Cotton Key Wildlife Management Area
Cotton Key is located off the northeastern tip of Upper Matecumbe Key. With its shallow flats, it is heavily used by a variety of birds as well as bonefish.
Several small mangrove islands serve as nesting sites for a variety of birds, including pelicans, cormorants, and at least four species of herons. Cotton Key is also a preferred roost for magnificent frigatebirds.
There is a no-motor zone on the tidal flat.
Special regulations apply here. Learn more about what activities are allowed in this type of zone.