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Fellsmere Grade Recreation Area - Headwaters Lake Kayak Access

Headwaters Lake · Fellsmere, Indian River County

Fellsmere Grade Recreation Area - Headwaters Lake Kayak Access is a free dirt kayak and canoe launch on Headwaters Lake in Fellsmere, Florida. It is managed by Saint Johns River Water Management District.

Launch
Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
Surface
Dirt
Fee
Free
Parking surface
Paved, Asphalt or Concrete
Restroom
Composting Toilet (accessible)
Accessibility
No Accommodations for Accessibility
Dock
No
Hours
One Hour Before Sunrise to One Hour After Sunset
Water
Fresh
Nearest town
8 mi from Fellsmere

Managed by Saint Johns River Water Management District · Website

Address: 18625 Fellsmere Grade Road FELLSMERE 32948

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Fish in Headwaters Lake

Florida state records for these fish
FishRecordYearCaught in
Largemouth Bass17 lb 4 oz1986
Florida Gar9 lb 7 oz2001Lake Lawne
Bluegill2 lb 15 oz1989Crystal Lake

From official Florida record lists: source

Species recorded here since 1990 (GBIF). Check state regulations for seasons and limits.

Before you launch in Florida

Florida boating laws: education, age limits and life jackets

Links go to official Florida agency pages.

All 2 ramps on Headwaters Lake · All ramps in Indian River County

New to launching? Read how to launch a kayak.

Nearby boat ramps

Page updated Oct 27, 2026. Ramp details from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.