Fellsmere Grade Recreation Area

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  • Опубліковано 24 тра 2017
  • The Fellsmere Grade Recreation Area is a part of the head waters of the St. John's River. It was make to help restore the river's functions while providing flood protection down stream. This water management area was made by restoring farmlands back to marshland, nearly eliminating fresh water discharges into the Indian River Lagoon from the C-54 canal. This 10,000 acre wetland has given back lost habitat to wildlife, waterfowl and the fishery. this is one of the largest wetland restoration projects in history.
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  • @robbiehampton6450
    @robbiehampton6450 6 років тому +1

    Pete your killing me, now I have to find a way to tow my kayak behind my bike to get to the south end!!! That spot looks AWESOME! I been eyeing up this place for some time now, it's a 3 mile paddle just to get to the first pump station, guess i have to convert the kiddie trailer to a kayak trailer now.
    Another GREAT video!!!!

  • @FatMattOutdoors
    @FatMattOutdoors 7 років тому +2

    I just fished that area a few weeks ago, in my Kayak. We didn't make the paddle all the way to the south end where the enhanced area is. It is a long haul. We made it about 4 miles in. No shortage of fish but as expected they were 12 to 14 inch fish. Wish that access to the south was easier. With out trekking with a trailer attached to bike, or kayak wheels. It will be interesting to see what develops over the years. It is a pretty good fishery already.

    • @palmbeachpete
      @palmbeachpete  7 років тому

      I need to get back out there. Thanks for the report.

  • @daviddelamadrid4372
    @daviddelamadrid4372 7 років тому +1

    Great to see this Pete. I hope to be fishing up there very soon. Thanks for the video.

  • @CaptainShane
    @CaptainShane 5 років тому +1

    Pete I thank you for the videos. I learned a lot about the Fellsmere area. Can’t wait to put a boat in there. Subscribed to ya👊🏻

    • @palmbeachpete
      @palmbeachpete  5 років тому

      It looks to be a year out before a boat ramp is in. It will be great.

  • @rollinkarg
    @rollinkarg 6 років тому

    Great video as always. I've been reading your posts on Florida Sportsman for years. I saw Old Lady Anglers video a few days ago and fished this area yesterday and it was awesome. I'm going back tomorrow, but next year I'm bringing a bike and some way to pull my yak

  • @Raider243270
    @Raider243270 7 років тому +1

    You will be seeing me out there alot Pete! Can't wait for that boat ramp.Nice video

    • @palmbeachpete
      @palmbeachpete  7 років тому

      I can't wait. I will be working on a way to get my board out there.

    • @Raider243270
      @Raider243270 7 років тому +1

      be careful Big Ol Gators in there!!

  • @OldLadyAngler
    @OldLadyAngler 6 років тому +1

    Awesome video! I can't wait to get my kayak down there!! Soon.

    • @palmbeachpete
      @palmbeachpete  6 років тому

      You will like it.

    • @OldLadyAngler
      @OldLadyAngler 6 років тому +1

      Have you been back there since you made this video?

    • @palmbeachpete
      @palmbeachpete  6 років тому +1

      Yes, the water is a little higher than when I made the video.

  • @wscogin7974
    @wscogin7974 5 років тому +1

    A really great video very informative video thank you for the education on the best methods down there at felsmere water area.

    • @palmbeachpete
      @palmbeachpete  5 років тому +1

      Thanks, I need to get back out there.

  • @DavidWaltman
    @DavidWaltman 7 років тому +1

    Sounds very similar to whats going on with Okeechobee right now. Looks like the CFCW (captains for clean water) organization is making an impact. Hopefully the same restoration will happen down there as well. I think even great fishing videos like yours can spread awareness to how important the health of our waters are. Keep em' coming!

    • @palmbeachpete
      @palmbeachpete  7 років тому +1

      Thanks David, love to see something even bigger down south. It would be great for everyone and everything.

  • @anthonyjohnson9191
    @anthonyjohnson9191 7 років тому +1

    I would love for you to make a video of the next time you go. I live a couple hours from there and would like to see there areas to put in before I make the drive. thanks and great video!

  • @kayakengineer
    @kayakengineer 7 років тому +2

    hi pete. great video. being an environmental engineer i really enjoyed this video. keep up the good work.

    • @palmbeachpete
      @palmbeachpete  7 років тому

      Thanks, I will be back soon with more on Fellsmere and the great fishing.

