Ross Point Park, Holly Hill Fishing

Ross Point Park is a small park on the Halifax River in Holly Hill, with a fishing pier and picnic benches on the river trail. It is a low-key spot for light tackle.

• Fishing pier over tidal Intracoastal water
• Sheepshead and black drum in the cool months, redfish and trout in the warm
• On the Halifax River Trail, so easy to walk or bike to
• Quieter than the busier parks to the north

The park is at 611 Riverside Drive in Holly Hill, on the river side of the road.

• Parking: a trail guide lists parking at the park; confirm the lot size on arrival
• Walk: a short, flat walk to the pier along the park path
• The Halifax River Trail passes through the park
• Hours and fees: not confirmed, so check the signs
• Nearby: Sunrise Park, about half a mile north, has more facilities

The pier fishes the same Halifax River mix as the rest of Holly Hill.

• Spring (Mar-May): seatrout and redfish on the moving tide, with jacks passing through
• Summer (Jun-Aug): mangrove snapper and mullet around the pilings, ladyfish at dusk
• Fall (Sep-Nov): redfish and black drum as the water cools, with flounder along the edges
• Winter (Dec-Feb): sheepshead and black drum on the pilings, trout on mild days

Light to medium spinning gear with 10 to 15 lb line is enough.

• Sheepshead: fiddler crabs or shrimp on a small hook against the pilings
• Black drum and redfish: shrimp, crab or cut bait on the bottom
• Seatrout: live shrimp under a popping cork or a soft plastic on a jig head
• Snapper: small live shrimp on a light leader
• A drop net helps lift bigger fish to the deck

The river rises and falls with the Atlantic tides, two highs and two lows a day, with gentler current than at an inlet.

• The outgoing tide sweeps bait past the pier
• Dawn and dusk beat midday heat
• Cool, clear winter days favor sheepshead
• Heavy rain clouds the river for a day or two
• A steady east wind can push water up the river and slow the bite

A small riverfront park, with the road and trail close by.

• Boat wakes from the Intracoastal rock the pier
• Wet boards can be slick
• Watch for cyclists and walkers on the trail
• Leave the pier at the first thunder of a summer storm
• Access: a flat path from the road; rails and ramps are not confirmed

Little is confirmed here.

• A fishing pier and picnic benches, per a trail guide
• Restrooms are not confirmed at this park; Sunrise Park to the north lists them
• No bait shop confirmed; bring bait and drinks
• Lights are not confirmed, so plan to fish in daylight

• Check the posted signs for hours and rules before you set up
• Fiddler crabs are the winter sheepshead bait
• Fish the outgoing tide at first light for redfish
• If the pier is busy, walk the trail north to Sunrise Park
• Pack out line and bait containers
• The trail makes a good option for a family member who does not fish

Ross Point Park is a Holly Hill city park, but the city's own page on fishing here was not found, so the managing body does not list fishing in anything we could read. Read the posted signs.

• Follow the park's posted hours and rules
• A Florida saltwater fishing license is required unless you are exempt
• Volusia County bars chumming; read the signs
• Check current FWC rules for size, bag and season limits before keeping anything
• Redfish and other species have special rules; check FWC