Headwaters Lake (Fellsmere Reservoir)
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Headwaters Lake (Fellsmere Reservoir) Fishing Reports
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Largemouth BassTechniqueFrogs/ToadsSeasonSummerStructureMatted GrassThe top water frog bite with the worm fishing mixed in has been fire lately. Target hydrilla wall edges next to deep water near the man made pits as the day progresses. The frog bite has been pretty good around the Lilly pad fields on the east side of the S canal.
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueTexas Rigs (Worming)SeasonSummerStructureMatted Grass
Captain, Steve here. The Croc O Gator Swamp swimmer worm continues to produce size and numbers of Bass Here on headwaters. Fission of 1/16 ounce Texas Rig has been the key to a lot of bites. Fishing moving beats early as well as top water has also been producing some good fish. The south part of the lake has been showing out lately with these presentations fishing the edge of the Hydrilla Early and then moving to the edges of the Hydrilla mats as the day progresses. Contact me at fl bigbassadventures.com to book a guided Bass fishing trip on one of the top lakes in the nation.
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueTexas Rigs (Worming)SeasonSummerStructureSubmerged Vegetation
Captain Steve here from Fl Big Bass Adventures. Fishing the drops on the edges of the man made deeper water pits was key today. We would cast into 3-4 foot and drag the croc o gator worms through the grass to the break where the fish were staging. Summer pattern mostly right now and the fish are in bunches. Catch one and slow waaaaay down and pick the area apart. Texas rigged with a 3/16 oz epic baits tungsten was the set up. Tight lines.
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueTexas Rigs (Worming)SeasonSummerStructureMatted Grass
Capt Steve here with Fl Big Bass Adventures in Fellsmere Florida. The croc o gator worms are producing numbers and size. Fishing it with 1/16 oz pegged on a Texas rig near isolated hydrilla beds and where the ditches or canals meet reed heads. Pitching it on the edges seems to working after the morning bite slows.
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueTexas Rigs (Worming)SeasonSummerStructureMatted Grass
The fish are bunching up and we are locating numerous pods of fish more frequently. Early morning I’ve been starting bout with a jack hammer Chatterbait in Brett’s bluegill color and then moving to the 7.25 Croc o Gator COG worm in plum and June bug. These worms are the best straight tail worm I’ve used for these conditions. Fishing matted grass bed near cabals or ditches is key.
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SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueBobbersSeasonSpring (Post-Spawn)StructureSubmerged VegetationNote: Fellsmere Reservoir is catch-and-release. There is a nice boat launch and outdoor toilets, but no other amenities. May 3, 2022, fished with wild shiners. Caught 43 bass, largest was 6 pounds, 5 ounces - shown first. Fished from 7 am - Noon.
SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueSwim JigsSeasonSpring (Post-Spawn)StructureLily PadsCapt Steve here, bluegill color swim jig was key today around Lilly pads. Half ounce swim jig paired with a gambler little easy. Isolated pads in the southeast part of the lake were key.
- SpeciesLargemouth BassTechniqueTexas Rigs (Worming)SeasonSpring (Post-Spawn)StructureReeds
Capt Steve here from FLbigbassadventures.com. Clients caught numerous fish from 2-7 lbs today on headwaters fellsmere on shiners as well as the croc o gator swamp swimmer plastic worm. We were fishing reed lines adjacent to deeper water that had a hydrilla line. Fishing the worm on a 3/8 oz pegged with a standard 4/0 worming hook. The fish are schooling back up after the spawn on grass lines near deeper water mainly in the canals and man made pits.
