Deland, FL
"Deland Fishing: Where Tradition Meets Trophy Bass"
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St Johns River Charter
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Top Target Species in Deland, FL
Largemouth Bass
Crappie
Bluegill
Shellcracker
Hybrid Striped Bass
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About Deland, FL
DeLand is an inland Volusia County base for freshwater fishing on the St. Johns River and nearby waters. Coastal fishing around Daytona Beach is a separate trip with a different departure point.
Local Deland Bass Fishing Guides
Meet the team of local Deland fishing guides, we know the best spots, baits, and techniques to give you the greatest fishing experience in Deland Fl.
About Deland Fl?
Deland was nicknamed, “The Athens of Florida.” The city of DeLand was founded in 1876. Located in Central Florida between Orlando and Daytona Beach, one of the more popular facts.
DeLand is home to Stetson University, Florida’s oldest college. Stetson’s stately red-brick buildings, Greco-Roman columns, and magnificent oaks exude the aura of a quaint New England college town. Stetson Mansion, listed in the National Register of Historic Places, is a blend of cottage, Gothic, Tudor, Moorish and Polynesian details.
In addition, DeLand offers visitors the chance to explore the Museum of Art – DeLand and De Leon Springs State Park. At the park, you can take a dip 25 feet down to the mouth of the springs that release about 15 million gallons a day. Feeling even more adventurous?
Rent a canoe or kayak and paddle down the Spring Garden Run beside the Lake Woodruff National Wildlife Refuge for an eyeful of birds and other wildlife.
What’s not Included:
- Each participant over the age of 16 is required to purchase a Florida Fishing License. Approx cost $17.00+ tax
- Live bait if desired is also additional and is purchased the morning of the trip. (optional)
- Food, specialty beverages or snacks (Alcohol is permitted)
How about the Deland fishing trip…
The St. Johns River is one of the many bodies of water in Florida that make it the Bass Fishing Capital of the world. The freshwater of St Johns runs along with Deland and supports most of the resort facilities combine to provide our guests with a fisherman’s paradise. Choose among fishing for bass, crappie, bluegill, catfish, or any other species.
There’s a reason it’s called “Old Florida,” Todd Kersey, a veteran captain, says. “When people come down to visit Deland and do a Deland fishing trip, I let them know this is what old Florida fishing used to be like.”
The slow-moving river, the largest in Florida (approximately 310 miles long), offers a wide variety of species to catch. The river, which is the only river to flow north, begins in Indian River County and meets the Atlantic Ocean in Duval County.
WHY HIRE A Deland FISHING GUIDE
There are several reasons why you should fish Deland with a local expert: firstly, navigation is crazy hard, and secondly, our local expert provides you with the best opportunity to land a trophy largemouth bass.
Our local experts and Deland fishing guides come with full requirements from the United States Coast Guard. Years of professional experience in this fishery will provide you with an outstanding outdoor experience. Enjoy learning new techniques and methods of catching trophy fish, those are a few, and here are a few more for you to consider.
- Your learning curve will be cut in half.
- Guide supplies all the gear.
- No boat needed, maintenance or fuel.
- Go for fun, make it an adventure by sharing the experience.
- Safety, it’s hard to learn new waters.
- No local pressure, good guides have great spots.
- Establish a relationship with your guide so you can text for info.
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Plan your DeLand fishing visit
Use the St. Johns River and nearby Lake Beresford and Lake Woodruff waters as distinct planning options. Confirm the actual launch, travel time, guest capacity, access and trip inclusions before reserving.
Florida freshwater anglers generally need an individual license unless exempt. Children under 16 and Florida residents age 65 or older with qualifying proof are among the exemptions. A freshwater guide does not provide blanket guest coverage. Passengers on a saltwater charter with a valid FWC charter license are covered for that charter; confirm the applicable requirements before departure. See official fishing-license guidance.
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