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Dean Dead River

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Florida, United States

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Top fish species at Dean Dead River

Channel catfish
Channel catfish
Bluegill
Bluegill
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General info

Dean Dead River is a swamp located in Volusia County, Florida, United States. It is most popular for fishing Channel catfish and Bluegill.

Location

29°00′2.5″N 81°22′18.4″W
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Fishing regulations at Dean Dead River, 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.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching Channel catfish as of April 24th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Channel catfish

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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.

Ictalurus punctatus

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29°00′2.5″N 81°22′18.4″W
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FAQ about Dean Dead River fishing

Dean Dead River is a swamp located in Volusia County, Florida, United States. Its coordinates are:
29°00′2.5″N 81°22′18.4″W
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Find the best fishing spots on Dean Dead River 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.
The most common species in Dean Dead River are:
  • Channel catfish - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Bluegill - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
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