The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (back of a cove) is open for everyone; the other 5 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Cross Lake
Cayuga County, New York · about 1,960 acres (3.1 sq mi)
49°F water, calm Sunday afternoon.
About Cross Lake
Cross Lake spreads over about 1,960 acres in Cayuga County, New York.
It stretches about 4.1 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 12.8 miles. Its surface is about 380 ft above sea level. The nearest town, Jordan, is about 2.1 miles south. The closest city is Clay, about 15 miles away.
- Size
- About 1,960 acres (3.1 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 12.8 miles
- End to end
- About 4.1 miles
- Elevation
- About 380 ft
- County
- Cayuga County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise
- 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 9 mph
Saturday Fair
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 3:15 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 9 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
Lakes like Cross Lake in New York usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. At 49°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- FairLargemouth bass
Cooling down. Try slow baits on points and deeper channel edges.
- FairCrappie
Schooled on deeper brush piles. Fish small jigs slowly.
- SlowBluegill and sunfish
Cold. Deep and hard to tempt. Use tiny baits.
- SlowCatfish
Cold. Slow, in the deepest holes. Cut bait works best.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Back of a cove
Sheltered, shallower water where baitfish gather.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
5 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
No daily level reading for this lake.
Ice
Open water
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:56 am · sunset 4:43 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Cross Lake
- Jordanabout 2.1 mi south
- Peruabout 3.2 mi southeast
- Elbridgeabout 4.4 mi south
- Weedsportabout 5.2 mi southwest
- Claynearest city, about 15 mi east
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Questions about Cross Lake
What fish are in Cross Lake?
Lakes like Cross Lake usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. 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?
About 1,960 acres, with about 12.8 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Cross Lake?
Jordan is about 2.1 miles south; Peru is about 3.2 miles southeast.
What is the water temperature at Cross Lake today?
The surface was about 49°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.
