Cypress Lake Fishing
A 6-acre Georgia Public Fishing Area lake in Berrien County, part of Paradise PFA.
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Cypress Lake by the figures
Inside Berrien County, Cypress Lake holds about 6 acres of fishable water. The closest Census town is Enigma, roughly 3 miles from the water. This water is one of the lakes at Paradise PFA.
WRD access points here list largemouth bass, bluegill, redear sunfish, channel catfish, black crappie and brown bullhead.
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The Cypress Lake species list joins WRD access flags with forecast and record entries.
Fish the guide names at Paradise PFA: Largemouth bass, Bluegill, Redear sunfish, Channel catfish, Black crappie, Brown bullhead, Hybrid striped bass. Live fish (minnows) are allowed for bait.
WRD Water Access Points species flags, WRD fishing forecast and WRD record lists; checked October 2026.
Public launches at Cypress Lake
No mapped boat ramp touches Cypress Lake; the nearest launches follow.
Launch sites close to Cypress Lake
- Paradise PFA, Lake Patrick Boat RampLake Patrick, under a mile southeast
- Paradise PFA, Lake Paradise Boat RampLake Paradise, under a mile northeast
- Paradise PFA, Horseshoe 3 Boat RampHorseshoe 3 Lake, under a mile south
- Paradise PFA, Horseshoe 4 Boat RampHorseshoe 4 Lake, under a mile south
- Paradise PFA, Tacklebuster Lake Boat RampTacklebuster Lake, under a mile southeast
- Paradise PFA, Lake Bobben Boat RampLake Bobben, under a mile east
WRD Water Access Points layer and CRD coastal ramps, checked October 2026.
Regulations covering Cypress Lake
PFA limits printed for Paradise PFA: Daily creel limit is five (5) hybrid striped bass. Largemouth bass daily limit is five (5) total per person, only one over 24 inches. Hybrid striped bass daily creel limit is five (5) fish.
| Species | Daily limit | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Largemouth bass | 5; minimum length 14 inches unless otherwise posted | Open all year (PFA hours 24 hours a day unless posted) |
| Bream or sunfish (any one species or a combination) | 15 | Open all year |
| Channel catfish | 5 | Open all year |
| Grass carp | Must be released immediately | Open all year |
Public Fishing Areas ask for a Georgia fishing license ($15 resident, $50 nonresident) or a Lands Pass for anglers 16 and older, as posted at each area.
2026-2027 Georgia Hunting and Fishing Regulations, effective July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027; checked October 2026.
Close-by lakes lined up with Cypress Lake
Drive under a mile to reach Kingfisher Pond, the nearest; Foot Lake is the biggest close by.
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Ramps | Type | Species listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cypress Lake | 6 | 0 | Public Fishing Area lake | 7 | |
| Kingfisher Pond | under a mile south | 0 | 0 | Public Fishing Area lake | 0 |
| Lake Leslie | under a mile southwest | 0 | 0 | Public Fishing Area lake | 0 |
| Foot Lake | under a mile southwest | 2 | 0 | Public Fishing Area lake | 0 |
| Lake George | under a mile southwest | 1 | 0 | Public Fishing Area lake | 0 |
| Lake Cindy | under a mile southwest | 0 | 0 | Public Fishing Area lake | 0 |
WRD waterbodies, reservoirs and Water Access Points layers.
Spots by Cypress Lake
Lakes that pair well with Cypress Lake
- Kingfisher Pondunder a mile south
- Lake Leslieunder a mile southwest
- Foot Lakeunder a mile southwest
- Lake Georgeunder a mile southwest
- Lake Cindyunder a mile southwest
Rivers to pair with Cypress Lake
- New River, Tift County10 miles
- Willacoochee River15 miles
- Alapaha River22 miles
Gear and bait a short hop from Cypress Lake
- Paradise Public Fishing Areabait and tackle shop, Enigma, under a mile
- Sports Centerbait and tackle shop, Tifton, 9 miles
- Hunter's Bait & Tacklebait and tackle shop, Fitzgerald, 23 miles
Nearby towns for a Cypress Lake trip
- Enigma3 miles
- Alapaha9 miles
- Unionville9 miles
Cypress Lake, county by county
- Berrien Countyseat: Nashville
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Know what you hooked at Cypress Lake
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Things to know before you fish Cypress Lake
What part of Georgia holds Cypress Lake?
Georgia maps place it in Berrien County, about 3 miles from Enigma.
How big is Cypress Lake?
Close to 6 acres of water.
Is there a public boat ramp on Cypress Lake?
WRD shows no ramp there.
Which species turn up in Cypress Lake?
largemouth bass, bluegill, redear sunfish, channel catfish, black crappie, brown bullhead and hybrid striped bass, per WRD records.
Which rules cover Cypress Lake?
Daily creel limit is five (5) hybrid striped bass. Largemouth bass daily limit is five (5) total per person, only one over 24 inches. Hybrid striped bass daily creel limit is five (5) fish.
Which Georgia license do I carry at Cypress Lake?
Public Fishing Areas ask for a Georgia fishing license ($15 resident, $50 nonresident) or a Lands Pass for anglers 16 and older, as posted at each area.
Where are crickets and shiners sold near Cypress Lake?
Drive under a mile to Paradise Public Fishing Area.
What other Georgia lakes sit close to Cypress Lake?
Try Kingfisher Pond, under a mile away.
A weekend at Cypress Lake starts here
Licenses come from Go Outdoors Georgia; limits are on the next page.