The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (upper arm) is open for everyone; the other 3 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Blue Cypress Lake
Indian River County, Florida · 6,500 acres (10.2 sq mi)
74°F water, windy Friday (15 mph WNW).
About Blue Cypress Lake
Blue Cypress Lake is a natural lake in Indian River County, Florida, covering 6,500 acres. It lies on the St Johns. Blue Cypress Lake is the headwaters lake of the St. Johns River and is named for the bluish cast of its cypress trees at sunrise.
From end to end it runs about 4.7 miles with roughly 12.5 miles of shoreline. The water sits about 20 ft above sea level. Fellsmere is about 8.1 miles east. The closest city is Palm Bay, about 21 miles away.
- Size
- 6,500 acres (10.2 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 12.5 miles
- End to end
- About 4.7 miles
- Elevation
- About 20 ft
- Type
- Natural lake
- River
- St Johns
- County
- Indian River County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise · wind 10 mph
- 4:00 pm – 5:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 mph
Sunday Good
- 5:00 am – 8:15 ammoon underfoot, sunrise · wind 10 mph
- 4:15 pm – 6:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish to expect
For a lake of this size in Florida, largemouth bass, bluegill and sunfish, crappie and catfish are the fish to expect. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. With the surface at 74°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- GoodLargemouth bass
Active early and late. Head to shade, docks and grass in midday.
- GoodBluegill and sunfish
Active around docks and weeds.
- FairCrappie
Scattered after the spawn. Try docks and brush at mid depth.
- GoodCatfish
Active. Evenings and nights are best.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Upper arm
The lake narrows toward the incoming river or creek; moving water carries food.
- 2
- 3
- 4
3 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.
Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.
Water temperature
At the surface, seen .
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:42 am · sunset 5:31 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Blue Cypress Lake
- Fellsmereabout 8.1 mi east
- Roselandabout 16 mi northeast
- West Vero Corridorabout 16 mi east
- Grant-Valkariaabout 17 mi northeast
- Palm Baynearest city, about 21 mi northeast
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Questions about Blue Cypress Lake
What fish are in Blue Cypress Lake?
Lakes like Blue Cypress Lake usually hold largemouth bass, bluegill and sunfish, crappie and catfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Blue Cypress Lake?
We have no published depth for this lake. The 3-D view gives an estimated shape of the bed: where the deep basin and the drop-offs are. Not for navigation.
How big is Blue Cypress Lake?
6,500 acres, with about 12.5 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Blue Cypress Lake?
Fellsmere is about 8.1 miles east; Roseland is about 16 miles northeast.
What is the water temperature at Blue Cypress Lake today?
The surface was about 74°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Blue Cypress Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
