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

• Overview

  Set in Volusia County, Florida, this is Louise Lake. It lies 20 feet above sea level. At some 287 acres it is far too large to cover on foot in a day. It ranks high for size among our Volusia County listings. The closest town, Deltona, is 4 miles away. DeBary lies 6.6 miles off, Lake Helen another 6.7 miles. A border sits close enough to be relevant to the paperwork.

• Where to Fish on Louise Lake

  No chart reached our records; the first cast is your sounding. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Fish reported in the area, according to open records, include bluegill, brown bullhead, warmouth, largemouth bass and black crappie. It is a record of sightings and surveys, so use it as a guide. Anyone new to Louise Lake should walk it once before setting up.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The seasonal spread runs 58°F to 81°F. Cold never becomes a factor on this one. The first and last hours carry the summer; the middle is slow. April and May are the settled weeks, with October close behind. It sets the rhythm of the year at Louise Lake. Barometric swings often matter more than the calendar.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. Recorded parking is half a mile off, far enough to travel light. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Some banks are open only from a marked point. Some ground is open by custom rather than by right, so tread carefully. Should this one be busy, Theresa Lake is 0.7 miles off. Confirm access to Louise Lake locally before you travel.