Headwaters Lake & Fellsmere Reservoir
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Headwaters Lake & Fellsmere Reservoir

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4.9 / 5
(33 reviews)
Map of Fellsmere, FL, United States
Fellsmere Grade Rd
Fellsmere, FL, United States
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Exclusive Fellsmere Charters gives you the best chance at your giant trophy bass of a lifetime! Since the beginning, the original guide service has operated fishing trips on Headwaters Lake, also known as Fellsmere Reservoir. Don’t take the chance; we offer the best trips because of our experience and knowledge of the fishery.

There’s enough room on the boats for up to 4 anglers to go fishing. The boats you’ll be fishing from are 20’. It has everything you’ll need for catching fish at the lake or shallow waters.

We specialize in bass fishing with artificial lures but are happy to use live bait if you prefer. The headwaters of Fellsmere are in the 4 to 8-foot range and are one of the best places with 10 to 20 feet of water. Let the captain know which techniques you’d like to master, and he’ll adjust everything.

It’s one of the top 5 trophy Bass locations worldwide, making it worth a trip. Since you are the focus for the day, all trips are private. There’s no one else on the boat, and you can choose between a morning or an afternoon adventure.

This is a premier guide service, and the captain provides quality equipment and bottled water. We welcome vets, handicapped anglers, ladies, couples, and especially kids.

Fellsmere Lake Charters looks forward to fishing with you!

  • You Keep Catch
  • Drinks
  • Child Friendly
  • Rods, reels & tackle

Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip (AM)
    In demand! Last booked: 2 days ago
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $350
    An early wake-up call will reward you with plenty of action on the Fellsmere Reservoir. The Largemouth Bass and Crappie love to get up and moving at dawn so you have a great chance to bag yourself a few big fish all before lunch.
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 2:00 PM
    US $350
    This is a great chance to immerse yourself in the world of fishing. Bring your kids along or a buddy that's been curious about getting started on the sport. Captain Bill is always on hand to provide some tips and pointers to get you into the swing of things.
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $450
    You can bag yourself a few extra beauties with a couple more hours on the water. Fellsmere has enough fish to go around so you're sure to not get bored on this trip. All your fishing equipment is included in the price.
  • Private trip
    8 Hour Trip
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $550
    Join for the day of fishing, maximize your effort with the most opportunity. With the most success of catching numbers and quality of fish, this is the perfect day of fishing. This place is huge, so there are spots to fish for days without fishing the same stuff.
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FAQs about Headwaters Lake & Fellsmere Reservoir

Headwaters Lake & Fellsmere Reservoir offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $350 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - 4 Hour Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $350 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - 4 Hour Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $450 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - 6 Hour Trip (6 hours)
  • US $550 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - 8 Hour Trip (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Headwaters Lake & Fellsmere Reservoir, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Wireless Trolling Motor
Trips booked with Headwaters Lake & Fellsmere Reservoir include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
  • Drinks
Headwaters Lake & Fellsmere Reservoir offers the following types of fishing:
  • Lake Fishing
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Flats Fishing
  • Backcountry Fishing
Headwaters Lake & Fellsmere Reservoir offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Popping
  • Fly Fishing
Top targeted fish species with Headwaters Lake & Fellsmere Reservoir include:
  • Bass (Largemouth)
  • Crappie

Meet the Captain

Bill Goudy Jr.
Fellsmere, Florida, United States
2 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
96 Customer reviews
Response time 1 hour
Member since March 2020
Hello, I am Captain Bill and a licensed master captain. Originally born in Iowa and raised on the Mississippi River. I've been fishing ever since I was a little kid. I caught the Bass fishing bug early in life. When I was younger, I found an old Johnson spoon in my father’s tackle box, tied it on, and caught a Bass. Instantly hooked on fishing, my pursuit of a career in it was inevitable. Living on the river where his family owned a campground and bait shop, he has been putting people on fish for years. He has been married for 21 years and is a father of 4 and grandfather of 1. He heard about Headwaters Lake being open, so he moved to Florida to pursue his dream of being the first full-time fishing guide on Headwaters and now has a team of guides that work with him.  Captain Bill and the team will help get you experience Headwaters and Stick Marsh like no other, producing beautiful trophy Largemouth Bass all day long. Also, enjoy fishing Winter Haven Chain of Lakes and the surrounding Central Florida Bass fisheries are his kingdom! Don't look any further, choose the sure thing by clicking the book now button now. Let's go catch some trophies that the others only talk about!

About this listing

Targeted species

Bass (Largemouth) Largemouth Bass
Crappie Crappie

Boat specs

Ranger (Bass boat) originally built in 2003, and restored in 2018. Powered by a 175HP Yamaha engine.

Length
19 ft
Capacity
4 persons

Types of fishing

Lake Fishing
Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Flats Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Trolling
Spinning
Popping
Fly Fishing

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Wireless Trolling Motor

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
Drinks

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 1 day prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 1 day before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.

Listing policies

Pickup agreed upon reservation
Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.
Child Friendly
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed
Disabled Accessible
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Payment

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% deposit to guarantee your reservation.

The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:

Cash
Visa
Mastercard
American Express

Recent fishing reports

Fish of a Life Time!
Fish of a Life Time!
April 11, 2024
Set against the backdrop of the stunning Headwaters Lake, two avid anglers embarked on a thrilling 6-hour adventure with Captain Bill at the helm. They began their journey exploring the pristine waters near the cypress trees lining the eastern shore. Armed with topwater frogs and spinnerbaits, they cast their lines into the shallow waters, enticing explosive strikes from aggressive bass hiding in the shadows. Captain Bill guided them to the submerged brush piles scattered across the lake. Here, they switched to Texas-rigged plastic worms and swimbaits, carefully working the structure to coax out the lunker bass lurking below. Their persistence paid off when one angler hooked into a monstrous bass weighing an astonishing 10.2 pounds! The adrenaline-fueled battle had them on the edge of their seats as they fought to land the trophy fish. Not content to rest on their laurels, they continued their journey, exploring the open water near the dam. Here, they found schools of hungry bass feeding on baitfish. Using crankbaits and jerkbaits, they added several more quality fish to their tally, including several in the 5-8 pound range. As the morning drew to a close, the anglers reluctantly bid farewell to Headwaters Lake, their hearts still racing from the adrenaline-pumping battles and their minds filled with memories of trophy bass. With plans already in place for their next adventure, they knew that Headwaters Lake would forever hold a special place in their angling journey.
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 33 reviews
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Excellent
4.9 / 5
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4.9 / 5
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Excellent
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Appropriate for children
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Tom M.
Vero Beach, FL
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Absolutely Excellent Bass Fishing Day with Captain Bill Goudy Jr.

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip on September 7, 2023
Wanted a father and son bass fishing experience at Headwaters Lake & Fellsmere Reservoir which we both could remember. I asked...
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Great Experience!

NEW  6 Hour Trip on April 9, 2024
Can’t say enough about Bill and his team, they are on the ball from the time we booked. The experience was a 10star...
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Karen G.
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Captain Paul

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (PM) on March 2, 2024
We all had a great time..Captain Paul is awesome!  Especially recommend with children, had our 14 year old grandson with...
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George H.
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Awesome Headwaters Lake Trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) on February 6, 2024
Captain Bill was awesome. He put us on fish all morning. We ended up with over 25 fish . This was my friend Mike’s first...
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Nice size bass and big bowfin

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip (AM) on April 2, 2024
We caught a bunch of nice bass and a few big bowfin
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