Bridgeport Reservoir Water Level & Fishing Conditions
Live lake level and percent full, level history, National Weather Service forecast and solunar fishing times for Bridgeport Reservoir near Bridgeport, Texas. Updated every few hours.
Water level
-0.03 ft
-0.28 ft
5.60 ft below the median for November 8 (831.97 ft, records since 2018).
Today's fishing conditions
- New moon today - strongest solunar days of the month
- Moonrise lines up with sunrise
- Barometer falling fast - fish often feed ahead of a front
- Calm, slick water - fish may be wary
Best times today
- 5:54 AM – 6:54 AMMinor · Moonrise · at dawn
- 10:43 AM – 12:43 PMMajor · Moon overhead
- 4:26 PM – 5:26 PMMinor · Moonset · at dusk
Bridgeport Reservoir level, last 30 days
How full is Bridgeport Reservoir?
Percent full is based on conservation storage and capacity, as published by the Texas Water Development Board for 2026-11-08; storage in the flood pool is not counted.
Bridgeport Reservoir level vs. last year
Bridgeport Reservoir is 5.59 ft lower than a year ago (831.97 ft).
Bridgeport Reservoir level history (5 years)
Highest since Nov 2021: 838.74 ft (May 3, 2025). Lowest: 820.32 ft (Jan 21, 2024).
3-day fishing forecast
Mostly Cloudy · 68°/56°F · calm · rain 2%
New Moon · major 10:43 AM
Mostly Sunny · 72°/55°F · wind up to 5 mph · rain 8%
New Moon · major 11:07 PM
Mostly Clear · 76°/55°F · wind up to 5 mph · rain 8%
Waxing Crescent · major 11:56 PM
Hourly weather at Bridgeport Reservoir
| Time | Temp | Wind | Rain | Sky |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 4 PM | 68°F | Calm | 2% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sun 6 PM | 64°F | Calm | 1% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sun 8 PM | 60°F | Calm | 1% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sun 10 PM | 56°F | Calm | 1% | Partly Cloudy |
| Mon 12 AM | 55°F | Calm | 1% | Partly Cloudy |
| Mon 2 AM | 55°F | Calm | 1% | Mostly Clear |
| Mon 4 AM | 55°F | Calm | 2% | Mostly Clear |
| Mon 6 AM | 56°F | Calm | 2% | Sunny |
| Mon 8 AM | 56°F | Calm | 2% | Mostly Sunny |
| Mon 10 AM | 63°F | Calm | 2% | Mostly Sunny |
| Mon 12 PM | 69°F | Calm | 4% | Mostly Sunny |
| Mon 2 PM | 71°F | S 5 mph | 4% | Mostly Sunny |
Barometric pressure
Trend: falling fast (-3.0 hPa in ~6 h). Station KXBP.
Water temperature
This USGS gauge does not report water temperature.
Solunar table – next 7 days
| Day | Major | Minor | Sun | Moon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Nov 8 | 10:43 AM–12:43 PM | 5:54 AM–6:54 AM 4:26 PM–5:26 PM |
6:56 AM 5:33 PM |
New Moon 0% |
| Mon Nov 9 | 11:07 PM–1:07 AM 11:31 AM–1:31 PM |
6:55 AM–7:55 AM 5:03 PM–6:03 PM |
6:56 AM 5:33 PM |
New Moon 0% |
| Tue Nov 10 | 11:56 PM–1:56 AM 12:21 PM–2:21 PM |
7:55 AM–8:55 AM 5:45 PM–6:45 PM |
6:57 AM 5:32 PM |
Waxing Crescent 2% |
| Wed Nov 11 | 12:47 AM–2:47 AM 1:13 PM–3:13 PM |
8:52 AM–9:52 AM 6:32 PM–7:32 PM |
6:58 AM 5:31 PM |
Waxing Crescent 6% |
| Thu Nov 12 | 1:38 AM–3:38 AM 2:04 PM–4:04 PM |
9:45 AM–10:45 AM 7:24 PM–8:24 PM |
6:59 AM 5:30 PM |
Waxing Crescent 11% |
| Fri Nov 13 | 2:30 AM–4:30 AM 2:55 PM–4:55 PM |
10:32 AM–11:32 AM 8:20 PM–9:20 PM |
7:00 AM 5:30 PM |
Waxing Crescent 17% |
| Sat Nov 14 | 3:19 AM–5:19 AM 3:43 PM–5:43 PM |
11:13 AM–12:13 PM 9:18 PM–10:18 PM |
7:01 AM 5:29 PM |
Waxing Crescent 25% |
About Bridgeport Reservoir: fish species & lake facts
Fish species (TPWD angling ratings)
| Largemouth & Smallmouth Bass | Good |
| Spotted Bass | Good |
| Catfish | Good |
| Crappie | Excellent |
| White & Hybrid Striped Bass | Excellent |
| Sunfish | Good |
Lake facts
| Surface area | 11,954 acres |
| Max depth | 85 ft |
| Impounded | 1932 |
| Counties | Jack, Wise |
| Managed by | Tarrant Regional Water District |
| Public boat ramps | about 4 |
Source: Texas Parks and Wildlife – Bridgeport Reservoir. Always confirm current bag and length limits in the TPWD Outdoor Annual before you keep fish.
Bridgeport Reservoir FAQ
How full is Bridgeport Reservoir right now?
Bridgeport Reservoir is 71.1% full (as of 2026-11-08, Texas Water Development Board). The lake is 9.63 ft below its conservation pool of 836.00 ft.
What fish are in Bridgeport Reservoir?
Texas Parks and Wildlife lists Largemouth & Smallmouth Bass, Spotted Bass, Catfish, Crappie, White & Hybrid Striped Bass, Sunfish at Bridgeport Reservoir. TPWD rates fishing for Largemouth & Smallmouth Bass, Spotted Bass, Catfish, Crappie, White & Hybrid Striped Bass, Sunfish as good or excellent.
What is the water level of Bridgeport Reservoir today?
Bridgeport Reservoir was at 826.37 ft (USGS gauge 08043000) today. That is 5.60 ft below the historical median for November 8 (831.97 ft).
Is Bridgeport Reservoir higher than last year?
Bridgeport Reservoir is 5.59 ft lower than a year ago (826.38 ft now vs. 831.97 ft).
When is the best time to fish Bridgeport Reservoir today?
Today's fishing conditions score is 8/10 (Very good). Major solunar periods: 10:43 AM–12:43 PM.
Is the Bridgeport Reservoir level data official?
Yes. Water levels come directly from U.S. Geological Survey gauge 08043000 and are provisional, meaning USGS may revise them. Percent full is published by the Texas Water Development Board. Weather comes from the National Weather Service.
How big and how deep is Bridgeport Reservoir?
Bridgeport Reservoir covers about 11,954 acres and has a maximum depth of about 85 feet, according to Texas Parks and Wildlife.
Lakes near Bridgeport Reservoir
Data: USGS gauge 08043000 (lake surface elevation, provisional). Percent full: Texas Water Development Board. Forecast: National Weather Service for 33.223, -97.832. Elevations are in feet above the gauge datum.