Lake Bobben Fishing
A 61-acre Georgia Public Fishing Area lake in Berrien County, part of Paradise PFA.
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Quick look at Lake Bobben
The surface of Lake Bobben measures 61 acres, found in Berrien County. 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 redbreast sunfish for this water. WRD maps 1 public boat ramp here.
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Species shown for Lake Bobben 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 Lake Bobben
- Paradise PFA, Lake Bobben Boat Ramp1 lane, dock, fee, Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division
More launches a short tow from Lake Bobben
- Paradise PFA, Lake Patrick Boat RampLake Patrick, under a mile southwest
- Paradise PFA, Tacklebuster Lake Boat RampTacklebuster Lake, under a mile south
- Paradise PFA, Lake Paradise Boat RampLake Paradise, under a mile northwest
- Paradise PFA, Horseshoe 5 Boat RampHorseshoe 5 Lake, under a mile south
- Paradise PFA, Horseshoe 4 Boat RampHorseshoe 4 Lake, under a mile southwest
- Paradise PFA, Horseshoe 3 Boat RampHorseshoe 3 Lake, under a mile southwest
WRD Water Access Points layer and CRD coastal ramps, checked October 2026.
Rules for keeping fish at Lake Bobben
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.
Lake Bobben measured against its neighbor lakes
Within this group, Lower Canal lies closest at under a mile, and Lower Canal covers the most water.
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Ramps | Type | Species listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Bobben | 61 | 1 | Public Fishing Area lake | 10 | |
| Lower Canal | under a mile west | 4 | 0 | Public Fishing Area lake | 0 |
| Swan Lake | under a mile northeast | 1 | 0 | Public Fishing Area lake | 0 |
| Boots Pond | under a mile southwest | 1 | 0 | Public Fishing Area lake | 0 |
| Lake Woodie | under a mile north | 2 | 0 | Public Fishing Area lake | 0 |
| Jeff's Pond | under a mile west | 2 | 0 | Public Fishing Area lake | 0 |
WRD waterbodies, reservoirs and Water Access Points layers.
Near Lake Bobben
Backup lakes near Lake Bobben
- Lower Canalunder a mile west
- Swan Lakeunder a mile northeast
- Boots Pondunder a mile southwest
- Lake Woodieunder a mile north
- Jeff's Pondunder a mile west
Rivers close to Lake Bobben
- New River, Tift County11 miles
- Willacoochee River14 miles
- Alapaha River21 miles
Shops on the way to Lake Bobben
- 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 that sit close by Lake Bobben
- Enigma2 miles
- Alapaha8 miles
- Unionville9 miles
The counties along Lake Bobben
- Berrien Countyseat: Nashville
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Photos of fishing water by Lake Bobben
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
Straight answers on Lake Bobben
Which counties touch Lake Bobben?
The lake sits within Berrien County, about 2 miles from Enigma.
Does Lake Bobben rank as a large Georgia lake?
About 61 acres.
Which ramp should I use on Lake Bobben?
There are 1 public ramp, such as Paradise PFA, Lake Bobben Boat Ramp.
Which species does WRD list for Lake Bobben?
The state ties largemouth bass, channel catfish, brown bullhead, black crappie, bluegill, redbreast sunfish and redear sunfish to it.
Does Georgia write special rules for Lake Bobben?
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 Lake Bobben?
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 Lake Bobben?
Try Paradise Public Fishing Area, under a mile off.
Which lakes neighbor Lake Bobben?
Lower Canal, under a mile away.
Make Lake Bobben your next Georgia lake day
Buy the license online before you leave and read the limits above.