The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (point drop-off) is open for everyone; the other 6 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Cross Lake
Caddo Parish, Louisiana · 8,580 acres (13.4 sq mi)
64°F water, level 170 ft, calm this morning.
About Cross Lake
Cross Lake is a reservoir in Caddo Parish, Louisiana, covering 8,580 acres. It lies on the Cross Bayou. Cross Lake is a man-made reservoir near Shreveport that serves as the city's primary drinking-water supply.
From end to end it runs about 7.7 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 31 miles. Its surface is about 170 ft above sea level. The nearest town, Shreveport, is about 2.9 miles east.
- Size
- 8,580 acres (13.4 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 31 miles
- End to end
- About 7.7 miles
- Elevation
- About 170 ft
- Type
- Reservoir
- River
- Cross Bayou
- County
- Caddo Parish
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise
- 3:45 pm – 4:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise · wind 10 mph
- 3:30 pm – 5:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish to expect
For a lake of this size in Louisiana, largemouth bass, crappie, white bass, catfish and bluegill and sunfish are the fish to expect. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. With the surface at 64°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- GoodLargemouth bass
Fall feed. They chase baitfish into creeks and coves.
- GoodCrappie
Active. Brush piles and docks in 8 to 15 ft.
- GoodWhite bass
Schools chasing bait on points. Watch for splashes.
- FairCatfish
Waking up. Channels and creek mouths, especially after rain.
- FairBluegill and sunfish
Warming. Shallow, sunny pockets in the afternoon.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Point drop-off
The bottom falls away fast off this point; fish rest deep and move up the slope to feed.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
6 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.
Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.
Water temperature
At the surface, seen .
Water level
7-day trend: not enough daily readings yet.
Latest reading .
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:43 am · sunset 5:15 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Cross Lake
- Shreveportabout 2.9 mi east
- Blanchardabout 3.3 mi north
- Bossier Cityabout 3.6 mi east
- Greenwoodabout 6 mi southwest
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Questions about Cross Lake
What fish are in Cross Lake?
Lakes like Cross Lake usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, white bass, catfish and bluegill and sunfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Cross Lake?
We have no published depth for this lake. The 3-D view gives an estimated shape of the bed: where the deep basin and the drop-offs are. Not for navigation.
How big is Cross Lake?
8,580 acres, with about 31 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Cross Lake?
Shreveport is about 2.9 miles east; Blanchard is about 3.3 miles north.
What is the water temperature at Cross Lake today?
The surface was about 64°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Cross Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
