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Sheepshead fishing in Volusia County

19 rated shore spots in Volusia County hold sheepshead — ranked below with today's live forecast score for the species.

Sheepshead forecast map for Volusia County

Every spot colored by how it fishes for sheepshead right now. Scrub the timeline, tap a pin for its forecast, or go full screen.

When to go

Out of season — best Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Dec
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Size, bag and season rules in Volusia County

Open: keep up to 8 a day of 12 in or more

Volusia County

Rules set by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

Minimum size
12 inMeasured nose to tail, tail pinched
Bag limit
8 a day

Source: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission · checked Sep 30, 2026

A summary of the rules these authorities publish for anglers, checked on the dates shown. It is not legal advice: the authority's own page is the rule, and rules can change.

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Best sheepshead spots in Volusia County

1Ponce Inlet Jetty, Lighthouse Point ParkGood · 70HotspotThe winter and spring star. Fiddler crabs or shrimp dropped tight to the rocks from the jetty deck.2New Smyrna Beach North CausewayGood · 70HotspotWinter and spring on the bridge pilings; fiddler crabs tight to the concrete.3Port Orange Causeway ParkFair · 62HotspotWinter and early spring on the pier and bridge pilings; fiddler crabs or shrimp dropped tight to the structure.4Granada Bridge at Cassen ParkFair · 62HotspotThe winter favorite on the bridge pilings; fiddler crabs dropped straight down.5Smyrna Dunes ParkGood · 70ReliableWinter and spring near the south jetty rocks. Fiddler crabs on a short leader.6Daytona Beach Main Street PierFair · 56ReliableWinter fish on the pilings; fiddler crabs dropped straight down.7Bethune Point ParkFair · 52ReliableWinter and spring on the pier pilings with fiddler crabs or shrimp.8Tomoka State ParkFair · 62ReliableNamed by the park; winter and spring beside pilings and oyster with fiddler crabs.9Mary McLeod Bethune Beach ParkFair · 63ReliableWinter on the pier pilings with fiddler crabs.10River Breeze Park, Oak HillFair · 62ReliableWinter and spring on the pier pilings with fiddler crabs.11Sunrise Park, Holly HillFair · 55ReliableDecember to March, fiddler crabs dropped right against the pier pilings.12Michael Crotty Bicentennial ParkFair · 62ReliableWinter and spring on the dock pilings with fiddler crabs.13Colin's Park, Daytona BeachFair · 56ReliableWinter and spring on the dock pilings with fiddler crabs.14Riverfront Veterans Memorial Park, South DaytonaFair · 52ReliableCool months along the seawall and pier pilings; fiddler crabs fished straight down.15North Peninsula State ParkGood · 68Worth a tryWinter near oyster and structure on fiddler crabs.16Seminole RestFair · 62Worth a tryWinter near the dock pilings with fiddler crabs.17Sanchez Park, Ormond BeachFair · 61Worth a tryWinter on fiddler crabs tight to the pilings.18Seabridge Riverfront ParkFair · 62Worth a tryDecember to March on fiddler crabs dropped beside the pilings.19Spruce Creek Park, Port OrangeFair · 61Worth a tryWinter near oyster and structure on fiddler crabs.
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Tactics for sheepshead

Top baits, best first

  1. Fiddler Crabs
  2. Live Shrimp
  3. Sand Fleas (Mole Crabs)
  4. Dead Shrimp

Rigs that work, best first

  1. Knocker Rig
  2. Split-Shot Rig
  3. Jighead

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