Lake Beaver Fishing
A 15-acre Georgia Public Fishing Area lake in Berrien County, part of Paradise PFA.
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First things to know about Lake Beaver
Lake Beaver is a Georgia Public Fishing Area lake of 15 acres located in Berrien County. 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 Lake Beaver 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 Lake Beaver
- Paradise PFA, Lake Beaver Boat Ramp1 lane, fee, Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division
More public ramps around Lake Beaver
- Paradise PFA, Lake Russell Boat RampLake Russell, under a mile southwest
- Paradise PFA, Horseshoe 5 Boat RampHorseshoe 5 Lake, under a mile north
- Paradise PFA, Horseshoe 4 Boat RampHorseshoe 4 Lake, under a mile northwest
- Paradise PFA, Horseshoe 3 Boat RampHorseshoe 3 Lake, under a mile northwest
- Paradise PFA, Tacklebuster Lake Boat RampTacklebuster Lake, under a mile north
- 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 Lake Beaver
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 Lake Beaver side by side
Of the lakes around Lake Beaver, Little Beaver Pond is nearest (under a mile) and Lake Russell, Berrien County is largest.
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Ramps | Type | Species listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Beaver | 15 | 1 | Public Fishing Area lake | 8 | |
| Little Beaver Pond | under a mile northeast | 1 | 0 | Public Fishing Area lake | 0 |
| Lake Bird | under a mile north | 2 | 0 | Public Fishing Area lake | 0 |
| Noah's Ark | under a mile northwest | 4 | 0 | Public Fishing Area lake | 0 |
| Lake Russell, Berrien County | under a mile south | 28 | 1 | Public Fishing Area lake | 7 |
| Horseshoe 6 Pond | under a mile north | 3 | 0 | Public Fishing Area lake | 0 |
WRD waterbodies, reservoirs and Water Access Points layers.
Within reach of Lake Beaver
Neighboring lakes to Lake Beaver
- Little Beaver Pondunder a mile northeast
- Lake Birdunder a mile north
- Noah's Arkunder a mile northwest
- Lake Russell, Berrien Countyunder a mile south
- Horseshoe 6 Pondunder a mile north
Creeks and rivers around Lake Beaver
- New River, Tift County11 miles
- Willacoochee River14 miles
- Alapaha River21 miles
Bait and tackle stops near Lake Beaver
- Paradise Public Fishing Areabait and tackle shop, Enigma, 1 mile
- Sports Centerbait and tackle shop, Tifton, 10 miles
- Hunter's Bait & Tacklebait and tackle shop, Fitzgerald, 24 miles
Georgia towns handy to Lake Beaver
- Enigma2 miles
- Alapaha8 miles
- Unionville10 miles
Which counties share Lake Beaver
- Berrien Countyseat: Nashville
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Scenes from the water around Lake Beaver
Photo: Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 4.0
Photo: Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 4.0
Photo: Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
Photo: Bubba73 (Jud McCranie), CC BY-SA 4.0
Lake Beaver in a few quick answers
Which Georgia town makes a handy base for Lake Beaver?
Head for Berrien County, about 2 miles from Enigma.
What size is Lake Beaver on the state map?
Georgia data give 15 acres.
Where do I launch a boat on Lake Beaver?
Try Paradise PFA, Lake Beaver Boat Ramp, one of 1 public ramp.
Which fish do Georgia sources tie to Lake Beaver?
Expect largemouth bass, channel catfish, brown bullhead, black crappie, bluegill, redear sunfish and warmouth.
Are there exceptions to statewide limits on Lake Beaver?
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 Lake Beaver?
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 Lake Beaver?
Paradise Public Fishing Area is the nearest at 1 mile.
Is there another lake near Lake Beaver?
Little Beaver Pond sits under a mile from it.
Circle a Saturday for Lake Beaver
Read the posted rules and keep your license on you.