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Cross Lake, Caddo County, Louisiana
Where It Sits, and How Deep It Goes
Locator - Louisiana
32.51 degrees N, 93.86 degrees W - Caddo County. State and county outlines drawn from Census boundary data; the lake marker is placed by its Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries coordinates, not by eye. Schematic - not a survey map.
Depth Profile - Cross Lake
Schematic cross-section drawn to one shared depth scale - not a survey or bathymetric map.
How Cross Lake Stacks Up
- Deeper than 33% of the 27 natural Louisiana lakes ranked by depth.
- Larger than 96% of the 664 lakes counted in Louisiana.
- A shallow lake - typical of most Louisiana lakes, which run under 20 ft at their deepest.
- About 6 miles from Shreveport, as the crow flies.
Fish Species
Species recorded for this lake. Presence only - no abundance ratings.
Lakes Nearby
| Lake | County | Distance | Surface Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bossier City Reservoir | Bossier | 7.4 mi | 99.24 acres |
| State Line Lake | Caddo | 10.0 mi | 63.51 acres |
| Gold Point Lake | Caddo | 10 mi | 291.16 acres |
| Green Lake | Bossier | 11 mi | 34.23 acres |
| Fish Lake | Caddo | 11 mi | 25.2 acres |
| Swan Lake | Bossier | 12 mi | 118 acres |
Straight-line distance between lake centers.
Facts and Figures
Questions About Cross Lake
How Big Is Cross Lake?
Cross Lake covers 7,043 acres in Caddo County, Louisiana.
How Deep Is Cross Lake?
Cross Lake reaches 18.3 ft at its deepest. Its average depth is 7.7 ft.
What Fish Are in Cross Lake?
The LDWF lists Largemouth Bass, Florida Bass, Hybrid Striped Bass, Striped Bass, Black Crappie, White Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish, Blue Catfish, Flathead Catfish, Freshwater Drum, Common Carp and Bowfin for Cross Lake.
What Is the Largest Lake in Caddo County?
Caddo Lake is the largest lake in Caddo County, at 15,049.71 acres.
Deepest Natural Lakes in Louisiana
| # | Lake | County | Surface Area | Max Depth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | False River | Pointe Coupee | 3,212 acres | 65 ft |
| 2 | Vernon Lake | Vernon | 6 acres | 53 ft |
| 3 | Lake Concordia | Concordia | 1,026 acres | 50 ft |
| 4 | Caney Creek Reservoir | Jackson | 4,738 acres | 43 ft |
| 5 | Lake Providence | East Carroll | 1,380 acres | 37 ft |
All 27 Louisiana lakes ranked by depth
Largest Lakes in Louisiana
| # | Lake | County | Surface Area | Max Depth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lake Pontchartrain | Jefferson | 407,803.25 acres | - |
| 2 | Toledo Bend Reservoir | Sabine | 181,600 acres | 110 ft |
| 3 | Lake Maurepas | Livingston | 58,308.4 acres | - |
| 4 | Sabine Lake | Cameron | 56,867.74 acres | - |
| 5 | White Lake | Vermilion | 55,913.91 acres | - |
All 664 Louisiana lakes ranked by surface area