Blue Cypress Lake

Blue Cypress Lake
Blue Cypress Lake Blue Cypress Lake
Location	Indian River County,nearFellsmere, Florida
Coordinates	27°45′15″N80°44′37″W
Primary outflows	St. Johns River
Basincountries	United States
Surface area	6,500 acres (2,600 ha)
Average depth	8 ft (2.4 m)

Blue Cypress Lake,originally called Lake Wilmington, is alakeinIndian River Countyof theTreasure CoastinFlorida.It is the largestlakein theTreasure CoastandIndian River County.It is the headwaters lake of theSt. Johns River.The sources of water are several creeks from the south (Mudfish Slough, Padget Branch, Holman Canal, and Fisher Creek), two from the west (Trim Creek, Blue Cypress Creek), and Moonshine Bay from the North that flow into the lake. All the water flows out of the lake to the northwest into M Canal and Zigzag Canal. The lake is over 6,500 acres (26 km²) in size,21 mi (34 km)in circumference, and has anaveragedepth of 8 feet (2.4 m). The lake is 2,100 acres (8.5 km²) larger thanLake Washington,27 mi (43 km) north of this lake. The lake's name comes from theblueappearance of thecypresstrees as the morningsun's rays reflect off thewater.A fishing camp called Blue Cypress Lakeside Cabins is 4 mi (6.4 km) offState Road 60.The Blue Cypress Village (about 70 units) is south of the small boat canal from the fish camp.

Amenities on Blue Cypress Lake

Photography and Sightseeing Cruises are available fromBlue Cypress Lake Tours.

Aboat ramp,dock,picnic area andrestroomsare adjacent at the LakefrontPark.

Blue Cypress Lakeside Cabinsoffers waterfront cabins and manufactured homes to rent daily and weekly. Located at the westernmost point of thelake,this fish camp is located in Blue Cypress Village, a hamlet on the lake which has only 3 streets, 73rd Place, 73rd Lane, and 73rd Manor. It is24 mi (39 km)fromFellsmereby road.

Geography

Blue Cypress Lakeis located at27°45′15″N80°44′37″W.It is theheadwatersof theSt. Johns River.The lake is over 6,500 acres (26 km²) in size. It is directly west ofFellsmere,11 miles (18 km) away. To the north isPalm Bay,to the west isYeehaw Junction,and to the east isFellsmere.

See also

• List of lakes of the St. Johns River
• Lake Washington, FL
• St. Johns River
• Fellsmere, Florida
• Yeehaw Junction, Florida

External links

• Upper St. Johns River Watershed - Florida DEP