Lake Charles Fishing
A 5-acre Georgia Public Fishing Area lake in Berrien County, part of Paradise PFA.
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Meet Lake Charles
Lake Charles spreads across 5 acres, all of it inside Berrien County. A base in Enigma keeps you about 3 miles from the shoreline. WRD manages it as part of Paradise PFA.
WRD names largemouth bass, bluegill, redear sunfish, channel catfish, black crappie and brown bullhead among its fish.
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Fish below are the ones Georgia sources tie to Lake Charles.
The regulations guide lists these fish 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.
Picking a ramp to start a Lake Charles day
WRD has no public ramp mapped on Lake Charles, so the closest mapped launches are listed below.
Backup launches for Lake Charles
- Paradise PFA, Lake Russell Boat RampLake Russell, under a mile north
- Paradise PFA, Lake Beaver Boat RampLake Beaver, under a mile northeast
- Paradise PFA, Horseshoe 5 Boat RampHorseshoe 5 Lake, under a mile north
- Paradise PFA, Horseshoe 4 Boat RampHorseshoe 4 Lake, under a mile north
- Paradise PFA, Horseshoe 3 Boat RampHorseshoe 3 Lake, under a mile north
- Paradise PFA, Tacklebuster Lake Boat RampTacklebuster Lake, 1 mile north
WRD Water Access Points layer and CRD coastal ramps, checked October 2026.
Daily creel and length rules for Lake Charles
The guide sets these limits for 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.
Sizing up Lake Charles against close-by lakes
Nearest neighbor: Lake Russell, Berrien County at under a mile. Largest neighbor: Lake Russell, Berrien County.
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Ramps | Type | Species listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Charles | 5 | 0 | Public Fishing Area lake | 7 | |
| Lake Russell, Berrien County | under a mile northeast | 28 | 1 | Public Fishing Area lake | 7 |
| Heron Lake | under a mile northwest | 5 | 0 | Public Fishing Area lake | 0 |
| Lake Beaver | under a mile northeast | 15 | 1 | Public Fishing Area lake | 7 |
| Mallard's Rest | under a mile north | 3 | 0 | Public Fishing Area lake | 0 |
| Noah's Ark | under a mile north | 4 | 0 | Public Fishing Area lake | 0 |
WRD waterbodies, reservoirs and Water Access Points layers.
Beside Lake Charles
More Georgia lakes close to Lake Charles
- Lake Russell, Berrien Countyunder a mile northeast
- Heron Lakeunder a mile northwest
- Lake Beaverunder a mile northeast
- Mallard's Restunder a mile north
- Noah's Arkunder a mile north
Streams a short drive from Lake Charles
- New River, Tift County11 miles
- Willacoochee River14 miles
- Alapaha River21 miles
Tackle counters serving Lake Charles
- Paradise Public Fishing Areabait and tackle shop, Enigma, 2 miles
- Sports Centerbait and tackle shop, Tifton, 10 miles
- Hunter's Bait & Tacklebait and tackle shop, Fitzgerald, 24 miles
Towns that make a base for Lake Charles
- Enigma3 miles
- Alapaha8 miles
- Unionville9 miles
Counties around Lake Charles
- Berrien Countyseat: Nashville
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Pictures from Georgia water near Lake Charles
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
Lake Charles, answered before you load the boat
Where in Georgia will I find Lake Charles?
It belongs to Berrien County, about 3 miles from Enigma.
What acreage does the state map give Lake Charles?
Roughly 5 acres.
Does Lake Charles have a public launch?
None is mapped by WRD; see the nearby ramps.
What bites at Lake Charles?
WRD sources name largemouth bass, bluegill, redear sunfish, channel catfish, black crappie, brown bullhead and hybrid striped bass.
How many bass can I keep from Lake Charles?
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.
Can a nonresident fish Lake Charles?
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 listed tackle counter sits closest to Lake Charles?
Paradise Public Fishing Area is around 2 miles from the water.
Which lake page lies nearest to Lake Charles?
The nearest is Lake Russell, Berrien County, under a mile off.
Put Lake Charles on the fishing calendar
Check the creel rules, then pick a ramp from the map.