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Cross Lake is the 8,575-acre freshwater reservoir near Shreveport in Northwest Louisiana that supplies water to Shreveport. Forests of ancient cypress trees and wetlands surround the lake in some areas, but many areas are heavily developed with private residences.
The lake was created in 1926 after the construction of Cross Lake Dam and its Spillway, which took over Cross Bayou.
It is very popular with fishermen for its excellent bass fishing opportunities.
There are frequent local and national fishing tournaments on the lake.
The fishing rule in the area requires fishermen to release any bass they catch that measures between 14 to 17 inches.
The most common fish in the lake are bass, catfish, blue gill, white perch, and red ear sunfish.
No fishing is permitted less than 100 feet from a boat dock.
Boating on the lake is great, and swimming is also allowed, though it is risky since there are alligators in its waters. The lake borders Ford Park and Richard Fleming Park.
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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