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Stick Marsh & Farm 13
Capt. George Welcome
January 28, 2005
Stick Marsh-Farm 13 - Freshwater Fishing Report
Whenever you get into bass fishing circles the conversation always swings
around to the topic of big bass. In conjunction the question always comes up as
to where one might be able to go and have a really good chance at catching a
truly big bass. Without exception Florida is at the top of the list of areas,
and the top listed lake in that state that is known for truly big bass is
without a doubt Stick Marsh/Farm 13.
Adjacent to the Stick Marsh/Farm13 are three "sister" lakes and various
canals. South of the Marsh is Ansin/Garcia, a lake with its own reputation for
good fishing and an excellent amount of above water cover to help protect you on
those windy days. Ansin/Garcia is located off of route 512 just 1.5 miles north
of route 60. Southwest of the Marsh is Blue Cypress well known for its excellent
crappie fishing and scenic beauty. Blue Cypress is the only natural lake of the
group and access is off of Blue Cypress road, which runs north off of route 60,
just 3 miles east of Yee Haw Junction. West of the Stick Marsh is Kenansville
Lake. Access to Kenansville is a bit of a trek so it is the least fished of the
Blue Cypress Water Management Area. Access to Kenansville is by way of 12.5
miles of dust, bumps, and ruts known as Kenansville road. There is also access
from Blue Cypress Lake, via the M-canal and a transition canal, which is a
30-minute + boat ride.
The combination of lakes and the variety of fishing available make for
without a doubt the finest and most scenic fishing available anywhere in this
great land of ours. Although the Stick Marsh is the place to be 9 out of 10
days, there are times when the wind makes fishing it a bit difficult, remember
that there are other options close by.
Both the just short of 12-pound hog pictured on the scale above, and the
7-pound lady above are just samples of the possibilities of big fish to be had
from this area.
When fishing here you always need to be ready because any cast can be the big
one. Not every day will bring her out but your chances just don't get any better
no matter how far you travel. We are coming into those magic months where there
will be one or more caught on the Marsh every day. February, March, April, and
May are big bass months in the south and you can be in on the best the south has
to offer. Whether booking a trip, or just coming for a few days of fun in the
sun give us a call and we will be glad to help in whatever way we can.
See you on the water.
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