Cockroach Bay Aquatic Preserve
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fieldkat
N 27° 41.233 W 082° 31.218
17R E 350080 N 3063479
A rich aquatic preserve in southern Hillsbourough County. Consists of 8,583 acres of submerged lands, and both natural & spoil islands
Waymark Code: WM2DX7
Location: Florida, United States
Date Posted: 10/17/2007
Views: 128
GFBT-West Section, Site 110
The name "Cockroach Bay" may have originated with early explorers who observed numerous horseshoe crabs in the area.
Cockroach Bay Aquatic Preserve is in southern Hillsborough County and includes part of the Little Manatee River. It has been designated as an Outstanding Florida Water.
The submerged lands of the preserve include both hard and soft bottom habitats, seagrass beds, and oyster reefs. The shoreline is protected by mangroves, which also offer additional habitat. Natural and spoil islands that are state-owned within the preserve boundary are also managed as part of the preserve.
Recreational activities available to the public include camping, picnicking, bird-watching, and fishing. Both public and private boat ramps operated by other entities provide boating access to the preserve. The preserve can also be accessed through the Little Manatee River State Park. The preserve includes two paddling trails that wind through mangrove labyrinths.
(Description from
FDEP website)
Special Note: The coordinates are of a VERY POPULAR boat ramp.
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Managing Agency:
Florida Department of Environmental Protection
Cluster Name: Bobwhite & Nighthawk Cluster
County: Hillsborough
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