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Deer Creek Waterways & Fishing
Deer Creek Waterways & Fishing
Our lakes and canals are one of Deer Creek Village’s special features. They’re home to fish, birds, turtles, and other wildlife. Please help protect them by following these simple guidelines.
Catch and release only.
Waterfront residents may fish from their own property, within their side property lines.
Fishing is also permitted at the entrances where waterways meet the street. (See PDF above.)
Fishing or walking beyond these access points or behind another resident’s property is not permitted.
Swimming, wading, boats, kayaks, canoes, and other watercraft are not permitted.
Water may not be taken from Deer Creek waterways for irrigation without a permit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I fish if I don’t live on the water?
Fishing is permitted at the entrances where the waterways meet the street. At no time is wandering/fishing past these points permitted.
Can I walk around the lakes?
No. Fishing is limited to the waterway entrances described above, and residents may not walk around the waterways or fish behind another resident’s property and respect all No Trespassing signs.
Can I swim, wade, or launch a kayak?
No. Swimming, wading, and all boats or watercraft—including kayaks, canoes, paddle boats, and motorized watercraft—are not permitted.
Alligators
Alligators
Living in Florida means sharing our community with native wildlife, including alligators. Please help keep our residents, pets, and local wildlife safe by never approaching, feeding, harassing, or attempting to interact with a wild alligator..
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I do if I am concerned about an alligator?
For best results, please follow this simple three-step process:
1. Call FWC: Report the alligator to the FWC Nuisance Alligator Hotline at 866-392-4286.
2. Get the FWC report number. Ask for the report number and keep it for reference. This identifies your report with FWC and
helps with any necessary follow-up.
3. Share the report number with RealManage: Email the FWC report number to DEERCRVI@CiraMail.com. RealManage will document the report and coordinate with Valencia Water Control District. This allows community management to maintain a record of the concern and handle the coordination with Valencia rather than requiring the homeowner to do so separately.
Why is feeding an alligator dangerous?
Feeding a wild alligator can cause it to lose its natural fear of humans and associate people with food. This can result in alligators approaching homes, docks, boats, pets, or people expecting to be fed.
What happens when an alligator becomes accustomed to people?
Once an alligator becomes habituated to people, it can become a serious safety concern and may ultimately be classified as a nuisance animal.
Is feeding an alligator illegal?
Yes. Florida Statute Section 372.667 prohibits intentionally feeding or enticing wild alligators and crocodiles. Violations may result in fines and other legal consequences.
What should I do if I simply see an alligator?
Seeing an alligator does not necessarily mean there is a problem. Never approach, feed, harass, or attempt to interact with a wild alligator.
Living with Sandhill Cranes
Living with Sandhill Cranes
Sandhill cranes are a familiar part of Deer Creek Village and are protected by Florida law. The best way to help keep them wild is simple: never feed them. Feeding cranes can cause them to lose their natural fear of people, become aggressive, and create safety concerns for both people and wildlife.
Why is feeding an alligator dangerous?
Why is feeding an alligator dangerous?
Feeding a wild alligator can cause it to lose its natural fear of humans and associate people with
Feeding a wild alligator can cause it to lose its natural fear of humans and associate people with
food. This can result in alligators approaching homes, docks, boats, pets, or people expecting to
food. This can result in alligators approaching homes, docks, boats, pets, or people expecting to
be fed.
be fed.
What happens when an alligator becomes accustomed to people?
What happens when an alligator becomes accustomed to people?
Once an alligator becomes habituated to people, it can become a serious safety concern and may
Once an alligator becomes habituated to people, it can become a serious safety concern and may
ultimately be classified as a nuisance animal.
ultimately be classified as a nuisance animal.
Is feeding an alligator illegal?
Is feeding an alligator illegal?
Yes. Florida Statute Section 372.667 prohibits intentionally feeding or enticing wild alligators and
Yes. Florida Statute Section 372.667 prohibits intentionally feeding or enticing wild alligators and
crocodiles. Violations may result in fines and other legal consequences.
crocodiles. Violations may result in fines and other legal consequences.
What should I do if I simply see an alligator?
What should I do if I simply see an alligator?
Seeing an alligator does not necessarily mean there is a problem. Never approach, feed, harass, or
Seeing an alligator does not necessarily mean there is a problem. Never approach, feed, harass, or
attempt to interact with a wild alligator.
attempt to interact with a wild alligator.
Can I feed the sandhill cranes?
No. Feeding sandhill cranes is illegal and harmful. It teaches them to associate people with food, which can lead to aggressive behavior.
What should I do if a crane approaches me?
Help keep cranes wild by encouraging them to move away. Wave your arms, clap your hands, make loud noises, or spray the adult birds with a strong stream of water from a hose if necessary.
What if I see someone feeding the cranes?
Please report illegal feeding to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) - See brochure.
Living with White-tailed Deer
Living with White-tailed Deer
White-tailed deer are a familiar sight in Deer Creek Village, especially at dawn and dusk. The best way to help keep them wild is simple: never feed them. Feeding deer can cause them to lose their natural fear of people, become aggressive, and damage landscaping.
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I feed the deer?
No. Please do not feed deer or leave out food that may attract them. Feeding wildlife is harmful and can lead to conflicts with people and pets and attracts coyotes and raccoons.
What should I do if I find a fawn alone?
Leave it alone. The mother is usually nearby and will return. Avoid touching or approaching young fawns.
How can I keep deer out of my yard or garden?
Choose deer-resistant plants, install fencing where practical, or use motion-activated sprinklers or deer repellents to discourage browsing.
Living with Waterfowl
Living with Waterfowl
Canada geese, ducks, and other waterfowl are a familiar part of Deer Creek Village. Please help keep them wild by never feeding them. If you see them at the community pool or other common areas, simply make some noise to encourage them to move along.
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I feed the ducks or geese?
No. Please do not feed waterfowl. They can find their own food, and feeding them often creates nuisance and safety problems.
How can I discourage geese from my property?
Avoid feeding them, keep a buffer of taller vegetation near the water’s edge, and use fences or other barriers to discourage birds from walking onto lawns.
Can I move nests or harm geese?
No. Ducks, geese, and other native waterfowl are protected by federal and state laws. Their nests and eggs may not be disturbed except as allowed by law.
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