Fellsmere Reservoir (Headwaters Lake)

Indian River County, Florida

Fellsmere Reservoir is a 10,000-acre manmade lake in Indian River County with an average depth of about 6 feet and some areas deeper than 30 feet. FWC requires all black bass to be released immediately.

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Surface area10,000 acres

Max depth—

Shoreline—

Boat motorsCheck local rules

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Largemouth Bass●●●○○

Catch and release only; stocked

Bluegill●●○○○

Stocked

Redear Sunfish●●○○○

Stocked

Crappie●●○○○

Black crappie, stocked

Boat launches

4 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.

Fellsmere (Headwaters Lake) rampPublic
Off Fellsmere Grade Road; parking for about 44 trailers, restrooms, no lights; open 1 hr before sunrise to 1 hr after sunsetDirections ↗
Stick Marsh/Farm 13 rampPublic
About 2 miles away with additional parkingDirections ↗
Northwest kayak launchPublic
Primitive launch; park at Stick Marsh lotDirections ↗
More public accessPublic
See the state agency or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗

Size & creel limits

Special rules for this lake, confirmed from official state regulations. Minimum size and daily limit.

Species	Min size	Daily limit
Black bass	release immediately (this reservoir)	0
Bluegill/redear and other panfish	none listed	50 combined
Crappie (speckled perch)	none listed	25

Other species in this lake: look up the limits at Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ↗

Verified October 2026. Rules change, so confirm current limits with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission before you fish.

Bait & tackle nearby

No shops listed yet for this lake. Use the search link below.

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Local tips

All black bass must be released immediately
Circle hooks required with natural bait longer than 3 inches
No airboats; 25 mph speed limit unless posted

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