St. Johns River fishing charters in DeLand
DeLand bass fishing and crappie trips on the St. Johns River, with a local guide.
DeLand bass fishing on the St. Johns River covers the river, its creeks, grass lines and the Lake Woodruff area, with largemouth bass all year and crappie in the cooler months. Book 4-, 6- or 8-hour bass trips or 4- and 6-hour crappie trips online with live dates.
Book your St. Johns River fishing trip
Every calendar below shows live availability. Choose your number of guests, a date and a time, then book.
Bass trips
4-hour bass charter
6-hour bass charter
8-hour bass charter
Crappie trips
4-hour crappie trip
6-hour crappie trip
Meeting spot: Ed Stone Park boat ramp near DeLand. Your guide confirms the spot and start time with you before the trip, based on conditions. Each angler 16 or older needs a Florida freshwater fishing license unless exempt. Free cancellation up to 72 hours before. Full refund or free reschedule if the guide cancels for weather. Questions? Call (407) 392-4593, 9 am – 6 pm.
How do you book a St. Johns River fishing charter in DeLand?
iOutdoors books guided largemouth bass trips (4, 6 or 8 hours) and crappie trips (4 or 6 hours) on the St. Johns River from DeLand, with live dates online. The guide provides the boat, fuel, rods, reels and lures, and each angler 16 or older needs a Florida freshwater fishing license unless exempt.
What's included and what's not
- Professional local fishing guide
- Boat and fuel
- Rods, reels and tackle
- Artificial lures
- Life jackets
- Florida freshwater fishing license (required for most anglers 16 and older)
- Live wild shiners (optional; ask your guide about the cost)
- Guide tip (10–20% is customary)
- Food and drinks
- Transportation to the boat ramp
What to bring
St. Johns River near DeLand
The St. Johns River flows north through or past more than half a dozen lakes on its way to Jacksonville. Near DeLand it winds through marsh and cypress, and FWC describes the stretch from Lake Monroe to Lake George as mostly channelized, with oxbows off the main river.
DeLand trips fish the river, its creeks and the Lake Woodruff area for largemouth bass all year and black crappie in the cooler months. They put in at the Ed Stone Park boat ramp, the same ramp used to reach Lake Woodruff and Lake George; tell your guide if you’d like to fish either lake. It is the closest St. Johns River fishing to Daytona Beach, New Smyrna Beach and Orlando. Your guide confirms the boat ramp and start time with you before the trip.
Fish you can catch on the St. Johns River
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Size limits, bag limits and seasons change: see the FWC freshwater fishing regulations.
Reviews from DeLand St. Johns River trips
5.011 reviews
Incredible Fishing Adventure on St Johns River
I had an amazing experience fishing with Robert Stumpe of St Johns River Fishing! From start to finish, the trip was well-organized, and Robert made sure everything went smoothly. The boat was clean, comfortable, and equipped with everything we needed for a successful day on the water. Robert’s…
John T. · July 2025
My son and I had an incredible super half day with Cpt Robert Stumpe on St Johns River. My son is a novice angler and I’m probably just shy of intermediate and Robert was extremely helpful and patient. He taught us so many things about river fishing and had us all over the river and put us on a lot…
Cary S Boyd Sr · June 2025 · Google
Great Day on St Johns River
Fishing with Capt. Robert on the St. Johns River was a fantastic experience! He knew the river inside and out and had us on fish quickly. His boat was clean, comfortable, and fully equipped for a great day on the water. Capt. Robert was friendly, professional, and made the whole trip relaxed and…
Santos Paul · April 2025
Fishing on the St Johns River with Capt Stumpe
Robert is a true professional — knowledgeable, patient, and passionate about what he does. He knew the river inside and out and put us right on the fish! The boat was clean, comfortable, and fully equipped with high-quality gear. Robert made sure everything was set up for success and went above and…
Debra Stone · April 2025
An Incredible Fishing Adventure with St Johns River Fishing Charters
I had an amazing experience fishing with Robert Stumpe of St Johns River Fishing Charters! From start to finish, the trip was well-organized, and Robert made sure everything went smoothly. The boat was clean, comfortable, and equipped with everything we needed for a successful day on the water…
Paul Christen · March 2025
Morning Session
St Johns River Palatka Fishing Trip - 6 Hrs
Richard Norris · December 2023
Informational
I've been fishing in Northeast Florida for nearly 3 decades and the website was very helpful and informative.
Brad · July 2017
Beautiful Place!
Astor is so beautiful, has a great access to St Johns river. I just love this place!
Mary Josephson · June 2017
Fish of a life time. Twice!!!
