Horseshoe 5 Pond Fishing
A 29-acre Georgia Public Fishing Area lake in Berrien County, part of Paradise PFA.
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First things to know about Horseshoe 5 Pond
Horseshoe 5 Pond is a Georgia Public Fishing Area lake of 29 acres located in Berrien County. Another name in use for it is Horseshoe 5. For fuel and food, Enigma sits about 2 miles off. It sits inside Paradise PFA, run by the Wildlife Resources Division.
Species flagged for it by WRD include largemouth bass, channel catfish, brown bullhead, black crappie, bluegill and redear sunfish. There are 1 public boat ramp on it.
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Every fish here is named for Horseshoe 5 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.
Ramps that put trailers into Horseshoe 5 Pond
- Paradise PFA, Horseshoe 5 Boat Ramp1 lane, fee, Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division
More public ramps around Horseshoe 5 Pond
- Paradise PFA, Lake Beaver Boat RampLake Beaver, under a mile south
- Paradise PFA, Horseshoe 4 Boat RampHorseshoe 4 Lake, under a mile northwest
- Paradise PFA, Tacklebuster Lake Boat RampTacklebuster Lake, under a mile north
- Paradise PFA, Horseshoe 3 Boat RampHorseshoe 3 Lake, under a mile northwest
- Paradise PFA, Lake Russell Boat RampLake Russell, under a mile south
- Paradise PFA, Lake Patrick Boat RampLake Patrick, under a mile north
WRD Water Access Points layer and CRD coastal ramps, checked October 2026.
Harvest rules for Horseshoe 5 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.
| 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.
Lakes near Horseshoe 5 Pond side by side
Of the lakes around Horseshoe 5 Pond, Horseshoe 6 Pond is nearest (under a mile) and Horseshoe Lake 4 is largest.
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Ramps | Type | Species listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horseshoe 5 Pond | 29 | 1 | Public Fishing Area lake | 8 | |
| Horseshoe 6 Pond | under a mile southeast | 3 | 0 | Public Fishing Area lake | 0 |
| Lake Bird | under a mile south | 2 | 0 | Public Fishing Area lake | 0 |
| Bowl | under a mile northeast | 3 | 0 | Public Fishing Area lake | 0 |
| Horseshoe Lake 4 | under a mile west | 34 | 1 | Public Fishing Area lake | 7 |
| Saucer | under a mile north | 2 | 0 | Public Fishing Area lake | 0 |
WRD waterbodies, reservoirs and Water Access Points layers.
Within reach of Horseshoe 5 Pond
Neighboring lakes to Horseshoe 5 Pond
- Horseshoe 6 Pondunder a mile southeast
- Lake Birdunder a mile south
- Bowlunder a mile northeast
- Horseshoe Lake 4under a mile west
- Saucerunder a mile north
Creeks and rivers around Horseshoe 5 Pond
- New River, Tift County11 miles
- Willacoochee River14 miles
- Alapaha River21 miles
Bait and tackle stops near Horseshoe 5 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, 24 miles
Georgia towns handy to Horseshoe 5 Pond
- Enigma2 miles
- Alapaha8 miles
- Unionville9 miles
Which counties share Horseshoe 5 Pond
- Berrien Countyseat: Nashville
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Scenes from the water around Horseshoe 5 Pond
Photo: Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 4.0
Photo: Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 4.0
Photo: Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
Photo: Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
Horseshoe 5 Pond in a few quick answers
Which Georgia town makes a handy base for Horseshoe 5 Pond?
Head for Berrien County, about 2 miles from Enigma.
What size is Horseshoe 5 Pond on the state map?
Georgia data give 29 acres.
Where do I launch a boat on Horseshoe 5 Pond?
Try Paradise PFA, Horseshoe 5 Boat Ramp, one of 1 public ramp.
Which fish do Georgia sources tie to Horseshoe 5 Pond?
Expect largemouth bass, channel catfish, brown bullhead, black crappie, bluegill, redear sunfish and warmouth.
Are there exceptions to statewide limits on Horseshoe 5 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 5 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 5 Pond?
Paradise Public Fishing Area is the nearest at under a mile.
Is there another lake near Horseshoe 5 Pond?
Horseshoe 6 Pond sits under a mile from it.
Circle a Saturday for Horseshoe 5 Pond
Read the posted rules and keep your license on you.