Horseshoe Lake 4 Fishing
A 34-acre Georgia Public Fishing Area lake in Berrien County, part of Paradise PFA.
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Quick look at Horseshoe Lake 4
The surface of Horseshoe Lake 4 measures 34 acres, found in Berrien County. It also answers to Horseshoe 4 and Horseshoe Lake 3. Enigma is the nearest town on the map, near 2 miles out. Paradise PFA includes this lake.
The state lists largemouth bass, channel catfish, brown bullhead, black crappie, bluegill and redear sunfish for this water. WRD maps 1 public boat ramp here.
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Species shown for Horseshoe Lake 4 come from WRD access point records, its forecast and the record book.
Guide listing 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.
Launch sites at Horseshoe Lake 4
- Paradise PFA, Horseshoe 4 Boat Ramp1 lane, fee, Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division
More launches a short tow from Horseshoe Lake 4
- Paradise PFA, Horseshoe 5 Boat RampHorseshoe 5 Lake, under a mile northeast
- Paradise PFA, Horseshoe 3 Boat RampHorseshoe 3 Lake, under a mile northwest
- Paradise PFA, Lake Beaver Boat RampLake Beaver, under a mile southeast
- Paradise PFA, Lake Russell Boat RampLake Russell, under a mile south
- Paradise PFA, Tacklebuster Lake Boat RampTacklebuster Lake, under a mile northeast
- Paradise PFA, Lake Patrick Boat RampLake Patrick, under a mile north
WRD Water Access Points layer and CRD coastal ramps, checked October 2026.
Rules for keeping fish at Horseshoe Lake 4
Public Fishing Area rules apply at 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.
Horseshoe Lake 4 measured against its neighbor lakes
Within this group, Goose Pond lies closest at under a mile, and Horseshoe 5 Pond covers the most water.
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Ramps | Type | Species listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horseshoe Lake 4 | 34 | 1 | Public Fishing Area lake | 8 | |
| Goose Pond | under a mile north | 1 | 0 | Public Fishing Area lake | 0 |
| Noah's Ark | under a mile south | 4 | 0 | Public Fishing Area lake | 0 |
| Lake Bird | under a mile southeast | 2 | 0 | Public Fishing Area lake | 0 |
| Horseshoe 5 Pond | under a mile east | 29 | 1 | Public Fishing Area lake | 7 |
| Mallard's Rest | under a mile southwest | 3 | 0 | Public Fishing Area lake | 0 |
WRD waterbodies, reservoirs and Water Access Points layers.
Near Horseshoe Lake 4
Backup lakes near Horseshoe Lake 4
- Goose Pondunder a mile north
- Noah's Arkunder a mile south
- Lake Birdunder a mile southeast
- Horseshoe 5 Pondunder a mile east
- Mallard's Restunder a mile southwest
Rivers close to Horseshoe Lake 4
- New River, Tift County11 miles
- Willacoochee River14 miles
- Alapaha River21 miles
Shops on the way to Horseshoe Lake 4
- 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
Georgia towns that sit close by Horseshoe Lake 4
- Enigma3 miles
- Alapaha8 miles
- Unionville9 miles
The counties along Horseshoe Lake 4
- Berrien Countyseat: Nashville
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Photos of fishing water by Horseshoe Lake 4
Photo: Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 4.0
Photo: Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 4.0
Photo: Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 3.0
Photo: Bubba73 (Jud McCranie), CC BY-SA 4.0
Straight answers on Horseshoe Lake 4
Which counties touch Horseshoe Lake 4?
The lake sits within Berrien County, about 2 miles from Enigma.
Does Horseshoe Lake 4 rank as a large Georgia lake?
About 34 acres.
Which ramp should I use on Horseshoe Lake 4?
There are 1 public ramp, such as Paradise PFA, Horseshoe 4 Boat Ramp.
Which species does WRD list for Horseshoe Lake 4?
The state ties largemouth bass, channel catfish, brown bullhead, black crappie, bluegill, redear sunfish and warmouth to it.
Does Georgia write special rules for Horseshoe Lake 4?
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.
Do I need a Georgia license to fish Horseshoe Lake 4?
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.
Which shop on the list is closest to Horseshoe Lake 4?
Try Paradise Public Fishing Area, roughly 1 mile off.
Which lakes neighbor Horseshoe Lake 4?
Goose Pond, under a mile away.
Make Horseshoe Lake 4 your next Georgia lake day
Buy the license online before you leave and read the limits above.