Lake Lindley Fishing Guide, Volusia County, Florida

• Overview

  Lake Lindley sits within Volusia County in Florida. It lies 82 feet above sea level. At about 31 acres, a day is enough to walk the shoreline properly. The bank runs about 1.0 miles all the way round, so one visit can cover most of it. Some 0.8 miles away sits North DeLand, the nearest settlement. It is 36 miles to Orlando, the nearest city. The county line runs close by, so rules can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Lake Lindley

  We hold no survey for this water; read the slope of the shoreline instead. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. The productive water is a rod length or two out, not a hundred. Fish reported in the area, according to open records, include bluegill, longnose gar, blue tilapia and swamp darter. Records show what people reported, so treat the list as a guide to what lives in the area. The shape of Lake Lindley rewards a slow walk along one bank.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-term averages put July at about 81°F and January near 58°F. The season is continuous, with heat as the only real check. Spring and autumn carry the fishing; summer squeezes it into the edges of the day. The hot months push the fishing to dawn and dusk. Plan around that when you fish Lake Lindley.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. This is a natural basin, not a dammed one. The closest car park is half a mile away, so pack accordingly. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. Miller Lake at 1.2 miles is the sensible second choice. Where Lake Lindley is concerned, a local answer beats a written one.