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Fishing in Volusia County, Florida
Seat: DeLand. FWC Northeast region.
- 96launches
- 7lakes
- 43piers
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Volusia County, Florida
An angler's guide to Volusia County
The county seat of Volusia County is DeLand, and FWC manages its fresh water from the Northeast regional office. Land in Volusia County totals 1,101 square miles; water adds 331 more. The FWC inventory counts 96 open public launches in Volusia County, 41 fresh and 55 salt.
Volusia County has 7 lakes with an FWC fishing page, the largest being Lake George. Coastal Volusia County adds 43 fishing piers, 22 beach accesses with fishing and 191 reef deployments. The heaviest freshwater state record from Volusia County is a 5.19 pound american shad caught in 1992.
96public launches
7FWC lakes
43fishing piers
191reef deployments
Map
Public access in Volusia County
FWC boat ramp inventory, pier finder and lake sites, checked October 2026.
Lakes
Fishing lakes in Volusia County
- Lake George46,000 acres, 5 ramps, 190 TrophyCatch bass
- Lake Monroe9,406 acres, 6 ramps, 19 TrophyCatch bass
- Lake Harney2 ramps
- Puzzle Lake0 ramps
- Lake Dexter0 ramps
- Lake Beresford1 ramp
- Lake Dias711 acres, 1 ramp
Launches
All Volusia County launches
Lakes and rivers in Volusia County (41)
- Astor Bridge MarinaSt. Johns River, 1 lane ramp, fee, 8 trailer spaces, flush toilet
- Blue Lake Boat Ramp (4×4 recommended)Blue Lake (Volusia County), 1 lane ramp, free, 2 trailer spaces
- Cameron Wight Park Boat RampSt. Johns River, 2 lane ramp, 20 trailer spaces
- Candace R. Strawn Lake Dias Park and Public Boat RampLake Dias, 2 lane ramp, free, 15 trailer spaces, flush toilet
- Colby – Alderman Park Unpaved Boat RampLake Colby, 1 lane ramp, free, 7 trailer spaces, flush toilet
- Cypress Lake Park (Deland)Cypress Lake (Volusia County), 1 lane ramp, free, 4 trailer spaces
- De Leon Springs State Park – Boat RampSt. Johns River – Spring Garden Lake, 1 lane ramp, fee, 4 trailer spaces, flush toilet, temporarily closed
- De Leon Springs State Park – Paddlecraft LaunchSt. Johns River – Spring Garden Lake, paddle launch, fee, flush toilet
- Deering Preserve at Deep Creek – Kayak Launch (Permit Required 386-736-5953)Deep Creek, paddle launch, free, temporarily closed
- Ed Stone Park and Boat Ramp (aka. Crow's Bluff)St. Johns River, 4 lane ramp, free, 50 trailer spaces, flush toilet
- Gemini Springs Park Kayak LaunchMullet Lake – Lake Monroe, paddle launch, free, flush toilet
- High Banks Road Public Boat RampSt. Johns River, 1 lane ramp, free, 24 trailer spaces, portable toilet
- Highland Park Fish CampSt. Johns River, 2 lane ramp, fee, 10 trailer spaces, flush toilet
- Hontoon Island State Park – Mainland Kayak AccessSt. Johns River, paddle launch, free, 5 trailer spaces
- Lake Ashby Public Boat RampLake Ashby, 1 lane ramp, free, 6 trailer spaces
- Lake George Conservation Area – Barrs Landing Canoe LaunchSt. Johns River – Lake George, paddle launch
- Lake George Park – Nine Mile Boat Ramp (Small Boats)St. Johns River – Lake George, 1 lane ramp, free, 2 trailer spaces
- Lake George State Forest Bluffton Recreation Area Canoe LaunchSt. Johns River, paddle launch, free, portable toilet
- Lake Gleason Small Watercraft LaunchLake Gleason, 1 lane ramp, free, 2 trailer spaces
- Lake Macy Park Hand Launch (No Gas Motors)Lake Macy, paddle launch, free, 2 trailer spaces, flush toilet
- Lake Monroe Park (Volusia County)St. Johns River – Lake Monroe, 4 lane ramp, fee, 45 trailer spaces, flush toilet
- Lemon Bluff ParkSt. Johns River, 2 lane ramp, free, 36 trailer spaces, flush toilet
- Lemon Bluff Public Boat RampSt. Johns River, 1 lane ramp, free, 5 trailer spaces
- Lower Lake Louise Primitive Boat LaunchLower Lake Louise, boat ramp, free
- Mariner's Cove Park (Small Boats Only)St. Johns River – Lake Monroe, 1 lane ramp, free, 2 trailer spaces, flush toilet
