Stick Marsh/Farm 13 Florida

[George_Welcome]

The season has arrived and the results that some people are having on the Marsh/Farm is quite dynamic. A witnessed report from two anglers: 90+ bass to the boat including several 5-7 pound fish. I fished relatively near these guys and in an hour and a half boated 15-20.

Last year at this time we were spending a fair amount of time on Blue Cypress. Water levels were still good there but were receding. When we weren't there, we had limited time on the Marsh due to winds and was spending a lot of time on Ansin/Garcia because of the afforded wind protection that lake offered. In addition the water levels were dropping quickly which made working the staging bass, (south end of the Farm) difficult to work anytime the wind blew due to the heavy wood found there. This year the scenario is completely different. Water levels are at or above previous seasonal levels which will allow us to work the south end using wind socks this year. For any that have fished this area previously in late fall to early winter you know how exciting this fishing can be. In addition there is always a strong possibility of moving water as the continuing rains flood the marshes to the south which can only move north through the Stick Marsh.

Stick Marsh/Farm 13 is part of the Blue Cypress Conservation Area, and one of 5 areas that make up the head waters to the St Johns River. As you know, the St Johns runs north. All or most of the Ft Drum marshes, and the three areas of Ansin/Garcia have to flow through the Stick Marsh, and with the continuing rains that we are experiencing this means a fairly reliable and constant flow. To add to this northward flow is water from a private reservoir that is just south of us. Anyone that has fished the current on the Marsh/Farm knows that these current flows means a phenomenal number of fish caught in a day, and size to go with the numbers.


Typical of October's fish when current is running.


Some of the scenes that we encounter on the Marsh/Farm are quite spectacular. This exceptional shot of a double rainbow was captured a couple of days ago by Don Wills, (AKA Don the Worlds Worst Fishermen).

So far this month we have seen in excess of 4" of water in this area. It seems however that much of the rain stops before reaching the inner areas of the state so inland lakes are not coming up as we have. Okeechobee is reporting 10 feet (above sea level) which still leaves them down by as much as 5 feet. Hopefully some rain will reach them a bring their levels up.


There is nothing like spending a family day doing anything, however there is a magic to doing it fishing. The Fletcher family found it to be so and I am sure you will also. Bookings are coming in a bit faster this year for this season. To ensure you get dates of your choice get on the phone and give me a call. We will fish shiners or artificial bait, but artificial is preferred. If needed we supply rods and reels. (Shimano) We do not supply bait or terminal tackle but will give you a list of what is working just prior to your days. The boat is 20' and ready to carry you to what in most cases is a trip of a lifetime.

See you on the water - say hi if you get the chance.

[Super Fluke]

Those are some nice fish

[George_Welcome]

Originally Posted by Super Fluke

Those are some nice fish

I have some fantastic fishermen from Oregon that fish somewhat regularly here. If your ever this way give us a shout.