The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (point drop-off) is open for everyone; the other 5 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Lake Beresford
Volusia County, Florida · about 740 acres (1.2 sq mi)
72°F water, calm this morning.
About Lake Beresford
Lake Beresford is a lake in Volusia County, Florida, covering about 740 acres.
It stretches about 2.4 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 6 miles. West DeLand lies about 1.3 miles to the north. Deltona, the nearest city, is about 7 miles southeast.
- Size
- About 740 acres (1.2 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 6 miles
- End to end
- About 2.4 miles
- County
- Volusia County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise
- 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 4:00 pm – 5:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish to expect
Lakes like Lake Beresford in Florida usually hold largemouth bass, bluegill and sunfish, crappie and catfish. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. With the surface at 72°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- GoodLargemouth bass
Active early and late. Head to shade, docks and grass in midday.
- GoodBluegill and sunfish
Active around docks and weeds.
- FairCrappie
Scattered after the spawn. Try docks and brush at mid depth.
- GoodCatfish
Active. Evenings and nights are best.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Point drop-off
The bottom falls away fast off this point; fish rest deep and move up the slope to feed.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
5 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.
Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.
Water temperature
At the surface, seen .
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:47 am · sunset 5:31 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Beresford
- West DeLandabout 1.3 mi north
- De Land Southwestabout 2.1 mi northeast
- Orange Cityabout 3 mi southeast
- DeLandabout 3.2 mi northeast
- Deltonanearest city, about 7 mi southeast
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Questions about Lake Beresford
What fish are in Lake Beresford?
Lakes like Lake Beresford usually hold largemouth bass, bluegill and sunfish, crappie and catfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Lake Beresford?
We have no published depth for this lake. The 3-D view gives an estimated shape of the bed: where the deep basin and the drop-offs are. Not for navigation.
How big is Lake Beresford?
About 740 acres, with about 6 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Beresford?
West DeLand is about 1.3 miles north; De Land Southwest is about 2.1 miles northeast.
What is the water temperature at Lake Beresford today?
The surface was about 72°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Lake Beresford on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
