Best fishing near Deland

7 fishing spots · 7 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season

Explore the best fishing near Deland, Florida — every spot ranked by our conditions-aware Snoflo score: live conditions first, then visitor reviews and logged trips. Click a pin on the map for the score and what's driving it.

Showing the top 7 of 7 fishing spots · best 15 shown on the map
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Lake Monroe
#1 Lake Monroe Good
13.8 mi away
· Water 84°F · a bit warm· Patchy Fog · 74°F
Lake Monroe is a popular fishing area located in Florida, USA. The lake is home to a variety of fish species, including bluegill, crappie, largemouth bass, and catfish. Nearby…
Why 70: live conditions (good)
70Top-rated
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Lake Dexter
#2 Lake Dexter Fair
12.4 mi away
· Water 84°F · a bit warm· Clear water · 2 FNU· Low water · fish concentrated
Lake Dexter is a popular fishing area in Florida, USA, known for its abundance of largemouth bass, bluegill, crappie, and catfish. Nearby activities include hiking, camping, and…
Why 63: live conditions (fair)
63Solid
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Lake Dias
#3 Lake Dias Fair
9.1 mi away
· Water 84°F · a bit warm· Clear water · 2 FNU· Low water · fish concentrated
Lake Dias is a popular fishing spot in Florida known for its abundant fish species such as largemouth bass, catfish, and bluegill. Nearby activities include hiking and camping in…
Why 59: live conditions (fair)
59Solid
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Forest Lake
#4 Forest Lake Fair
8.2 mi away
· Water 86°F · a bit warm· Very low oxygen · 1.1 mg/L· Patchy Fog · 73°F
Forest Lake fishing area is located in Ocala National Forest, Florida, USA. The lake is home to various fish species like largemouth bass, bluegill, sunfish, and catfish. Nearby…
Why 58: live conditions (fair)
58Solid
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Lake Woodruff
#5 Lake Woodruff Fair
8.5 mi away
· Water 86°F · a bit warm· Very low oxygen · 1.1 mg/L· Patchy Fog · 73°F
Lake Woodruff is a popular fishing area in Florida, with an abundance of fish species such as largemouth bass, catfish, crappie, and bluegill. Nearby activities include hiking…
Why 58: live conditions (fair)
58Solid
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Lake Beresford
#6 Lake Beresford Fair
3.9 mi away
· Water 86°F · a bit warm· Very low oxygen · 1.1 mg/L· Patchy Fog · 73°F
Lake Beresford is a prime freshwater fishing spot in Florida, known for its abundant fish species including largemouth bass, bluegill, and catfish. Located near DeLand, visitors…
Why 55: live conditions (fair)
55Solid
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Butler Chain of Lakes
#7 Butler Chain of Lakes
13.5 mi away
The Butler Chain of Lakes is a popular fishing destination in Florida, USA. The area is known for its wide variety of fish species, including bass, crappie, bluegill, and catfish…
Why 50: species variety
50Solid

Fishing near Deland

The Deland area has 7 fishing spots on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.

How we rank the best fishing near Deland

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Each gets a daily Snoflo score blending live conditions, visitor review ratings, and logged trips. The order reflects what's best right now and re-ranks every day.

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