Duck Pond Fishing
A 19-acre Georgia Public Fishing Area lake in Berrien County, part of Paradise PFA.
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Duck Pond by the figures
Inside Berrien County, Duck Pond holds about 19 acres of fishable water. The closest Census town is Enigma, roughly 2 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 Duck Pond 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 Duck Pond
No mapped boat ramp touches Duck Pond; the nearest launches follow.
Launch sites close to Duck Pond
- Paradise PFA, Lake Paradise Boat RampLake Paradise, under a mile northwest
- Paradise PFA, Lake Bobben Boat RampLake Bobben, under a mile east
- Paradise PFA, Lake Patrick Boat RampLake Patrick, under a mile south
- Paradise PFA, Tacklebuster Lake Boat RampTacklebuster Lake, under a mile south
- Paradise PFA, Horseshoe 3 Boat RampHorseshoe 3 Lake, under a mile southwest
- Paradise PFA, Horseshoe 4 Boat RampHorseshoe 4 Lake, 1 mile south
WRD Water Access Points layer and CRD coastal ramps, checked October 2026.
Regulations covering Duck Pond
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 Duck Pond
Drive under a mile to reach Lake Winn, the nearest; Lake Paradise is the biggest close by.
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Ramps | Type | Species listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duck Pond | 19 | 0 | Public Fishing Area lake | 7 | |
| Lake Winn | under a mile southwest | 1 | 0 | Public Fishing Area lake | 0 |
| Jeff's Pond | under a mile south | 2 | 0 | Public Fishing Area lake | 0 |
| Lake Woodie | under a mile east | 2 | 0 | Public Fishing Area lake | 0 |
| Lake Paradise | under a mile north | 48 | 1 | Public Fishing Area lake | 9 |
| Lower Canal | under a mile southeast | 4 | 0 | Public Fishing Area lake | 0 |
WRD waterbodies, reservoirs and Water Access Points layers.
Spots by Duck Pond
Lakes that pair well with Duck Pond
- Lake Winnunder a mile southwest
- Jeff's Pondunder a mile south
- Lake Woodieunder a mile east
- Lake Paradiseunder a mile north
- Lower Canalunder a mile southeast
Rivers to pair with Duck Pond
- New River, Tift County11 miles
- Willacoochee River14 miles
- Alapaha River21 miles
Gear and bait a short hop from Duck Pond
- 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 Duck Pond trip
- Enigma2 miles
- Alapaha8 miles
- Unionville9 miles
Duck Pond, county by county
- Berrien Countyseat: Nashville
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Know what you hooked at Duck Pond
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Things to know before you fish Duck Pond
What part of Georgia holds Duck Pond?
Georgia maps place it in Berrien County, about 2 miles from Enigma.
How big is Duck Pond?
Close to 19 acres of water.
Is there a public boat ramp on Duck Pond?
WRD shows no ramp there.
Which species turn up in Duck Pond?
largemouth bass, bluegill, redear sunfish, channel catfish, black crappie, brown bullhead and hybrid striped bass, per WRD records.
Which rules cover Duck Pond?
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 Duck Pond?
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 Duck Pond?
Drive under a mile to Paradise Public Fishing Area.
What other Georgia lakes sit close to Duck Pond?
Try Lake Winn, under a mile away.
A weekend at Duck Pond starts here
Licenses come from Go Outdoors Georgia; limits are on the next page.