Clam Bayou is a 170-acre estuary between Gulfport, Florida, St. Petersburg, Florida, and Boca Ciega Bay. The neighborhood around the estuary is also known as Clam Bayou. The area is popular with kayakers.A kayak tour of Clam Bayou Gulfport Patch It is also home to the 10-acre Clam Bayou Nature Park that includes a canoe and kayak launch point.Clam Bayou Nature Park Gulfport Patch
Trash, sediments, and pollution have become a problem as the surrounding areas were developed. Approximately 127 acres of Clam Bayou are publicly owned and a restoration project in 2010-2011 sought to improve water quality outflows to Boca Ciega Bay.Clam Bayou Southwest Florida Water Management District
Clam Bayou Nature preserve is located at 34th Ave. S. & 40th St. S. in St. Petersburg, or south of 29th Avenue South on Miriam Street in Gulfport.Clam Bayou Nature Preserve St. Petersburg Parks & Recreation It includes habitat for fiddler crabs, clams, wading birds, dolphins, and manatees. Observation decks provide a view over the brackish water estuary and there are trails.Clam Bayou Nature Preserve Visit St. Pete/Clearwater
Nearby, the city of Gulfport operates a full-service marina.Gulfport Municipal Marina page on city website
References
External links Clam Bayou Nature Preserve - St. Petersburg Parks & Recreation