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 6 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Cross River Reservoir
Westchester County, New York · about 800 acres (1.2 sq mi)
54°F water, calm tomorrow morning.
About Cross River Reservoir
In Westchester County, New York, Cross River Reservoir covers about 800 acres.
From end to end it runs about 2.8 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 9.7 miles. Its surface is about 330 ft above sea level. The nearest town, Katonah, is about 1.1 miles west. North Stamford, the nearest city, is about 8 miles southeast.
- Size
- About 800 acres (1.2 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 9.7 miles
- End to end
- About 2.8 miles
- Elevation
- About 330 ft
- County
- Westchester County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise · wind 6 mph
- 3:00 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 9 mph
Sunday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise · wind 7 mph
- 3:45 pm – 5:15 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
Expect the usual New York mix for a lake this size: 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 54°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.
- FairCatfish
Waking up. Channels and creek mouths, especially after rain.
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
- 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
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 6:40 am · sunset 4:36 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Cross River Reservoir
- Katonahabout 1.1 mi west
- Goldens Bridgeabout 2 mi northwest
- Bedford Hillsabout 2.4 mi west
- Bedfordabout 2.9 mi south
- North Stamfordnearest city, about 8 mi southeast
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Questions about Cross River Reservoir
What fish are in Cross River Reservoir?
Lakes like Cross River Reservoir 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 River Reservoir?
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 River Reservoir?
About 800 acres, with about 9.7 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Cross River Reservoir?
Katonah is about 1.1 miles west; Goldens Bridge is about 2 miles northwest.
What is the water temperature at Cross River Reservoir today?
The surface was about 54°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Cross River Reservoir on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
