Cross Lake (Shreveport, Louisiana)
General data
- Name: Cross Lake (Shreveport, Louisiana)
- Water system: Atchafalaya River
- Water type: Artificial lake
- Progression: Cross Bayou / Twelve Mile Bayou -> Red River of the South -> Atchafalaya River -> Gulf of Mexico -> Atlantic Ocean -> Planet Earth
- Climates: Subtropical
- Continents: North America
- Countries: United States of America
Cross Lake (French: Lac de la Croix) is a man-made (35 km2) lake located near Shreveport, Louisiana. The reservoir provides the water supply for the City of Shreveport. Moss covered cypress trees line the banks of this open lake popular for fishing and recreational boating. It supports waterfowl, alligators and an abundance of other wildlife. There are many access sites, several commercial facilities, and two public parks.