Farm 13/Stick Marsh Fishing
Brevard County, FWC North Central region, 6,500 acres.
- 2ramps
- 171TrophyCatch bass
- 6,500acres
Photo, nearby stand in for Farm 13/Stick Marsh: Michael Seeley, CC BY 2.0
About fishing on Farm 13/Stick Marsh
Farm 13/Stick Marsh is a Brevard County water in FWC’s North Central region. By the FWC count it covers 6,500 acres.
TrophyCatch lists 171 Florida bass over 8 pounds from Farm 13/Stick Marsh. Florida bass, bluegill, redear sunfish, channel catfish and black crappie are the fish FWC lists at Farm 13/Stick Marsh. FWC records 2 public ramps for Farm 13/Stick Marsh, with 2 free to use.
The biologists on Farm 13/Stick Marsh
FWC on structure in Farm 13/Stick Marsh
“This water body is noted for its excellent bass fishing due to the special no harvest regulation on largemouth bass.”
“No gas, food or bait available on site.”
“Closest towns/cities are Melbourne, Palm Bay, Vero Beach, Sebastian and Fellsmere.”
“Water depths range from 4 to 8 feet.”
“Popular sportfish include largemouth bass, bluegill, redear sunfish, black crappie and several catfish species.”
“The St. Johns Water Management Area (SJWMA), known to most anglers as the Farm 13/Stick Marsh, is a 6,500-acre impoundment located along the east coast of central Florida in northwest Indian River County.”
“The SJWMA is one of the top 10 trophy bass spots in the state.”
Quoted from the FWC site page: FWC page 1. Checked October 2026.
The FWC outlook for Farm 13/Stick Marsh
“Fair numbers of black crappie can be found in the submerged ditches during this quarter.”
“Bass should go into their pre-spawning during December and can be targeted in shallow water near shorelines and submerged humps.”
“Anglers are reminded that Stick Marsh/Farm13 is catch-and-release for largemouth bass.”
“Cattails have also grown-in in some-parts of the lake such as the north flow-way, known as the back lot.”
Quoted from the FWC fishing forecast: FWC page 1. Checked October 2026.
Boat ramps on Farm 13/Stick Marsh
- Fellsmere Grade Recreation Area (St. Johns Stick Marsh) Airboat Ramp1 lane ramp, free, 39 trailer spaces, composting toilet
- Fellsmere Grade Recreation Area (St. Johns Stick Marsh) Motorboat Ramp2 lane ramp, free, 39 trailer spaces, composting toilet
Source: FWC Boat Ramp Inventory, October 2026.
Fish of Farm 13/Stick Marsh
TrophyCatch bass from Farm 13/Stick Marsh
TrophyCatch counts as shown on the FWC page (Farm 13/Stick Marsh). Only bass 8 pounds and up, released alive, are counted.
What you can keep from Farm 13/Stick Marsh
On St. Johns River Water Management Area (Farm 13, including the Stick Marsh), Indian River and Brevard counties, FWC adds these rules:
- Black bass must be released immediately
| Species | Statewide daily bag | Length rule |
|---|---|---|
| Florida bass | 5 | only one 16 in or longer |
| Black crappie | 25 | none statewide |
| Bluegill and other panfish | 50 combined | none statewide |
FWC freshwater regulations, 2026-27 season, checked October 2026. All Florida limits and license prices.
Tournaments on Farm 13/Stick Marsh
Bass tournament dates and results for Farm 13/Stick Marsh are on its tournament page.
Sizing up Farm 13/Stick Marsh against nearby lakes
| Lake | Distance | Acres (FWC) | Public ramps | TrophyCatch bass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farm 13/Stick Marsh | 6,500 | 2 | 171 | |
| Fellsmere Reservoir | under a mile east | 10,000 | 4 | 590 |
| Kenansville Lake | 6 miles west | 2,500 | 1 | 236 |
| Blue Cypress Lake | 7 miles south | 5,500 | 2 | 12 |
| Lake Garcia | 12 miles south | 3,149 | 3 | 51 |
| Lake Hell 'n' Blazes | 14 miles north | 0 |
In the area of Farm 13/Stick Marsh
Other lakes close to Farm 13/Stick Marsh
- Fellsmere Reservoirunder a mile east
- Kenansville Lake6 miles west
- Blue Cypress Lake7 miles south
- Lake Garcia12 miles south
- Lake Hell 'n' Blazes14 miles north
Bait stops around Farm 13/Stick Marsh
- Stick Marsh Bait & Tackle Shopbait and tackle, Fellsmere, 8 miles
- Sportsmen's Specialtiesbait and tackle, Fellsmere, 9 miles
- Sebastian River Marina & Boatyardmarina, Sebastian, 13 miles
- Bucktail Bait & Tacklebait and tackle, Grant, 13 miles
- Treasure Coast Marina, 5185 S US Highway 1marina, Grant, 13 miles
- Sebastian Inlet Marinamarina, Micco, 13 miles
Lake guides near Farm 13/Stick Marsh
- Fin & Fly Fishing Chartersfly, Cocoa Beach, (321) 652-5903
Places to stay near Farm 13/Stick Marsh
- Palm Bay10 miles
- Sebastian14 miles
- Melbourne20 miles
Counties around Farm 13/Stick Marsh
- Brevard Countyseat: Titusville
Before you fish Farm 13/Stick Marsh
Where is Farm 13/Stick Marsh located?
In Brevard County.
How big is Farm 13/Stick Marsh?
The FWC figure is 6,500 acres.
Can I put a boat in at Farm 13/Stick Marsh?
There are 2 ramps on record.
What bites in Farm 13/Stick Marsh?
Florida bass, bluegill, redear sunfish, channel catfish and black crappie, according to FWC.
Has Farm 13/Stick Marsh produced bass over 8 pounds?
TrophyCatch has 171 bass from Farm 13/Stick Marsh, each 8 pounds or more.
Does Farm 13/Stick Marsh have its own limits?
Yes. Black bass must be released immediately.
Do I need a license to fish Farm 13/Stick Marsh?
Anglers 16 and up need a freshwater license ($17 a year for residents) unless exempt.
Are fish released into Farm 13/Stick Marsh?
No FWC stockings are listed for Farm 13/Stick Marsh in 2021-22 to 2023-24.
Is there a gauge on Farm 13/Stick Marsh?
Farm 13/Stick Marsh has no public real-time gauge.
Load up for Farm 13/Stick Marsh
Every Florida limit is on the license page.