- Ormond Beach Central Park – Discovery Center Kayak Launch Dock, paddle launch, free, flush toilet
- Ormond Beach Central Park – Division Avenue Kayak LaunchCentral Park Lake System, paddle launch, free, 2 trailer spaces
- Ormond Beach Central Park – Fleming Avenue Kayak Launch Dock, paddle launch, free
- Ormond Beach Central Park – Hammock Lane Kayak Launch Dock, paddle launch, free
- Ormond Beach Central Park – Hand Avenue Kayak LaunchCentral Park Lake System, paddle launch, free, flush toilet
- Pine Island Campground and MarinaSt. Johns River – Lake George, 1 lane ramp, fee, 8 trailer spaces, flush toilet
- Royal Park Boat RampLake Helen, 1 lane ramp, free, 3 trailer spaces, flush toilet
- Shell Harbor Marine ParkSt. Johns River, 2 lane ramp, free, 32 trailer spaces
- South Moon Fish CampSt. Johns River, 1 lane ramp, fee, 8 trailer spaces, flush toilet, temporarily closed
- Sunrise Fish CampSt. Johns River – Lake Beresford, 2 lane ramp, fee, 12 trailer spaces
- Tedder's Fish CampSt. Johns River – Spring Garden Lake, 1 lane ramp, fee, flush toilet
- Tiger Bay State Forest – Indian Lake Day Use Area Canoe AccessIndian Lake, paddle launch, fee, 6 trailer spaces
- Tiger Bay State Forest – Rattlesnake Pond Canoe AccessRattlesnake Pond, paddle launch
- Tiger Bay State Forest – Scoggin Lake Canoe AccessScoggin Lake, paddle launch
- Volusia Blue Spring State Park – Canoe/Kayak LaunchSt. Johns River, paddle launch, fee, 10 trailer spaces, flush toilet
- Volusia Blue Spring State Park – French Landing Boat RampSt. Johns River, 1 lane ramp, fee, 3 trailer spaces
Coastal launches in Volusia County (55)
- Bethune Point ParkAtlantic ICW (Volusia County) Halifax River, 2 lane ramp, free, 25 trailer spaces
- Briggs Drive Fishing Pier and Kayak LaunchHalifax River, paddle launch, free
- Bulow Creek State Park – Walter Boardman Lane Kayak LandingBulow Creek, paddle launch, free
- Callalisa Park Canoe/Kayak BeachAtlantic ICW (Volusia County), paddle launch, free
- Canaveral National Seashore – Eldora Parking Lot #6 Kayak AccessMoquito Lagoon, paddle launch, fee
- Canaveral National Seashore – Eldora Parking Lot #7 Kayak AccessMoquito Lagoon, paddle launch, fee
- Canaveral National Seashore – North Apollo Beach Kayak LaunchMoquito Lagoon, paddle launch, fee, 24 trailer spaces
- Canaveral National Seashore – North Apollo Beach Paved Boat RampMosquito Lagoon, 2 lane ramp, fee, 24 trailer spaces, composting toilet
- Canaveral National Seashore – Seminole Rest Historic Site – Kayak BeachMosquito Lagoon, paddle launch, free, composting toilet
- Canaveral National Seashore – South Apollo Beach Primitive Boat RampMosquito Lagoon, 1 lane ramp, fee, 4 trailer spaces, composting toilet
- Cassen Park (Granada Riverfront Park)Atlantic ICW (Volusia County) Halifax River, 2 lane ramp, free, 37 trailer spaces, flush toilet
- City Island Recreation Hall Boat Ramp (Small Boats – Limited Parking)Atlantic ICW (Volusia County) Halifax River, 1 lane ramp, free
- City of Port Orange – Russel Property – Kayak DocksSpruce Creek, paddle launch, free
- Cracker Creek Canoeing – Launch and RentalsSpruce Creek, paddle launch, fee, flush toilet
- Doris Leeper Spruce Creek Perserve – Spruce Creek Park and CampgroundSpruce Creek – Strickland Bay, paddle launch, free
- Doris Leeper Spruce Creek Preserve – Divito AccessSpruce Creek – Strickland Bay, paddle launch, free, 2 trailer spaces
- Doris Leeper Spruce Creek Preserve – Kaye AccessSpruce Creek, paddle launch, free
- Doris Leeper Spruce Creek Preserve – Sleepy Hollow AccessStrickland Bay, paddle launch, free
- George Kennedy Memorial ParkMosquito Lagoon, 4 lane ramp, free, 31 trailer spaces, flush toilet
- Halifax Harbor MarinaAtlantic ICW (Volusia County) Halifax River, 8 lane ramp, free, 28 trailer spaces, flush toilet
