Eastern Lake Surprise Wildlife Management Area
This is American crocodile territory and the site of another endangered species — the West Indian manatee.
Located in the north Key Largo area, Lake Surprise is beneath the high span Jewfish Creek Bridge.
Establishment of the Wildlife Management Area on the eastern side is to continue protection of the crocodile and manatee.
The entire eastern Lake Surprise is an idle speed and no wake zone.
Special regulations apply here. Learn more about what activities are allowed in this type of zone.