Lake Hammock near DeLand: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Lake Hammock belongs to Volusia County, Florida. The bank is 92 feet above sea level. It measures about 26 acres, which is a comfortable size for bank fishing. DeLand is the closest place, 2.4 miles off. After that come North DeLand at 2.5 miles and De Land Southwest at 3.4 miles. No county line comes close, which keeps the paperwork simple.

• Where to Fish on Lake Hammock

  No figure exists for depth, so let the water show you. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Public wildlife records from this area list bluegill, longnose gar, blue tilapia, swamp darter and chain pickerel. The records cover the area rather than this water alone. At Lake Hammock light and wind decide more than tackle does.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-run averages give July about 81°F and January about 58°F. Nothing shuts down for cold, so the question is when in the day to go. October and November give a second good stretch as it cools. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to fish here. The season on Lake Hammock follows the weather closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether you may fish here is not something records settle. Public data shows nothing built here, so treat the whole approach as informal. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Gates get locked out of season on water like this. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. The nearest alternative is Blue Lake, 0.4 miles out. Rules at Lake Hammock are worth checking on the day.