- Highbridge ParkAtlantic ICW (Volusia County) Halifax River, 2 lane ramp, free, 12 trailer spaces, portable toilet
- Hiles Boulevard Boat Ramp (Small boats or canoes)Intracoastal Waterway Creeks, 1 lane ramp, free
- Holly Hill Sunrise ParkAtlantic ICW (Volusia County) Halifax River, 2 lane ramp, free, 17 trailer spaces
- Indian Mound Fish CampAtlantic ICW (Volusia County) Mosquito Lagoon, 1 lane ramp, fee, 3 trailer spaces, flush toilet
- Indian River Lagoon Preserve Park Kayak Beach (Long Portage)Indian River, paddle launch, free, flush toilet
- Lopez RV Park & MarinaAtlantic ICW (Volusia County) Mosquito Lagoon, 2 lane ramp, fee, portable toilet
- Marine Discovery Center Kayak LaunchIndian River, paddle launch, free
- Menard May Park Small Boat and Kayak LaunchMosquito Lagoon, 2 lane ramp, free, 12 trailer spaces, flush toilet
- Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge – Shiloh Marsh Road – Lagoon Paddlecraft Access (100 Yard Portage)Indian River Lagoon, paddle launch, free, 5 trailer spaces
- Michael Crotty Bicentennial Park Kayak LaunchHalifax River, paddle launch, free
- North Causeway Boat Ramp (East)Atlantic ICW (Volusia County), 4 lane ramp, free, 15 trailer spaces
- North Causeway Boat Ramp (West)Atlantic ICW (Volusia County), 4 lane ramp, free, 64 trailer spaces, flush toilet
- North Peninsula State Park – Smith Creek Kayak LandingHalifax River, paddle launch, free, flush toilet
- Ormond Beach Fortunato Park Non-Motorized Boat LaunchHalifax River, paddle launch, free, 2 trailer spaces, flush toilet
- Ormond Beach River Bend Nature Park Kayak LaunchTomoka River, paddle launch, free, flush toilet
- Ponce Inlet Boating Facility at Lighthouse ParkAtlantic ICW (Volusia County) Ponce de Leon Inlet, 2 lane ramp, free, 26 trailer spaces, flush toilet
- Ponce Preserve Paddlecraft Launch Dock – MidwayAtlantic ICW (Volusia County) Halifax River, paddle launch, free, flush toilet
- Ponce Preserve Paddlecraft Launch Dock – Parking AreaAtlantic ICW (Volusia County) Halifax River, paddle launch, free, flush toilet
- Port Orange Causeway Park – Large Boat Ramp (Northwest Lanes)Atlantic ICW (Volusia County) Halifax River, 2 lane ramp, free, 73 trailer spaces, flush toilet
- Port Orange Causeway Park – Large Boat Ramp (Southeast Lanes)Atlantic ICW (Volusia County) Halifax River, 4 lane ramp, free, 73 trailer spaces, flush toilet, temporarily closed
- Port Orange Causeway Park – Small Boat RampAtlantic ICW (Volusia County) Halifax River, 2 lane ramp, free, portable toilet
- Port Orange Riverwalk Park Canoe/Kayak/SUP LaunchHalifax River, paddle launch, free, flush toilet
- Riv-Ocean Drive Fishing DockHalifax River, paddle launch, free
- Riverbreeze ParkAtlantic ICW (Volusia County) Mosquito Lagoon, 4 lane ramp, free, 20 trailer spaces, flush toilet
- Riverfront Veterans Memorial Park – South DaytonaAtlantic ICW (Volusia County) Halifax River, 2 lane ramp, free, 15 trailer spaces, flush toilet
- Roberta Drive Fishing DockHalifax River, paddle launch, free
- Sanchez ParkTomoka River, 2 lane ramp, free, 4 trailer spaces, flush toilet
- Seabreeze Park And Boat RampAtlantic ICW (Volusia County) Halifax River, 5 lane ramp, free, 21 trailer spaces, portable toilet
- Seabridge Riverfront Park Kayak LaunchHalifax River, paddle launch, free
- Spruce Creek and US 1 Primitive AccessSpruce Creek, 1 lane ramp, free
- Swoope Public Boat RampHalifax River / Ponce de Leon Inlet, 2 lane ramp, free, 56 trailer spaces, composting toilet
- Timucuan Oaks Garden Boardwalk & Paddlecraft Launch DockAtlantic ICW (Volusia County) Halifax River, paddle launch, free, flush toilet
- Tomoka Boat RampTomoka River, 1 lane ramp, free, 3 trailer spaces
- Tomoka State Park Boat RampTomoka River, 1 lane ramp, fee, 20 trailer spaces, flush toilet
- Wilbur Boathouse – Wilbur Rose BluewayHalifax River, paddle launch, free, flush toilet
FWC Florida Boat Ramp Inventory, open and temporarily closed launches only.
