Is the entire upper end of Bridgeport considered �The River�, just the main channel, just the extremities, something else?

Here is the map and what I am asking about.

The actual West Fork Trinity arm, is the portion winding to the West. The Northern branch, above Chico Ramp, is just a secondary feeder creek, from Jack County.

Once you leave the main lake and head up the river, I refer to that section as the River Basin. You will find that most have begun to collect silt and are very shallow at the mouth of the actual river. Don't let that discourage you as there are resident fish that live in the river system. Find access to the river off the next highway that crosses the river. Using a smaller boat and working all the lay-down off the river banks. It is a wonderful trip for the fall of the year when the water begins to cool down some. Many times lake levels prevent us from getting into the river system from the main lake. Many times the water is off color that turns many fisherman away. Going as far away as you can get is a good thing and will pay off. I have made the run many times on many lakes through two foot of water to get into the back country river system during tournaments over the years. It is much safer to go up river to access spots when the rules allow trailing. Once up the river system a couple of miles the water will clear and become much deeper. Wind and Beaver put the lay-downs off the heavily timbered river banks into the water, making for super targets holding some good fish.

Have you ever been in the river area of Bridgeport?

I think he's talking about a different part of the "river" than we are Mark. There is a bridge over the river farther west but you can't enter the river there. I think that road is called Coca Cola Ranch Rd. The entrance to the West Fork of the river from the main lake is very deep and his description doesn't match it. Once you get past Beans Creek the water does muddy up though. Some people think the area north of Wise County Park is the "river" but it is not. David has clearly pinned the river.

"Is the entire upper end of Bridgeport considered �The River�, just the main channel, just the extremities, something else?"

I would think he's asking about Bridgeport.
I know there is confusion about the river but the main river channel in Bridgeport is the Trinity and it is the arm he marked.

I think he's talking about a different part of the "river" than we are Mark. There is a bridge over the river farther west but you can't enter the river there. I think that road is called Coca Cola Ranch Rd. The entrance to the West Fork of the river from the main lake is very deep and his description doesn't match it. Once you get past Beans Creek the water does muddy up though. Some people think the area north of Wise County Park is the "river" but it is not. David has clearly pinned the river.

Is Wise County Ramp deep enough to launch at right now? Will I be able to get down south with the lake being this low?

Yes. Plus there will be the low water ramps there on the point too. When lake gets low you will see the ramps on the point.