Halifax River Fishing
Volusia County, FWC Northeast region.
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Fishing Halifax River
Halifax River, part of the Halifax River lagoon, lies in Volusia County. The named water spans about 13.6 square miles. Halifax River sits in the FWC Northeast region for inshore limits.
Near Halifax River the FWC layers show 10 public fishing piers (14 miles) and 14 saltwater boat ramps (10 miles). Offshore, 55 FWC reef sites lie within 20 miles; most are concrete, in 45 to 85 feet.
Piers, ramps and reefs around Halifax River
FWC Fishing Pier Finder, Boat Ramp Inventory and Artificial Reef layer, checked October 2026.
No boat? Try these near Halifax River
Piers on Halifax River
- Roberta Drive Fishing DockHalifax River, under a mile
- Bicentennial ParkHalifax River, 1 mile
- San Jose Fishing DockHalkifax River, 2 miles
- Fortunato Park Granada Bridge UnderpassHalifax River, 3 miles
- Riverfront Park, Ormond BeachHalifax River, 3 miles
- Riviera ParkHalifax River, 4 miles
- Seabridge Riverfront ParkHalifax River, 4 miles
- Sunrise Park – NorthHalifax River, 5 miles
- Sunrise Park – SouthHalifax, 5 miles
- Ross Point ParkHalifax River, 6 miles
Surf access by Halifax River
- Tom Renick Parkparking, restrooms, under a mile
- Bicentennial Parkparking, restrooms, 1 mile
- Ormond-by-the-Seaparking, 2 miles
- Ormond Beachparking, restrooms, 3 miles
- Daytona Beach – Northparking, restrooms, 5 miles
- North Peninsula State Parkparking, 6 miles
Ramps serving Halifax River
- Riv-Ocean Drive Fishing Dockpaddle launch, free, under a mile
- Roberta Drive Fishing Dockpaddle launch, free, under a mile
- Michael Crotty Bicentennial Park Kayak Launchpaddle launch, free, 1 mile
- Sanchez Park2 lane ramp, free, 4 trailer spaces, flush toilet, 2 miles
- Tomoka Boat Ramp1 lane ramp, free, 3 trailer spaces, 2 miles
- Briggs Drive Fishing Pier and Kayak Launchpaddle launch, free, 2 miles
- Tomoka State Park Boat Ramp1 lane ramp, fee, 20 trailer spaces, flush toilet, 2 miles
- Ormond Beach Fortunato Park Non-Motorized Boat Launchpaddle launch, free, 2 trailer spaces, flush toilet, 3 miles
- Cassen Park (Granada Riverfront Park)2 lane ramp, free, 37 trailer spaces, flush toilet, 3 miles
- Ormond Beach River Bend Nature Park Kayak Launchpaddle launch, free, flush toilet, 3 miles
- Seabridge Riverfront Park Kayak Launchpaddle launch, free, 4 miles
- Holly Hill Sunrise Park2 lane ramp, free, 17 trailer spaces, 5 miles
- Highbridge Park2 lane ramp, free, 12 trailer spaces, portable toilet, 6 miles
- North Peninsula State Park – Smith Creek Kayak Landingpaddle launch, free, flush toilet, 6 miles
Reefs within reach of Halifax River
| Reef | Depth (ft) | Material | Deployed | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haley's Reef '97 | 67 | concrete | 1997 | 11 miles |
| Streeks Reef West | 71 | concrete | 1998 | 11 miles |
| Streeks Reef East | 71 | concrete | 1998 | 12 miles |
| Hunters Reef | 74 | module | 1996 | 12 miles |
| D.S Reef '97 | 67 | concrete | 1997 | 12 miles |
| Sunglow N | 48 | concrete | 2016 | 13 miles |
| Sunglow NE | 50 | concrete | 2016 | 13 miles |
| Sunglow NW 2015 | 45 | concrete | 2015 | 13 miles |
FWC artificial reef deployments within 20 miles of Halifax River; site coordinates are in the FWC reef layer. Florida reefs by county.
Where Halifax River meets the ocean
- Lighthouse Point Parkjetty, 19 miles
- Ponce de Leon Inletinlet, 19 miles
FWC FWRI inlets and passes layer and OpenStreetMap jetties.