Coast
Inshore and offshore in Volusia County
Piers in Volusia County
- Bethune Point ParkHalifax River
- Bicentennial ParkHalifax River
- Buena Vista ParkIndian River North
- Canaveral Nationa Seashore – Eldora Fishing PierMosquito Lagoon
- Canaveral National Seashore – Seminole Rest Historic SiteMosquito Lagoon
- City Island ParkHalifax River
- City of Oak Hill Fishing PierMosquito Lagoon/Indian River North
- Colin's ParkHalifax River
- Daytona Beach PierAtlantic Ocean
- Fortunato Park Granada Bridge UnderpassHalifax River
- Halifax Harbor ParkHalifax River
- Highbridge ParkHalifax Creek
- Indian River Preserve ParkBrown's Bay
- Inlet Harbor IncHalifax River
- Manatee Island ParkHalifax River
- Mary McLeod Bethune Beach ParkMosquito Lagoon/Indian River North
- Menard-May ParkHalifax River
- North Causeway Boat Ramp – WestIndian River North
- North Causeway ParkIndian River Lagoon North
- Ponce PreserveHalifax River
- Port Orange Causeway Park – Dunlawton Bridge, EastHalifax River
- Port Orange Causeway Park – Dunlawton Bridge, WestHalifax River
- Port Orange Causeway Park – WestHalifax River
- River Breeze ParkIndian River North
- Riverfront Park, Ormond BeachHalifax River
- Riverfront Park, South DaytonaHalifax River
- Riverside Park, New Smyrna BeachIndian River North
- Riverside Park of Holly HillHalifax River
- Riverside Pavilion ParkHalifax River
- Riviera ParkHalifax River
- Roberta Drive Fishing DockHalifax River
- Rocco ParkTurnbull Bay
- Ross Point ParkHalifax River
- San Jose Fishing DockHalkifax River
- Seabridge Riverfront ParkHalifax River
- Sickler ParkHalifax River
- Smyrna Dunes ParkIndian River North
- Spruce Creek ParkSpruce Creek
- Sun Glow PierAtlantic Ocean
- Sunrise Park – NorthHalifax River
- Sunrise Park – SouthHalifax
- Veterans Memorial ParkIndian River North
- Wilbur BoathouseWilbur Bay/Halifax River
Inshore water in Volusia County
- Indian River (Indian River Lagoon)Indian River Lagoon system
- Mosquito LagoonIndian River Lagoon system
- Halifax RiverHalifax River lagoon
Passes in Volusia County
- Ponce de Leon Inletinlet
- Lighthouse Point Parkjetty
Artificial reefs off Volusia County
The FWC reef layer shows 191 sites for Volusia County, from 37 to 135 feet deep.
Volusia County inshore limits, FWC Northeast region
| 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 |
FWC pier finder, artificial reef layer and saltwater regulations, checked October 2026.
Rivers
Volusia County rivers and live flow
- St. Johns River25 launches in Volusia County
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| St. Johns River Near De Land, Fl | 8,980 cfs, 3.87 ft gage height | Nov 10 11:30 pm |
| St. Johns River Near Sanford, Fl | 8,090 cfs, 5.41 ft gage height | Nov 10 11:30 pm |
| St. Johns River At Astor, Fl | 10,100 cfs, 2.78 ft gage height | Nov 10 11:30 pm |
| Spruce Creek Near Samsula, Fl | 45 cfs, 3.87 ft gage height | Nov 10 11:30 pm |
| Tomoka River Near Holly Hill, Fl | 129 cfs, 8.70 ft gage height | Nov 10 11:30 pm |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Nov 11, 2026 12:32 am ET. Provisional readings can be revised.
Stocking and records
Stocking and record fish in Volusia County
Stocked waters, Volusia County
| Water | Fish | Species |
|---|---|---|
| St. Johns River | 18,036 | Striped Bass Hybrids (Sunshine Bass) |
Records caught in Volusia County
| Species | Pounds | Year |
|---|---|---|
| American Shad | 5.19 | 1992 |
FWC Completed Stockings reports 2021-22 to 2023-24 and FWC freshwater state records.
