas World Aquarium | Dallas | TX | 66.4 mi. | | | Dallas Zoo | Dallas | TX | 66.4 mi. | | | Fossil Rim Wildlife Center | Glen Rose | TX | 67.3 mi. | |
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