Headwaters Lake Fellsmere

Headwaters Lake Fellsmere: Fellsmere Reservoir Information

Headwaters Lake Fellsmere is a website dedicated to sharing practical information about Headwaters Lake, a 10,000-acre manmade lake located in Indian River County, Florida, next to Stick Marsh/Farm 13. The reservoir is also known as Fellsmere Reservoir and Lake Egan. The page presents itself as a resource for anglers interested in this environment, with maps, catch reports, and videos.

Lake Features and Management

The water level is managed by the St. John's River Water Management District (SJRWMD). Before flooding, the FWC and SJRWMD carried out habitat enhancement work and numerous underwater structures were created to benefit bass fishing. Small ponds and pits with bass and other sport fish already existed on the property. After flooding, nearly 1,000,000 Florida bass were stocked, along with bluegill, redear sunfish, and crappie.

The bass population has thrived in a vegetation-rich environment. The lake has thousands of acres of submerged vegetation, mainly hydrilla, and thousands of acres of emergent vegetation, such as cattails and spatterdock pads. There is also flooded timber in small amounts. The average depth is approximately 6 feet, with some areas deeper than 30 feet.

Fishing: Catches and Techniques

According to the information published, on a good day anglers can catch more than 40 bass at Fellsmere, with the chance of fish over 8 pounds. The average size of bass ranges from 1.5 to 3 pounds. Due to the abundance of vegetation, the most productive lures are topwater lures and weedless soft plastic jerkbaits or stickbaits.

Access and Amenities Nearby

The lake is located off Fellsmere Grade Road, less than 10 miles west of Fellsmere, Florida, near I-95. Parking for around 44 trailers and restroom facilities are currently available. The information about the lake comes from the FWC website.

Recommended Guides and Activities

The site includes a section of recommended guides. Among them is Living Waters Kayaking Adventures, which offers premium pedal kayaks, with all fishing gear included, in half-day and full-day options, for up to four people.

Educational Content and Reports

The website publishes educational articles about bass fishing, such as choosing a reel, selecting bait, types of equipment, or personal fishing experiences. It also offers catch reports and videos of the lake, including live updates on canal blockages. The reports are filmed on Wednesdays at Fellsmere Outdoor Adventures Bait and Tackle Shop.

Site Sections

The site organizes its content into sections such as the home page, fishing reports, reservoir map, boat ramp, directions, places to eat and stay near Headwaters Lake, bait and tackle shop, and a contact form for questions, advertising, or any other reason.