Every year I go down to Daytona for bike week. Last year I decided to take one day out of bike week to go bass fishing. Searched the Internet for places and guides. Found bass online and booked a trip on the St. John's river with Captn Steve. To make it short and sweet, caught the biggest large…
alex2494 · April 2016 · TripAdvisor
Bass trip on the St. Johns with Captain Steve
Had a great day with Captain Steve fishing out of Castaways in Astor. He had us around the bass all day. My friend and I both fish some tournaments and it's clear Steve knows his stuff. Looking forward to another trip with him in the future.
klt32 · February 2016 · TripAdvisor
Professionalism...
Bass Online Team, We just had a wonderful time with Capt Steve on the St. Johns River. Thanks for your professionalism for handling my last two trips with your guides service…the email notifications with instructions are great reminders!
Mike Twigg · November 2015
DeLand bass fishing on the St. Johns River: what you can catch
St. Johns River fishing in DeLand is mostly about largemouth bass, which hold on grass lines, creek mouths and cover in the river and the Lake Woodruff area. Black crappie, called speckled perch or specks, are the winter target. Bluegill and shellcracker bed in spring and summer. Late winter and spring bring the bass spawn; in summer, the early-morning bite is best.
What's biting by season
Winter Dec–Feb
- Crappie at their best
- Bass move shallow as the spawn begins
Spring Mar–May
- Bass spawn and post-spawn
- Bluegill and shellcracker on beds
Summer Jun–Aug
- Early-morning topwater bass, deeper patterns midday
Fall Sep–Nov
- Bass feed up as the water cools
- Crappie start to bite as it cools
- Every angler 16 or older needs a Florida freshwater fishing license unless exempt. Buy it online before the trip.
- Black bass: 5 per person per day, and only 1 may be 16" or longer. Some waters have special bass rules; your guide will tell you before the trip.
- Crappie: 25 per person per day, 10" minimum.
Source: FWC. Limits change; your guide has the current rules.
DeLand St. Johns River fishing guide
Near DeLand the St. Johns River winds through marsh and cypress, with the Lake Woodruff area off the river. It is the closest St. Johns River fishing to Daytona Beach, New Smyrna Beach and Orlando.
Where you’ll fish
DeLand trips fish the middle St. Johns River and the lakes off it. FWC describes the river from Lake Monroe to Lake George as mostly channelized, with oxbows off the main river. Grass lines, creek mouths and cover hold bass all year. Trips meet at the Ed Stone Park boat ramp near DeLand; your guide confirms the spot and start time before the trip.
How the trips work
Bass and crappie trips both run from a bass boat. Your guide provides rods, reels, lures and tackle, and can set you up with live wild shiners for bass, which are optional and cost extra. Crappie trips use light tackle with jigs and minnows. Most bass are photographed and released.
Best time to go
Bass fishing is good all year. Late winter and spring bring the spawn and the best shot at a big fish. Crappie are best in the cooler months, about November to March. In summer, go early before the heat and afternoon storms.
Tips for planning your trip
Buy a Florida freshwater fishing license online before the trip. Morning trips usually fish best, especially in summer.
Questions about DeLand St. Johns River trips
How much does a St. Johns River fishing charter in DeLand cost?
Bass trips start at $325 for 4 hours, $425 for 6 hours and $525 for 8 hours. Crappie trips start at $325 for 4 hours and $425 for 6 hours. The live calendar shows the price for each date.
What fish can I catch on the St. Johns River near DeLand?
Largemouth bass are the main target all year, and black crappie (speckled perch) in the cooler months. FWC lists largemouth bass, bluegill, redear sunfish, striped bass and brown bullhead among the popular fish of the lower St. Johns River and its lakes.
What is included?
Your guide, the bass boat and fuel, rods, reels and tackle, artificial lures and life jackets. The Florida freshwater license, live shiners and the guide’s tip are not included.
Do I need a fishing license?
Yes. Each angler 16 or older needs a Florida freshwater fishing license unless exempt. You can buy one online before the trip.
How many people can come?
Up to 4 people on the bass boat. Choose your number of guests in the calendar; it shows how many can book.
Which trip length should I book?
A 4-hour trip is a good first trip and fits families. Bass trips run 4, 6 or 8 hours; crappie trips run 4 or 6 hours.
Where do we meet?
Trips meet at the Ed Stone Park boat ramp. Your guide confirms the spot and start time with you before the trip, based on conditions.
What should I bring?
Your fishing license, polarized sunglasses, sunscreen, a hat, a light rain jacket, water and snacks, and a phone or camera in a dry bag.
What if the weather is bad?
If the guide cancels for weather, you get a full refund or a free reschedule. You can also cancel for free up to 72 hours before your trip.
When is the best time to fish the St. Johns River near DeLand?
Bass fishing is good all year, with the spawn in late winter and spring. Crappie are best from about November to March. In summer, the early-morning bite is best.
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