  • @DMG18T
    @DMG18T 6 років тому +1

    Your right in my backyard! I fished the Stick Marsh a few times about a month ago.....Im from boston but have family in Palm Bay....We should get together the next time im down there

    • @palmbeachpete
      @palmbeachpete  6 років тому

      Let me know when you are down.

    • @DMG18T
      @DMG18T 6 років тому +1

      Palm Beach Pete I will. For sure. It’s hard finding a fishing buddy when I travel alone

  • @pmang6
    @pmang6 7 років тому +1

    do you have a link for more info? Cant find anything on google. Where is this located? Ive been looking for some good bass spots with lots different environments and habitats. Gets boring fishing 5ft deep retention ponds all the time. Thanks for the vid Pete!

    • @palmbeachpete
      @palmbeachpete  7 років тому

      Check out www.sjrwmd.com/upperstjohnsriver/fellsmereWMA.html

  • @recreationua2580
    @recreationua2580 7 років тому +3

    The United States and Ukraine have a striking difference in their attitude towards nature! As for the large rivers, people have the most important thing to earn a lot of money, many installations that are take sand, then they either sell or make whole islands and sell them later, and the cost of such a territory is very high! And no one controls this process !!! The ecosystem is being disturbed! On the map of Kiyv area, you can see it yourself. Very sorry for the Dnieper. Now people who are not indifferent to the fate of the river and nature, in Kiev for two consecutive years, collect money, buy a lot of fish fry (sturgeon, sterlet, bream, crucian carp, pike) and release to the Dnieper! We will try to preserve our river, it gives us a lot, and we want to save it!

  • @Ricky32908
    @Ricky32908 6 років тому +1

    Hey Pete, I can’t find any info on regulations for aerial photography. I have a dji spark I want to get some shots for school, do you know the rules or a website to see if it’s okay to fly and shoot video and pictures?

    • @palmbeachpete
      @palmbeachpete  6 років тому

      Not sure. Are you flying a drone? You may want to try the FWC.

  • @myoriginalmusic6739
    @myoriginalmusic6739 7 років тому +1

    did u manage to sort ur livestream

  • @bassinterceptor9634
    @bassinterceptor9634 5 років тому +1

    What the deepest depth in Fellsmere Rez?

    • @palmbeachpete
      @palmbeachpete  5 років тому

      There are spots that are 30 feet deep.

  • @fishingmojados1121
    @fishingmojados1121 5 років тому +1

    once they allow jon boats, ill be there asap

  • @TrAppErZImDonE
    @TrAppErZImDonE 7 років тому

    Great video Pete. But, when are you going to shave?

  • @runnertwitch
    @runnertwitch 5 років тому +1

    When will the boat ramp be open for bass boats?

    • @palmbeachpete
      @palmbeachpete  5 років тому

      It could be open sometime later this year.

    • @runnertwitch
      @runnertwitch 5 років тому +1

      @@palmbeachpete Thanks! Looking at heading to stick marsh for the first time in February from IN and was just curious...

    • @palmbeachpete
      @palmbeachpete  5 років тому

      You will be there at a great time of the year.

    • @herbweichmann803
      @herbweichmann803 4 роки тому

      I hear it will be open February 2020

  • @derricknewby1692
    @derricknewby1692 6 років тому +1

    I found some skulls at the c-54 canal in Florida three of them I couldn't identify if you can let me know leave a comment on this channel or go to mine and leave one just touch the icon

  • @alanlevasseur5101
    @alanlevasseur5101 7 років тому +2

    Hope they keep airboats out to keep kayaks and paddle boarding safe.
    See any snakes?

    • @palmbeachpete
      @palmbeachpete  7 років тому

      Even after the ramp is in, no airboats will be allowed and power boats can't do over 25 mph. That will be great for the paddlers.

    • @cm3gator
      @cm3gator 4 роки тому

      So, you paddle? You feel its ok to keep airboats out because you like to paddle? You want exclusive access to public property? Airboat tax dollars count to. If you get your leg bit off by a gator out there who do think is going to help you? How long will it take 911 to respond to your calls? In the marshes the airboaters have rescued many people over the years because they were there. Food for thought before you go trying to keep something out that may just save your life one day.

  • @divorceva1
    @divorceva1 6 років тому +1

    Who knows when they will put in a ramp so that this can be accessed with a bass boat? Can't believe the politicians spent a million tax dollars plus of public money to enhance this for fishing and didn't build a ramp. How much money is the Town of Fellsmere loosing in tourist dollars as a result of this idiocy.

    • @palmbeachpete
      @palmbeachpete  6 років тому

      I here that it could be a year or two before a ramp is built.