Lake Harney Fishing
Volusia County, FWC Northeast region.
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Photo, nearby stand in for Lake Harney: Hammy365, CC BY-SA 3.0
Fishing on Lake Harney
Lake Harney sits in Volusia County and Seminole County, in the FWC Northeast region. No official acreage is published for Lake Harney, though the mapped outline spans roughly 6,203 acres. The closest town is Oviedo, about 10 miles from the middle of the lake. Lake Harney is part of the St. Johns River lakes.
FWC lists Florida bass, bluegill, redear sunfish, striped bass and brown Bullhead as the main species in Lake Harney. The FWC ramp inventory has 2 public ramps on Lake Harney, 1 of them free.
FWC field notes for Lake Harney
Where and how on Lake Harney
“Lower St. Johns River and Lakes: This one-hundred forty mile stretch of the St. Johns River flows north through, or is connected to, more than a half dozen natural lakes ranging from 380 acres to 40,000 acres in size (Little Lake George, Lake George, Lake Dexter, Stagger Mud Lake, Lake Beresford, Lake Monroe, Lake Jesup, Lake Harney, and Puzzle Lake).”
“The stretch between Puzzle Lake and Lake Harney is shallow with ample sandbars and wide, flat expanses of floodplain.”
“Lake Harney to Monroe is deeper with some small side channels and braiding as the river approaches Lake Monroe.”
Quoted from the FWC site page: FWC page 1. Checked October 2026.
Seasonal forecast for Lake Harney
“Lakes Jesup, Beresford, and Harney are popular crappie lakes, with most anglers drifting minnows or crappie jigs.”
Quoted from the FWC fishing forecast: FWC page 1. Checked October 2026.
Where to launch on Lake Harney
- C.S. Lee Park2 lane ramp, free, 24 trailer spaces
- Jolly Gator Fish Camp1 lane ramp, fee, 10 trailer spaces, flush toilet
Source: FWC Boat Ramp Inventory, October 2026.
What lives in Lake Harney
Limits on Lake Harney
No special FWC rules are listed for Lake Harney, so statewide freshwater limits apply.
| Species | Statewide daily bag | Length rule |
|---|---|---|
| Florida bass | 5 | only one 16 in or longer |
| Black crappie | 25 | none statewide |
| Bluegill and other panfish | 50 combined | none statewide |
FWC freshwater regulations, 2026-27 season, checked October 2026. All Florida limits and license prices.
How Lake Harney compares with nearby lakes
| Lake | Distance | Acres (FWC) | Public ramps | TrophyCatch bass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Harney | 2 | |||
| Puzzle Lake | 7 miles south | 0 | ||
| Lake Jesup | 9 miles west | 2 | ||
| Lake Monroe | 14 miles northwest | 9,406 | 6 | 19 |
| South Lake | 15 miles southeast | 1,101 | 0 | |
| Fox Lake | 16 miles southeast | 165 | 1 |
Around Lake Harney
Nearby lakes to Lake Harney
- Puzzle Lake7 miles south
- Lake Jesup9 miles west
- Lake Monroe14 miles northwest
- South Lake15 miles southeast
- Fox Lake16 miles southeast
Shops that serve Lake Harney
- Mosquito Coast Fishing Chartersbait and tackle, Chuluota, 8 miles
- Johnson's Live Baitbait and tackle, Sanford, 9 miles
- Get Bit Outdoorsbait and tackle, Oviedo, 9 miles
- Sanford Boat Works & Marinamarina, Sanford, 10 miles
- American Tacklebait and tackle, Oviedo, 12 miles
- Mud Hole Custom Tackle Incbait and tackle, Oviedo, 12 miles
Guides who fish Lake Harney
- Captain John Kumiski Spotted Tail Adventuresfreshwater guide, Chuluota, (407) 977-5207
- Bob Stonewater's Big Bass Fishingfreshwater guide, Deland, (386) 717-6289
- Edgewater River Guidefreshwater guide, Edgewater, (386) 689-3781
- Capt. Dennis Coxfreshwater guide, Lake Mary, (407) 710-0488
- Capt Joe Roberts, Indian River Guidesfreshwater guide, Edgewater, (386) 689-0200
Nearest towns to Lake Harney
- Sanford13 miles
- Deltona14 miles
- Lake Mary16 miles
County guides for Lake Harney
- Volusia Countyseat: DeLand
- Seminole Countyseat: Sanford
Lake Harney questions and answers
What county is Lake Harney in?
In Volusia County and Seminole County, about 10 miles from Oviedo.
How many acres is Lake Harney?
No official acreage is published for Lake Harney.
Are there public boat ramps on Lake Harney?
Yes, 2 ramps in the FWC inventory.
What should I fish for on Lake Harney?
FWC lists Florida bass, bluegill, redear sunfish, striped bass and brown Bullhead.
How big do bass get in Lake Harney?
FWC posts no TrophyCatch tally for Lake Harney.
What are the rules on Lake Harney?
No special FWC rule covers Lake Harney.
What license covers Lake Harney?
Yes, the resident annual freshwater license costs $17.
Is Lake Harney stocked?
FWC lists no stocking at Lake Harney for the last three fiscal years.
How do I check Lake Harney levels?
There is no live gauge on Lake Harney; FWC forecasts note low water.
Plan a trip to Lake Harney
Buy a license online before you go.