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LouisianaReservoir, 7,043 acres, Caddo Parish

Cross Lake conditions today

Cross Lake, Louisiana
Photo: Billy Hathorn at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0

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Water level

169.91ft

Steady this week

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Wind and gusts0 to 30+ ktScoreGood, caution, stay ashoreNightBest windowArrows point where the wind blows to.

Outlook. Monday: ESE wind 3 to 4 kt, gusts to 7 kt, high near 81°F. Tuesday: SE wind 2 to 3 kt, gusts to 6 kt, high near 80°F.

7-day wind forecast

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Water level

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169.91ft NGVD29

-0.06 ft in 7 days
Sep 25Oct 10Oct 25

Reading from Oct 26, 2026.

Cross Lake was at 169.91 ft on October 26, holding steady over the past week (-0.06 ft).

Lake facts

Type
Reservoir
State
Louisiana
County
Caddo Parish
Surface area
7,043 acres
USGS gauge
07344480, Cross Lake at Shreveport, LA
Coordinates
32.5022° N, 93.8447° W

Background reading: Cross Lake on Wikipedia

About Cross Lake

Cross Lake covers about 7,043 acres in Caddo Parish, Louisiana and is classed as a reservoir.

Water level on this page comes from USGS gauge 07344480 (Cross Lake at Shreveport, LA), about 3 mi from the middle of the lake. Wind, gusts and rain come from the National Weather Service forecast grid that covers the water.

Mid-sized lakes like this one tend to have shifty, gusty wind near shore and steadier pressure in the middle, which is why gust spread matters as much as average speed. Reservoir levels move with releases and inflow, so ramps and beaches can change week to week. The water level page tracks that day by day.

The go or no-go calls above are a starting point, not a guarantee. Read how we score conditions, and always check local rules and posted warnings before you launch.

Cross Lake questions

Is it windy on Cross Lake today?

The National Weather Service forecast for the lake from October 26: Monday: ESE wind 3 to 4 kt, gusts to 7 kt, high near 81°F. The panel at the top of this page refreshes the current wind, gusts and direction when you open it and turns them into a call for sailing, paddling, power boating and fishing.

What is the water level at Cross Lake right now?

Cross Lake was at 169.91 ft on October 26, holding steady over the past week (-0.06 ft).

How big is Cross Lake?

Cross Lake covers about 7,043 acres (11 square miles) of surface water.

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