Cross Lake

Cross Lake, a man-made lake measuring 8,575 acres (35 km2), is close to Shreveport, Louisiana. The City of Shreveport receives its water supply from the reservoir. Along the margins of this open lake, which is famous for boating and fishing, are cypress trees coated with moss. Alligators, waterfowl, and a wide variety of other wildlife are supported there. There are numerous entry points, numerous businesses, and two public parks.

Visitors can launch their boats in Ford Park and Richard Fleming Park, two parks on Cross Lake. The lake is famous among anglers for its bass, but many other species, such as crappie, catfish, white perch, bluegill, and red-ear sunfish, are also frequently captured there. It's a "slot lake," thus there are unique laws for bass, so be sure to read them carefully. Cross Lake routinely hosts tournaments for the largemouth bass, so be sure to check the calendar for the dates!

Location: Caddo Parish, Louisiana, United States

Surface Area: 8,575 acres
Max Depth: 27 Feet