STICK MARSH

Stick Marsh Bass Fishing

Nestled in the heart of Florida’s famed Space Coast, Stick Marsh (also known as Farm 13 / Stick Marsh) has earned a reputation as one of the most prolific trophy bass fisheries in the entire southeastern United States. Long before the rise of Headwaters Lake, Stick Marsh was already turning heads with its explosive topwater bites, massive bass, and virtually unmatched fishing pressure-to-success ratio.

For decades, seasoned anglers and fishing guides have flocked to this 6,500-acre impoundment, drawn by stories—and proof—of 10+ pound largemouth bass caught on frogs, flukes, and spinnerbaits. If you’re searching for a place where your next cast might land you in the record books, look no further than Stick Marsh fishing.

STICK MARSH – FARM 13

Originally flooded in 1987 by the St. Johns River Water Management District, Stick Marsh was created as part of a stormwater retention and habitat enhancement project. Over time, it evolved into one of Florida’s most fertile fishing grounds. The combination of nutrient-rich water, expansive hydrilla beds, submerged timber, and irregular bottom contour has helped produce generations of healthy, heavyweight bass.

Anglers love Stick Marsh for its shallow profile—most of the lake is under 10 feet deep—which keeps fish accessible and actively feeding throughout the year.

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More About Stick Marsh Bass Fishing

Stick Marsh by most standards is where you have the chance at the biggest bass of your lifetime. While fishing is fantastic on Stick Marsh, we hope you enjoy casting your eyes around at the wildlife and other great sites while visiting.

For more than 2 decades our Stick Marsh guides has been touring anglers on the waters of Stick Marsh off the Treasure Coast of Florida. Fellsmere the closest town in Central Florida near Stick Marsh, Lake Garcia and Lake Blue Cypress for huge Florida strain largemouth bass.

Stick Marsh History

In the rural Southeast of Florida called the Treasure Coast lies the nation’s most abundant natural fishery called Stick Marsh & Farm 13.

Stick Marsh opened to the public in 1991, and began as an effort by the St. Johns River Water Management District to filter the farmland runoff before it entered the St. Johns River. Much to the surprise of everyone involved, a miracle took place.

The impoundment, which was once a vegetable farm and adjacent swampland, became a haven like no other for wildlife of many species, including trophy size largemouth bass. Wild orange trees, palm trees, bushes, and shrubs formed unique new structures and food sources for the bass that migrated in from the St. Johns River.

These coincidental events caused the highest growth rate in largemouth bass ever recorded in Florida: a whopping 2.5 pounds per year!

Astonished marine biologists opened the impoundment to public fishing only to find 10, 12, and 14 pound bass being caught by equally astonished fishermen on a daily basis. Today, fishermen and wildlife aficionados from all over the country flock to Stick Marsh & Farm 13 year round to enjoy the natural wildlife and “the world’s best bass fishing” headed up by Stick Marsh Guide Service.

With the help of a good fishing guide, even beginners have been known to reel in monster trophy bass weighing over 10 and 12 pounds. The key is knowing where to find these elusive lunkers in the maze of underwater structure. Contact us for additional information on a Stick Marsh Fishing Trip, for more history on the fishing of Stick Marsh click here or visit MYFWC !