Drop a Line in West Volusia for Freshwater Fishing at its Finest
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For more info:
Renee Tallevast, West Volusia Tourism Bureau
386.734.0162 rtallevast@visitwestvolusia.com
DeLand/Deltona - Greater West Volusia County Region
Drop a Line in West Volusia for Freshwater Fishing at its Finest
The DeLand/Deltona - Greater West Volusia County Region is a true fisherman's paradise. Every year countless anglers are lured from around the world to cast from boats, banks and bridges in the hope of landing a trophy-size black bass or one of the other abundant freshwater fish found in the area's lakes, springs and river. Throughout the 15 distinct communities that make up West Volusia, fisherman find plenty of favorite fishing spots and easy access to water teeming with crappie, blue gill, shell cracker, catfish and the ever-popular bass.
Measuring 310 miles in length, the St. Johns River, one of only three in the U.S. that flows south to north, and Florida's only federally designation American Heritage River, continually feeds the region's diverse, lush environmental landscape. Most freshwater fish species flourish year-round in this environment, but visitors will find that area guides can lend a hand for those in search of a specific catch. Locals know largemouth bass and crappie are more common in winter months prior to spawning, and blue gill and shell crackers are caught in the spring and summer.
Skilled and novice anglers alike will appreciate the fish camps and marinas along the river, providing all the necessary amenities, including bait, tackle, licenses, rods and reels. Outfitters and guides offer half-day and full-day trips, each with their own favorite spot for reeling in the big ones. Touted the "Bass Fishing Capital of Florida," the area is often the site for programs aired on sports channels.
With many marinas and state parks offering boat slips on-site or nearby, visitors will find it easy to bring their own boats. But for boat rentals, guided fishing trips and accommodations, the DeLand area is also home to marinas such as St. Johns Marina, Highland Park Fish Camp, Tropical Resort & Marina, Hontoon Landing Resort & Marina and Riviera Resort & Marina. Holly Bluff Marina offers a unique fishing alternative with houseboat rentals as well as full marina services. Highbanks Marina & Campground, located in DeBary offers a variety of rentals, from bass boats to pontoons. Numerous marinas with boat rentals and waterfront lodging are also located in the Volusia/Astor area and Seville.
Centrally located between Orlando and Daytona Beach along the St. Johns River, West Volusia's 15 communities of Barberville, Cassadaga, DeBary, DeLand, DeLeon Springs, Deltona, Glenwood, Enterprise, Lake Helen, Orange City, Osteen, Pierson, Samsula, Seville and Volusia serve as a great vacation home base.
For information on accommodations, local marinas, boat rentals and fishing guides, contact the West Volusia Tourism Bureau at (800) 749-4350, (386) 734-0162 or go to visitwestvolusia.com.
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