Crocodile Lake Wildlife Management Area

Located along the eastern shore of Card Sound, this area has the most extensive stands of tropical hardwood hammocks in the United States. It harbors a number of threatened and endangered species, including the American crocodile (Crocodylus acutus) and West Indian manatee (Trichechus manatus latirostris).

There is a 100-foot no-access buffer zone along the shoreline between March 1 and October 1. Motorized vessels are prevented from approaching the shoreline.

Special regulations apply here. Learn more about what activities are allowed in this type of zone.

A summary of all sanctuary regulations is available online. For the full text of sanctuary regulations, see 15 CFR 922 Subpart P.