Blue Cypress Lake, originally called Lake Wilmington, is a

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of the

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. It is the largest lake in the

and

. It is the headwaters lake of the St. 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 an

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depth of 8 feet (2 m). The lake is 2,100 acres (8.7 km²) larger than Lake Washington, 27 mi (43 km) north of this lake. The lake's name comes from the

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appearance of the cypress trees as the morning

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's rays reflect off the

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. A fishing camp called Blue Cypress Lakeside Cabins is 4 mi (6 km) off State 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 fro
Blue Cypress Lake Tours
A boat ramp, dock, picnic area and restrooms are adjacent at the Lakefront Park.
Blue Cypress Lakeside Cabins
offers waterfront cabins and manufactured homes to rent daily and weekly. Located at the westernmost point of the

, 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 is 24 mi (39 km) from Fellsmere by road.

Geography

Blue Cypress Lake is located at . It is the

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of the St. Johns River. The lake is over 6,500 acres (26 km²) in size. It is directly west of Fellsmere, away. To the north is Palm Bay, to the west is

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, and to the east is Fellsmere.

External links

Upper St. Johns River Watershed - Florida DEP
{{authority control Lakes of Indian River County, Florida Lakes of Florida St. Johns River

Amenities on Blue Cypress Lake

Geography

See also

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