Lake Kathy Fishing
A 6-acre Georgia Public Fishing Area lake in Berrien County, part of Paradise PFA.
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First things to know about Lake Kathy
Lake Kathy is a Georgia Public Fishing Area lake of 6 acres located in Berrien County. For fuel and food, Enigma sits about 3 miles off. It sits inside Paradise PFA, run by the Wildlife Resources Division.
Species flagged for it by WRD include largemouth bass, bluegill, redear sunfish, channel catfish, black crappie and brown bullhead.
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Every fish here is named for Lake Kathy 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 Kathy
Since Lake Kathy has no ramp on the WRD map, try the launches listed nearby.
More public ramps around Lake Kathy
- Paradise PFA, Lake Paradise Boat RampLake Paradise, under a mile east
- Paradise PFA, Lake Patrick Boat RampLake Patrick, under a mile southeast
- Paradise PFA, Lake Bobben Boat RampLake Bobben, 1 mile east
- Paradise PFA, Horseshoe 3 Boat RampHorseshoe 3 Lake, 1 mile south
- Paradise PFA, Tacklebuster Lake Boat RampTacklebuster Lake, 1 mile southeast
- Paradise PFA, Horseshoe 4 Boat RampHorseshoe 4 Lake, 1 mile south
WRD Water Access Points layer and CRD coastal ramps, checked October 2026.
Harvest rules for Lake Kathy
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 Kathy side by side
Of the lakes around Lake Kathy, Lake Bullet is nearest (under a mile) and Trestle Pond is largest.
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Ramps | Type | Species listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Kathy | 6 | 0 | Public Fishing Area lake | 7 | |
| Lake Bullet | under a mile north | 0 | 0 | Public Fishing Area lake | 0 |
| Lake Loreley | under a mile northeast | 0 | 0 | Public Fishing Area lake | 0 |
| Lake Bonnie | under a mile north | 0 | 0 | Public Fishing Area lake | 0 |
| Trestle Pond | under a mile east | 12 | 0 | Public Fishing Area lake | 0 |
| Pine Lake | under a mile southeast | 3 | 0 | Public Fishing Area lake | 0 |
WRD waterbodies, reservoirs and Water Access Points layers.
Within reach of Lake Kathy
Neighboring lakes to Lake Kathy
- Lake Bulletunder a mile north
- Lake Loreleyunder a mile northeast
- Lake Bonnieunder a mile north
- Trestle Pondunder a mile east
- Pine Lakeunder a mile southeast
Creeks and rivers around Lake Kathy
- New River, Tift County10 miles
- Willacoochee River15 miles
- Alapaha River22 miles
Bait and tackle stops near Lake Kathy
- Paradise Public Fishing Areabait and tackle shop, Enigma, under a mile
- Sports Centerbait and tackle shop, Tifton, 8 miles
- Hunter's Bait & Tacklebait and tackle shop, Fitzgerald, 23 miles
Georgia towns handy to Lake Kathy
- Enigma3 miles
- Unionville8 miles
- Alapaha9 miles
Which counties share Lake Kathy
- Berrien Countyseat: Nashville
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Scenes from the water around Lake Kathy
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 Kathy in a few quick answers
Which Georgia town makes a handy base for Lake Kathy?
Head for Berrien County, about 3 miles from Enigma.
What size is Lake Kathy on the state map?
Georgia data give 6 acres.
Where do I launch a boat on Lake Kathy?
No mapped ramp, so use a nearby launch.
Which fish do Georgia sources tie to Lake Kathy?
Expect largemouth bass, bluegill, redear sunfish, channel catfish, black crappie, brown bullhead and hybrid striped bass.
Are there exceptions to statewide limits on Lake Kathy?
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 Kathy?
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 Kathy?
Paradise Public Fishing Area is the nearest at under a mile.
Is there another lake near Lake Kathy?
Lake Bullet sits under a mile from it.
Circle a Saturday for Lake Kathy
Read the posted rules and keep your license on you.