Cross Lake fishing

Cross Lake fishing: not stocked since August 2023. It was stocked with Tiger Muskie and Walleye. Also recorded: Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed Sunfish, and 11 more. Species guides list dawn, dusk, and night for Walleye, Black Crappie, and Rock Bass, dawn, day, and dusk for Northern Pike, Bluegill, and Yellow Perch, and dawn and dusk for Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, and Common Carp.

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Last stocked
August 2023
Tiger Muskie
Plants on record
21
Since 2011
Species stocked
2 (+17 also recorded)
Average size
6.7 in
Elevation
375 ft

Fish at Cross Lake

2 stocked · 17 confirmed present

Tiger Muskie Stocked · 15 plants · last August 2023

Last stocked August 2023 · avg 9 in · 15 plants

Tiger Muskie species guide
Walleye Stocked · 6 plants · last June 2023 Best: dawn, dusk, night

Last stocked June 2023 · avg 1.3 in · 6 plants

Best: dawn, dusk, night

Walleye species guide

Cross Lake, located on the border of Cayuga and Onondaga counties, is basically a widening of the Seneca River. Fish species present in the lake include walleye, tiger muskie, northern pike, largemouth bass, and black crappie. Other species such as white perch, yellow perch, and channel catfish can also be found. The lake has a maximum depth of 65 feet. (dec.ny.gov, accessed September 22, 2026)(en.wikipedia.org, accessed September 22, 2026)

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How Cross Lake is stocked

Source: New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.

Skaneateles Creek (3.6 mi), North Brook (7.6 mi), and Duck Lake (10.7 mi) were stocked more recently. Duck Lake is also stocked with Tiger Muskie.

Fish stocked in 2011

7,750

Fish stocked in 2012

10,900

Fish stocked in 2013

54,400

Fish stocked in 2014

10,900

Fish stocked in 2015

54,400

Fish stocked in 2016

10,900

Fish stocked in 2017

50,975

Fish stocked in 2018

10,900

Fish stocked in 2019

59,400

Fish stocked in 2020

14,900

Fish stocked in 2021

43,500

Fish stocked in 2022

10,900

Fish stocked in 2023

54,400

Stocking history

Source: New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
August 2023Tiger Muskie10,9009.1 inreport
June 2023Walleye43,5001.2 inreport
August 2022Tiger Muskie10,9008.5 inreport
June 2021Walleye43,5001.4 inreport
September 2020Tiger Muskie9,90010.4 inreport
July 2020Tiger Muskie5,0006.7 inreport
September 2019Tiger Muskie10,9008.4 inreport
August 2019Tiger Muskie5,0008 inreport
June 2019Walleye43,5001.2 inreport
September 2018Tiger Muskie10,9009.5 inreport
September 2017Tiger Muskie7,4759.5 inreport
June 2017Walleye43,5001.2 inreport
September 2016Tiger Muskie10,900–report
September 2015Tiger Muskie10,9009.3 inreport
June 2015Walleye43,5001.4 inreport
September 2014Tiger Muskie10,9008.5 inreport
September 2013Tiger Muskie10,9009.5 inreport
June 2013Walleye43,5001.3 inreport
September 2012Tiger Muskie10,9009.6 inreport
September 2011Tiger Muskie6,50010.4 inreport
September 2011Tiger Muskie1,2509.3 inreport

Access and facts

Nearest town
Jordan
Boat ramp
Yes
Facilities
camping

DEC lists a free hand-launch on Bonta Bridge Road (Seneca River, about 3 miles upstream of the lake, 10-car lot) plus three fee-based private launches, Cross Lake Park Campground & Marina, Cross Lake Inn & Marina, and Quimby's Marina, near Jordan and Meridian.

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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation before you go.

About Cross Lake

Anglers should be aware of abundant rooted aquatic vegetation in the northern part of the lake. There are also scattered areas of vegetation in the remainder of the lake. (dec.ny.gov, accessed September 22, 2026)

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Nearest lakes

Otter Lake 2.9 mi last stocked June 2014 Skaneateles Creek 3.6 mi last stocked April 2025 North Brook 7.6 mi last stocked April 2025 Duck Lake 10.7 mi last stocked August 2024 Seneca River 11.3 mi last stocked August 2023

Common questions

What fish are at Cross Lake?

Fishing Cross Lake usually means Tiger Muskie: Tiger Muskie accounts for 15 of 21 plants on record, ahead of Walleye. Tiger Muskie was last stocked August 2023, averaging 9 in. Walleye was last stocked June 2023, averaging 1.3 in. Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, and Black Crappie, plus 13 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.

When is Cross Lake stocked?

Not stocked since August 2023.

How big are the fish stocked at Cross Lake?

Stocked fish average 6.7 in. Tiger Muskie average 9 in. Walleye average 1.3 in.

How do you get on Cross Lake?

There is a boat ramp. The nearest town is Jordan. Facilities include camping. DEC lists a free hand-launch on Bonta Bridge Road (Seneca River, about 3 miles upstream of the lake, 10-car lot) plus three fee-based private launches, Cross Lake Park Campground & Marina, Cross Lake Inn & Marina, and Quimby's Marina, near Jordan and Meridian.

Which lakes near Cross Lake were stocked more recently?

Skaneateles Creek (3.6 mi), North Brook (7.6 mi), and Duck Lake (10.7 mi) were stocked more recently. Duck Lake is also stocked with Tiger Muskie.

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