Fishing at Lake Beresford, Volusia County, Florida

• Overview

  Lake Beresford sits in Volusia County, out in Florida. The water sits 10 feet up. This is sizeable water at about 803 acres, and a boat opens up most of it. The edge covers about 6.1 miles, enough to hold several distinct areas. Size puts it in the front rank of our Volusia County list. The nearest town is West DeLand, 2.1 miles away. De Land Southwest lies 2.5 miles off, DeLand another 3.8 miles. A county line runs close by, so local bylaws can differ within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Lake Beresford

  Without a survey to go on, judge depth from how the bank falls away. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Nearby survey and observation records mention bluegill, longnose gar and blue tilapia. That is what has been logged nearby, not a stocking list, so check local rules before you plan around any one species. Take Lake Beresford a stretch at a time.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Temperature averages peak at 81°F in July and bottom out at 58°F in January. Year-round warmth means year-round fishing, with early starts in summer. Shade and hour of day matter more than month. April and May are the settled weeks, with October close behind. It sets the rhythm of the year at Lake Beresford.

• Tackle & Baits

  Our records carry no access rule either way. Records list it as a natural water body rather than an impoundment. Boat moorings show in mapping some half a mile from here. There is a jetty half a mile off, worth knowing on a busy day. Facilities run to toilets half a mile from the water. Sort the permit out before you load the car. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. Mud Lake at 1.6 miles is the sensible second choice. Ask locally about Lake Beresford if anything is unclear.