Lake Henry Fishing
A 3-acre Georgia Public Fishing Area lake in Berrien County, part of Paradise PFA.
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Lake Henry by the figures
Inside Berrien County, Lake Henry holds about 3 acres of fishable water. The closest Census town is Enigma, roughly 3 miles from the water. This water is one of the lakes at Paradise PFA.
WRD access points here list largemouth bass, bluegill, redear sunfish, channel catfish, black crappie and brown bullhead.
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The Lake Henry species list joins WRD access flags with forecast and record entries.
Fish the guide names at 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.
Public launches at Lake Henry
No mapped boat ramp touches Lake Henry; the nearest launches follow.
Launch sites close to Lake Henry
- Paradise PFA, Horseshoe 3 Boat RampHorseshoe 3 Lake, under a mile southeast
- Paradise PFA, Lake Patrick Boat RampLake Patrick, under a mile east
- Paradise PFA, Horseshoe 4 Boat RampHorseshoe 4 Lake, under a mile southeast
- Paradise PFA, Lake Paradise Boat RampLake Paradise, under a mile northeast
- Paradise PFA, Tacklebuster Lake Boat RampTacklebuster Lake, under a mile southeast
- Paradise PFA, Horseshoe 5 Boat RampHorseshoe 5 Lake, under a mile southeast
WRD Water Access Points layer and CRD coastal ramps, checked October 2026.
Regulations covering Lake Henry
PFA limits printed 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.
Close-by lakes lined up with Lake Henry
Drive under a mile to reach Lake George, the nearest; Foot Lake is the biggest close by.
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Ramps | Type | Species listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Henry | 3 | 0 | Public Fishing Area lake | 7 | |
| Lake George | under a mile northeast | 1 | 0 | Public Fishing Area lake | 0 |
| Lake Leslie | under a mile east | 0 | 0 | Public Fishing Area lake | 0 |
| Lake Cindy | under a mile southeast | 0 | 0 | Public Fishing Area lake | 0 |
| Foot Lake | under a mile east | 2 | 0 | Public Fishing Area lake | 0 |
| Kingfisher Pond | under a mile east | 0 | 0 | Public Fishing Area lake | 0 |
WRD waterbodies, reservoirs and Water Access Points layers.
Spots by Lake Henry
Lakes that pair well with Lake Henry
- Lake Georgeunder a mile northeast
- Lake Leslieunder a mile east
- Lake Cindyunder a mile southeast
- Foot Lakeunder a mile east
- Kingfisher Pondunder a mile east
Rivers to pair with Lake Henry
- New River, Tift County10 miles
- Willacoochee River15 miles
- Alapaha River22 miles
Gear and bait a short hop from Lake Henry
- 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
Nearby towns for a Lake Henry trip
- Enigma3 miles
- Unionville9 miles
- Alapaha9 miles
Lake Henry, county by county
- Berrien Countyseat: Nashville
A Piscifun reel lineup for Lake Henry
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Know what you hooked at Lake Henry
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Things to know before you fish Lake Henry
What part of Georgia holds Lake Henry?
Georgia maps place it in Berrien County, about 3 miles from Enigma.
How big is Lake Henry?
Close to 3 acres of water.
Is there a public boat ramp on Lake Henry?
WRD shows no ramp there.
Which species turn up in Lake Henry?
largemouth bass, bluegill, redear sunfish, channel catfish, black crappie, brown bullhead and hybrid striped bass, per WRD records.
Which rules cover Lake Henry?
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.
Which Georgia license do I carry at Lake Henry?
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.
Where are crickets and shiners sold near Lake Henry?
Drive under a mile to Paradise Public Fishing Area.
What other Georgia lakes sit close to Lake Henry?
Try Lake George, under a mile away.
A weekend at Lake Henry starts here
Licenses come from Go Outdoors Georgia; limits are on the next page.