Limits for Halifax River
Northeast region rules, plus statewide limits.
| Species | Bag | Size | Season | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red drum | 1 a day | 18-27 in. TL | Open year-round | Northeast Region |
| Snook | 1 a day | 28-32 in. TL | Closed December 15 – January 31, and June 1 – August 31 | Northeast Region |
| Spotted seatrout | 3 a day | 15-19 in. TL | Open year-round | Northeast Region |
| Flounder | 5 a day | 14 in minimum | Closed annually Oct. 15 through Nov. 30 | Statewide |
| Sheepshead | 8 a day | 12 in minimum | Open year-round | Statewide |
| Black drum | 5 a day | 14-24 in. with one fish over 24 in. | Open year-round | Statewide |
| Florida pompano | 6 a day | 11 in minimum | Open year-round | Statewide |
| Spanish mackerel | 15 a day | 12 in minimum | Open year-round | Statewide |
| Gray snapper | 5 a day | 10 in minimum | Open year-round | Gulf and Atlantic state waters |
| Cobia | 1 a day | 36 in minimum | Open year round | Statewide |
| Tarpon | catch and release | none | Catch-and-release year-round | Statewide |
FWC saltwater regulations as posted October 2026. Federal water rules differ. Full Florida limits.
Who to call about Halifax River
Volusia County guides
- AAA Inshore Guide Serviceinshore, Edgewater, (386) 314-5656
- Airboat and Gator Charters, Inc.inshore, Glenwood, (386) 747-0631
- Back to Blue Fishing Chartersinshore, Daytona Beach, (386) 566-9547
- Bambu Chartersinshore, New Smyrna Beach, (386) 334-7015
- Bvo Fishinginshore, New Smyrna Beach, (386) 690-7406
- Capt Jeff's Mosquito Lagoon Fishinginshore, Daytona Beach, (386) 478-9555
- Capt. Dennis Coxinshore, Edgewater, (386) 299-7675
- Capt. Karty's Gone Fishing Mosquito Lagoon Guide Sinshore, Oak Hill, (386) 423-3474
Where to buy bait near Halifax River
- Ormond Beach Bait Surf & Kayakbait and tackle, Ormond beach, under a mile
- Cassen Park Marinamarina, Volusia, 3 miles
- Resellers Reef of Ormond Beachbait and tackle, Ormond Beach, 3 miles
- Dunkin Enterprisesbait and tackle, Ormond Beach, 4 miles
- Williams Southeastern Tacklebait and tackle, Daytona Beach, 5 miles
- Loggerhead Daytona Beach Marinamarina, Daytona Beach, 7 miles
Near Halifax River
Towns near Halifax River
- Daytona Beach9 miles
- Flagler Beach11 miles
- Port Orange15 miles
- Ponce Inlet18 miles
Other water near Halifax River
- Matanzas River37 miles north
- Mosquito Lagoon46 miles southeast
- Tolomato River51 miles north
- Banana River66 miles southeast
Halifax River by county
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Quick answers for Halifax River
Which part of Florida is Halifax River in?
Volusia County, FWC Northeast region.
Can I keep a redfish from Halifax River?
1 a day, 18-27 in. TL.
Where can I fish a pier on Halifax River?
10 piers within 14 miles, closest Roberta Drive Fishing Dock.
Where can I launch a boat on Halifax River?
Riv-Ocean Drive Fishing Dock is the closest of 14 open saltwater ramps.
Can I fish reefs near Halifax River?
Yes, 55 deployments sit within 20 miles.
Which license do I need for Halifax River?
Yes, at 16 and older unless exempt or on a licensed pier; residents pay $17 a year.
When is snook closed on Halifax River?
Snook in the Northeast region close December 15 – January 31, and June 1 – August 31; the slot is 28-32 in. TL.
Are there fishing guides on Halifax River?
61 guides list a home port in Volusia County.
Where are the inlets near Halifax River?
Closest: Lighthouse Point Park and Ponce de Leon Inlet.
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Piers and ramps each have their own page with fees and hours.