Farm 13/Stick Marsh, is a 6,500-acre impoundment located along the east coast of central Florida in northwest Indian River County. Water depths range from 4 to 8 feet. Boaters unfamiliar with the lake are advised to navigate to fishing locations with extreme caution due to the number of man-made and natural hazards present. Facilities include a double lane concrete boat ramp, air boat launch site, restroom and paved parking lot. Towns close by ar e Melbourne, Palm Bay, Vero Beach, Sebastian and Fellsmere. Popular fish include largemouth bass, bluegill, redear sunfish, black crappie and several catfish species. This lake is noted for its excellent bass fishing due to catch and release on largemouth bass. This lake is one of the top 10 trophy bass spots in the state.
Stick marsh/Farm 13
Lake Information
Fishermen lucky enough to find moving water will in the stick marsh have the most success. Water flow in the lake can be attributed to water control structures, pump stations, or wind. Anglers can expect to find heavy feeding activity around the inflows and outflows. Anglers must realize that weather conditions, including tropical storms and hurricanes during September and October. Anglers will have to continue to depend upon onboard electronics to define the physical structure and depth in order to pattern fish because the hydrilla that was destroyed by the hurricanes in 2004 has not yet recovered. Water temperature and clarity of the water will dictate lure selection. During the winter and spring months, golden shiners are the live bait of choice by those seeking trophy bass. For those who prefer artificial lures, plastic worms rigged Texas or Carolina style is hard to beat. Almost any type of artificial lures will work , some are just more promont on this lake. Fishermen are reminded that all largemouth bass caught must be released immediately.
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