Felton Lake in Volusia County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Felton Lake sits in Volusia County, out in Florida. It stands 98 feet above sea level. At 4 acres it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. On size it sits at the modest end of our Volusia County list. For a base, Deltona sits 1.7 miles out. DeBary follows at 4.6 miles, then Orange City at 5.2 miles. The boundary is near enough that local access rules are worth double-checking.

• Where to Fish on Felton Lake

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Records collected within a few miles name bluegill, brown bullhead, warmouth, largemouth bass and black crappie. Reported species tell you what lives around here, nothing more. Felton Lake gives up more to patience than to distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages move between 58°F in January and 81°F in July. There is no cold season worth the name. March through May is the strongest run, with autumn a second stretch. February into May fishes hardest as the water warms. Felton Lake fishes to that pattern most years. Settled weather over several days beats a single fine one.

• Tackle & Baits

  Who may fish here is not settled in anything we hold. The nearest car park is half a mile from the water. Facilities run to toilets half a mile from the water. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. Failing this one, try Fieldstone Lake, 0.2 miles away. Treat access at Felton Lake as something to verify.