Willow Cove

Q: 📍 Where is Willow Cove located?

Willow Cove is a lake located in Volusia County, Florida , United States . Its coordinates are: 29.297198531, -81.535481833.

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Florida, United States

5.0·11 catches

Logged catches

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Top fish species at Willow Cove

Channel catfish

Bluegill

Blue catfish

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Fishing regulations at Willow Cove, FL

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in Florida can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

Local laws and licenses

Florida fishing license

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Regulations for top species

Season open: year-round

Channel catfish

Regulation boundaryFL State Waters

Additional information

No minimum size. No bag limit unless you are in a fish management area. Bag limit reduced to six channel catfish in any fish management area except as provided by rules of the Commission.

Edibility

Very good Catch, Clean, Cook Channel Catfish by BlueGabe

Synonyms

Ictalurus punctatus

Season open: year-round

Bluegill

Regulation boundaryFL State Waters

Bag limit50

The maximum number of individual fish legally harvested per harvester per day. Bag limits are only for properly licensed anglers actively harvesting the species. People who are not actively harvesting or are not properly licensed (if a license is required) may NOT be counted for the purpose of bag limits.

Aggregate limit50

The maximum number of individual fish across an aggregate group of species legally harvested per harvester per day.

RequirementKeep intact

In waters where minimum-length or slot-size limits apply, game fish may not be filleted, nor their head or tail fin removed until the angler has completed fishing for the day.

Special gear

FL FW Game Fish

Freshwater game fish may only be taken with pole-and-line or rod-and-reel. There is no limit on the number of rods an angler may use.

Restrictions & requirements

Keep Intact

In waters where minimum-length or slot-size limits apply, game fish may not be filleted, nor their head or tail fin removed until the angler has completed fishing for the day.

Additional information

No minimum size. Whole pickerel or panfish (e.g., bluegill, redear sunfish, redbreast sunfish, spotted sunfish, flier, warmouth) or parts thereof may be used as bait for sportfishing by the angler who caught them. Whole pickerel or bream or parts thereof may not be used as bait for trotlines or bush hooks or any method other than by rod and reel or pole and line.

Edibility

Catch, Clean, Cook Bluegill

Synonyms

Lepomis macrochirus

Season open: year-round

Blue catfish

Regulation boundaryFL State Waters

Additional information

No minimum size limit. No bag limit. No closed season. It is illegal to introduce any nonnative fish or any other nonnative organism into the waters of the state. No live nonnative fish, except variable platys and fathead minnows (aka Missouri minnows), may be transported to or between waters for use as bait.

Edibility

Very good

Synonyms

Ictalurus furcatus

Local laws and licenses

Florida fishing license

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FAQ about Willow Cove fishing

📍 Where is Willow Cove located?

Willow Cove is a lake located in Volusia County, Florida, United States. Its coordinates are:

29°17′49.9″N 81°32′7.7″W

🎣 Where on Willow Cove is it best to fish?

Find the best fishing spots on Willow Cove by looking at where other anglers have caught fish. This can easily be done in the where it is also possible to see big fish potential and how good fishing is right now along with Garmin® depth maps.

🐟 What species are in Willow Cove?

The most common species in Willow Cove are:

Channel catfish - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
Bluegill - 2 members reported to have caught this fish
Blue catfish - 1 members reported to have caught this fish

📢 What are the latest Willow Cove fishing reports?

The latest Willow Cove fishing reports are:

@donaldlowelljr reported a nice Channel catfish.
@donaldlowelljr reported a nice Channel catfish.
@donaldlowelljr reported a nice Ruddy bowfin.
@donaldlowelljr reported a nice Bluegill.
@donaldlowelljr reported a nice Channel catfish.

🗓️ What species are in season at Willow Cove right now?

According to fishing regulations at Willow Cove, some of the species in season this November include: Common snook, Red grouper, Fat snook, Atlantic bluefin tuna, and Greater amberjack. For full details on other species — including bag limits, minimum and maximum size limits, and seasonal closures — download the .

🪪 Do I need a fishing license to fish at Willow Cove?

Fishing in Florida requires a valid state fishing license for anglers. Freshwater, saltwater, or combination licenses are available for residents and visitors, purchasable online, by phone, or at authorized retailers.

In Florida, no fishing license is required for anglers under 16 or residents 65 and older. A few other exceptions worth knowing:

Free fishing days — most states designate 1–2 weekends a year where anyone can fish without a license
Tribal waters — tribal members fishing on tribal land operate under separate tribal regulations
Private ponds — landowners fishing their own water typically don't need a license

Non-residents usually pay more for a license than residents. Some species also require an extra stamp or endorsement on top of your base license.

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Willow Cove

Top fish species at Willow Cove

Willow Cove fishing reports

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Fishing regulations at Willow Cove, FL

Regulations for top species

Channel catfish

Bluegill

Blue catfish

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