Georgia Public Fishing Areas

Horseshoe 2 Pond Fishing

A 8-acre Georgia Public Fishing Area lake in Berrien County, part of Paradise PFA.

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Berrien County

First things to know about Horseshoe 2 Pond

Horseshoe 2 Pond is a Georgia Public Fishing Area lake of 8 acres located in Berrien County. Another name in use for it is Horseshoe 2. For fuel and food, Enigma sits about 3 miles off. It sits inside Paradise PFA, run by the Wildlife Resources Division.

Species flagged for it by WRD include largemouth bass, bluegill, redear sunfish, channel catfish, black crappie and brown bullhead.

8acres
0public ramps
7species listed
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Fish

The Horseshoe 2 Pond species list

Every fish here is named for Horseshoe 2 Pond by a WRD source.

At Paradise PFA the guide prints this species line: 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.

Access

Ramps that put trailers into Horseshoe 2 Pond

Since Horseshoe 2 Pond has no ramp on the WRD map, try the launches listed nearby.

More public ramps around Horseshoe 2 Pond

  • Paradise PFA, Horseshoe 3 Boat RampHorseshoe 3 Lake, under a mile southeast
  • Paradise PFA, Horseshoe 4 Boat RampHorseshoe 4 Lake, under a mile southeast
  • Paradise PFA, Lake Patrick Boat RampLake Patrick, under a mile east
  • Paradise PFA, Horseshoe 5 Boat RampHorseshoe 5 Lake, under a mile southeast
  • Paradise PFA, Tacklebuster Lake Boat RampTacklebuster Lake, under a mile east
  • Paradise PFA, Lake Beaver Boat RampLake Beaver, under a mile southeast

WRD Water Access Points layer and CRD coastal ramps, checked October 2026.

Regulations

Harvest rules for Horseshoe 2 Pond

Paradise PFA follows this rule from the guide: 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.

SpeciesDaily limitSeason
Largemouth bass5; minimum length 14 inches unless otherwise postedOpen all year (PFA hours 24 hours a day unless posted)
Bream or sunfish (any one species or a combination)15Open all year
Channel catfish5Open all year
Grass carpMust be released immediatelyOpen 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.

Compare

Lakes near Horseshoe 2 Pond side by side

Of the lakes around Horseshoe 2 Pond, Horseshoe 1 Pond is nearest (under a mile) and Horseshoe 3 Pond is largest.

LakeDistanceAcresRampsTypeSpecies listed
Horseshoe 2 Pond80Public Fishing Area lake7
Horseshoe 1 Pondunder a mile northeast30Public Fishing Area lake0
Lake Windyunder a mile northwest10Public Fishing Area lake0
Lake Georgiaunder a mile north30Public Fishing Area lake0
Horseshoe 3 Pondunder a mile southeast171Public Fishing Area lake7
Lake Cindyunder a mile north00Public Fishing Area lake0

WRD waterbodies, reservoirs and Water Access Points layers.

Nearby

Within reach of Horseshoe 2 Pond

Neighboring lakes to Horseshoe 2 Pond

  • Horseshoe 1 Pondunder a mile northeast
  • Lake Windyunder a mile northwest
  • Lake Georgiaunder a mile north
  • Horseshoe 3 Pondunder a mile southeast
  • Lake Cindyunder a mile north

Creeks and rivers around Horseshoe 2 Pond

Bait and tackle stops near Horseshoe 2 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

Georgia towns handy to Horseshoe 2 Pond

  • Enigma3 miles
  • Alapaha8 miles
  • Unionville9 miles

Which counties share Horseshoe 2 Pond

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In pictures

Scenes from the water around Horseshoe 2 Pond

Withlacoochee River, Georgia
Withlacoochee River 49 mi
Photo: Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 4.0
Ochlockonee River, Georgia
Ochlockonee River 44 mi
Photo: Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 4.0
Flint River, Georgia
Flint River 62 mi
Photo: Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 3.0
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Satilla River 78 mi
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Answers

Horseshoe 2 Pond in a few quick answers

Which Georgia town makes a handy base for Horseshoe 2 Pond?

Head for Berrien County, about 3 miles from Enigma.

What size is Horseshoe 2 Pond on the state map?

Georgia data give 8 acres.

Where do I launch a boat on Horseshoe 2 Pond?

No mapped ramp, so use a nearby launch.

Which fish do Georgia sources tie to Horseshoe 2 Pond?

Expect largemouth bass, bluegill, redear sunfish, channel catfish, black crappie, brown bullhead and hybrid striped bass.

Are there exceptions to statewide limits on Horseshoe 2 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.

Is a trout license needed at Horseshoe 2 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.

Is there a bait store close to Horseshoe 2 Pond?

Paradise Public Fishing Area is the nearest at under a mile.

Is there another lake near Horseshoe 2 Pond?

Horseshoe 1 Pond sits under a mile from it.

Circle a Saturday for Horseshoe 2 Pond

Read the posted rules and keep your license on you.