Lake Marie near DeBary: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Lake Marie lies in Volusia County, in Florida. It sits 27 miles in from the sea. Small at around 15 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. DeBary sits 0.2 miles from here and is the nearest stop. For a city, Orlando is 24 miles off. More in the same country: Lake Gleason within 2.8 miles, Trout Lake sits 3 miles out, Lake Lapanocia within 3.3 miles, Clear Lake sits 4 miles out and The Lagoon within 4.1 miles. It sits near the edge of the county, so check which rules apply.

• Where to Fish on Lake Marie

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. 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. Species logged nearby in open biodiversity records include longnose gar, Florida gar, bluegill, blue tilapia and Nile tilapia. Take it as evidence of what swims here, not a promise for one session. Fish Lake Marie to its features, not to its size.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-run averages give July about 82°F and January about 58°F. Year-round warmth means year-round fishing, with early starts in summer. October and November give a second good stretch as it cools. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. It sets the rhythm of the year at Lake Marie.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing we hold confirms whether access is permitted. There is somewhere to leave the car, half a mile off. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. State or provincial rules still apply whatever the bank status. Barbless rules turn up on managed water more often than not. Lake Gleason at 2.8 miles is the sensible second choice. Confirm access to Lake Marie locally before you travel.