Heron Lake Fishing
A 5-acre Georgia Public Fishing Area lake in Berrien County, part of Paradise PFA.
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Heron Lake: what to expect
Georgia mapping puts Heron Lake at 5 acres of water in Berrien County. Measured in a straight line, Enigma lies about 3 miles from the lake. It belongs to Paradise PFA, a WRD Public Fishing Area.
Fish named for it include largemouth bass, bluegill, redear sunfish, channel catfish, black crappie and brown bullhead.
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For Heron Lake, WRD access points, the forecast and record lists supply the fish below.
Species named in the guide for 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.
Boat ramps on Heron Lake
For Heron Lake the state maps no ramp; use one of the close launches below.
Ramps within a few miles of Heron Lake
- Paradise PFA, Lake Russell Boat RampLake Russell, under a mile east
- Paradise PFA, Lake Beaver Boat RampLake Beaver, under a mile east
- Paradise PFA, Horseshoe 4 Boat RampHorseshoe 4 Lake, under a mile north
- Paradise PFA, Horseshoe 3 Boat RampHorseshoe 3 Lake, under a mile north
- Paradise PFA, Horseshoe 5 Boat RampHorseshoe 5 Lake, under a mile northeast
- Paradise PFA, Tacklebuster Lake Boat RampTacklebuster Lake, under a mile northeast
WRD Water Access Points layer and CRD coastal ramps, checked October 2026.
Keeper rules Georgia sets for Heron Lake
At Paradise PFA the PFA rules read: 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.
Nearby lakes beside Heron Lake
Mallard's Rest sits under a mile from Heron Lake; Horseshoe Lake 4 is the largest of the neighbors.
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Ramps | Type | Species listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Lake | 5 | 0 | Public Fishing Area lake | 7 | |
| Mallard's Rest | under a mile northeast | 3 | 0 | Public Fishing Area lake | 0 |
| Noah's Ark | under a mile northeast | 4 | 0 | Public Fishing Area lake | 0 |
| Horseshoe Lake 4 | under a mile northeast | 34 | 1 | Public Fishing Area lake | 7 |
| Lake Russell, Berrien County | under a mile southeast | 28 | 1 | Public Fishing Area lake | 7 |
| Lake Charles | under a mile southeast | 5 | 0 | Public Fishing Area lake | 0 |
WRD waterbodies, reservoirs and Water Access Points layers.
Short drives from Heron Lake
Georgia lakes in the same area as Heron Lake
- Mallard's Restunder a mile northeast
- Noah's Arkunder a mile northeast
- Horseshoe Lake 4under a mile northeast
- Lake Russell, Berrien Countyunder a mile southeast
- Lake Charlesunder a mile southeast
Moving water near Heron Lake
- New River, Tift County11 miles
- Willacoochee River14 miles
- Alapaha River21 miles
Crickets, shiners and line near Heron Lake
- Paradise Public Fishing Areabait and tackle shop, Enigma, 1 mile
- Sports Centerbait and tackle shop, Tifton, 9 miles
- Hunter's Bait & Tacklebait and tackle shop, Fitzgerald, 24 miles
Places to stay close to Heron Lake
- Enigma3 miles
- Alapaha8 miles
- Unionville9 miles
County pages that include Heron Lake
- Berrien Countyseat: Nashville
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Pictures of the fish at Heron Lake
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Heron Lake: questions Georgia anglers send in
Which Georgia county is Heron Lake in?
Georgia county lines put it in Berrien County, about 3 miles from Enigma.
What acreage does Georgia list for Heron Lake?
5 acres.
Can a trailered boat get onto Heron Lake from a public ramp?
No public ramp is mapped on it; nearby launches are listed on this page.
Is Heron Lake good for bass?
Look for largemouth bass, bluegill, redear sunfish, channel catfish, black crappie, brown bullhead and hybrid striped bass.
What size limits apply at Heron 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.
What would a Georgia license for Heron Lake run me?
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 do I pick up bait on the road to Heron Lake?
Closest on our list: Paradise Public Fishing Area at 1 mile.
What is the nearest lake page to Heron Lake?
Mallard's Rest at under a mile.
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