Reservoir

Kenansville Lake

Indian River County, Florida

Kenansville Lake (formerly Blue Cypress Reservoir) is a shallow 2,500-acre impoundment in Indian River County, averaging about 3 feet deep.

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Surface area2,500 acres

Max depth—

Shoreline—

Boat motorsCheck local rules

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Largemouth Bass●●●○○

catch-and-release only

Crappie●●●○○

black crappie

Bluegill●●○○○

Redear Sunfish●●○○○

Channel Catfish●○○○○

Boat launches

1 launch site from the Florida FWC public boat ramp inventory (checked October 2026). Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.

Kenansville LakeFree
Saint Johns River Water Management District · 1 lane · 6 trailer spaces · Fellsmere Road, KenansvilleDirections ↗

Size & creel limits

Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Kenansville Lake are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ↗

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

Bait & tackle nearby

Bait and tackle shops closest to the lake. Call ahead for hours and what live bait is in stock.

Fellsmere Fishing HQNearby
36 N Myrtle St, Fellsmere · 772-571-6491 · Live bait advertised: wild and domestic shiners, minnows, worms and wigglersDirections ↗
Stick Marsh Bait & TackleNearby
9 S Mulberry St, Fellsmere · 772-571-9855Directions ↗

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Local tips

Largemouth bass must be released immediately.
Submerged fence posts throughout the lake; navigate carefully.

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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.