The Seneca River flows west to east through the south end of the lake.

Since Cross Lake is part of the New York State Canal System, there are a variety of fish that pass through it.

Cross Lake has a flushing rate of 51 times per year; once per week.

Fish species present in the lake are walleye, white perch, tiger muskie, northern pike, largemouth bass, yellow perch, black crappie, channel catfish, black bullhead, pumpkinseed sunfish, bluegill, longnose gar, gizzard shad, and sheepshead.

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