Local help
Tackle and charters in Volusia County
Marinas and shops, Volusia County
- 38 Live Baitbait and tackle, New Smyrna Beach
- Aqua Dreambait and tackle, New Smyrna Beach
- Causeway Bait and Tacklebait and tackle, New Smyrna Beach
- Dunkin Enterprisesbait and tackle, Ormond Beach
- Edgewater Bait & Tacklebait and tackle, Edgewater
- End of The Line Nsbbait and tackle, New Smyrna Beach
- Fishin Hole Inc Thebait and tackle, Daytona Beach
- Fishin' Cove Bait & Tacklebait and tackle, Edgewater
- Fishing Daytona Beachbait and tackle, Daytona Beach
- Lagoon Bait & Tacklebait and tackle, Edgewater
- NSB Bait and Tacklebait and tackle, New Smyrna Beach
- New Smyrna Outf Ittersbait and tackle, New Smyrna Beach
- New Smyrna Outfittersbait and tackle, New Smyrna Beach
- Ormond Beach Bait Surf & Kayakbait and tackle, Ormond beach
- Reel Bass Bait and Tacklebait and tackle, Edgewater
- Resellers Reef of Ormond Beachbait and tackle, Ormond Beach
- Sand Dollar Charters & Rentalsbait and tackle, New Smyrna Beach
- Shady Oak Bait Shackbait and tackle, Deland
- Steelshadbait and tackle, Deland
- Sunglow Fishing Pierbait and tackle, Daytona Beach
- The Fisher Manbait and tackle, Deland
- The Fishin Storebait and tackle, New Smyrna Beach
- Thirty Eight Live Baitbait and tackle, New Smyrna Beach
- Williams Southeastern Tacklebait and tackle, Daytona Beach
- Your Rod & Reel, 3060 S Atlantic Avebait and tackle, Daytona Beach
- Your Rod & Reel, 1980 S Ridgewood Avebait and tackle, South Daytona
- Academy Sports + Outdoors Daytona Beachsporting goods store, Daytona Beach
- Adventure Yacht Harbormarina, Port Orange
- Aquamarina Daytonamarina, Daytona Beach
- Bass Pro Shops Daytona Beachsporting goods store, Daytona Beach
Charter captains in Volusia County
- Bob Stonewater's Big Bass Fishingfreshwater guide, Deland, (386) 717-6289
- Capt Joe Roberts, Indian River Guidesfreshwater guide, Edgewater, (386) 689-0200
- Edgewater River Guidefreshwater guide, Edgewater, (386) 689-3781
- 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
- Capt. Tony Pantuso Skinny H2O chartersinshore, New Smyrna beach, (386) 214-3940
- Captain Eric Greensteininshore, Ormond Beach, (386) 449-9043
- Captain Neal Goodrichinshore, Oak Hill, (386) 690-0473
- Captain Tony Kozloskiinshore, Port Orange, (386) 290-5355
- Chase Em Down Chartersinshore, New Smyrna Beach, (386) 689-9746
- Code Red Fishinginshore, New Smyrna Beach, (386) 214-3530
- Com'N'Getit Fishing Chartersinshore, Daytona Beach, (386) 316-0136
- Crider Fishing Chartersinshore, Port Orange, (386) 214-8567
- East Florida Fishing Chartersinshore, Port Orange, (386) 212-4506
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Towns in Volusia County
- Deltonapop. 93,692
- Daytona Beachpop. 72,647
- Port Orangepop. 62,596
- DeLandpop. 37,351
- New Smyrna Beachpop. 30,142
- Ponce Inletpop. 3,364
- Oak Hillpop. 1,986
Bordering counties to Volusia County
- Seminole County25 miles south
- Flagler County30 miles north
- Orange County39 miles south
- Lake County39 miles southwest
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Species to look for at Volusia County
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Answers
Fishing in Volusia County: common questions
How many public launches does Volusia County have?
96 open public launches in the FWC inventory, 41 fresh and 55 salt.
Which lake in Volusia County is largest?
Lake George, 46,000 acres.
Is there saltwater fishing in Volusia County?
Yes: 43 piers, 55 salt launches and 191 reef deployments.
Who manages fishing in Volusia County?
The Northeast region for fresh water, and the Northeast region for redfish, snook and trout.
What shops sell bait in Volusia County?
49 places sell bait or tackle, including Academy Sports + Outdoors Daytona Beach, Bass Pro Shops Daytona Beach and DICK'S Sporting Goods Daytona Beach.
Who guides in Volusia County?
64 guides list a home port in Volusia County.
Is Volusia County stocked?
FWC stocked 1 site in recent years.
What is the county seat of Volusia County?
DeLand.
Can I fish Volusia County without a license?
A Florida license for the water you fish, from age 16, unless exempt.