Lake Paradise Fishing
A 48-acre Georgia Public Fishing Area lake in Berrien County, part of Paradise PFA.
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Meet Lake Paradise
Lake Paradise spreads across 48 acres, all of it inside Berrien County. A base in Enigma keeps you about 2 miles from the shoreline. WRD manages it as part of Paradise PFA.
WRD names largemouth bass, channel catfish, brown bullhead, black crappie, bluegill and redear sunfish among its fish. You can choose from 1 public boat ramp.
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Fish below are the ones Georgia sources tie to Lake Paradise.
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 Paradise day
- Paradise PFA, Lake Paradise Boat Ramp1 lane, dock, restroom, fee, Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division
Backup launches for Lake Paradise
- Paradise PFA, Lake Bobben Boat RampLake Bobben, under a mile southeast
- Paradise PFA, Lake Patrick Boat RampLake Patrick, under a mile south
- Paradise PFA, Tacklebuster Lake Boat RampTacklebuster Lake, 1 mile south
- Paradise PFA, Horseshoe 3 Boat RampHorseshoe 3 Lake, 1 mile south
- Paradise PFA, Horseshoe 4 Boat RampHorseshoe 4 Lake, 1 mile south
- Paradise PFA, Horseshoe 5 Boat RampHorseshoe 5 Lake, 1 mile south
WRD Water Access Points layer and CRD coastal ramps, checked October 2026.
Daily creel and length rules for Lake Paradise
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 Paradise against close-by lakes
Nearest neighbor: Upper Canal at under a mile. Largest neighbor: Duck Pond.
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Ramps | Type | Species listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Paradise | 48 | 1 | Public Fishing Area lake | 10 | |
| Upper Canal | under a mile west | 16 | 0 | Public Fishing Area lake | 0 |
| Duck Pond | under a mile south | 19 | 0 | Public Fishing Area lake | 0 |
| Lake Winn | under a mile south | 1 | 0 | Public Fishing Area lake | 0 |
| Lake Woodie | under a mile southeast | 2 | 0 | Public Fishing Area lake | 0 |
| Jeff's Pond | under a mile south | 2 | 0 | Public Fishing Area lake | 0 |
WRD waterbodies, reservoirs and Water Access Points layers.
Beside Lake Paradise
More Georgia lakes close to Lake Paradise
- Upper Canalunder a mile west
- Duck Pondunder a mile south
- Lake Winnunder a mile south
- Lake Woodieunder a mile southeast
- Jeff's Pondunder a mile south
Streams a short drive from Lake Paradise
- New River, Tift County10 miles
- Willacoochee River14 miles
- Alapaha River21 miles
Tackle counters serving Lake Paradise
- 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, 22 miles
Towns that make a base for Lake Paradise
- Enigma2 miles
- Alapaha8 miles
- Unionville9 miles
Counties around Lake Paradise
- Berrien Countyseat: Nashville
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Pictures from Georgia water near Lake Paradise
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 Paradise, answered before you load the boat
Where in Georgia will I find Lake Paradise?
It belongs to Berrien County, about 2 miles from Enigma.
What acreage does the state map give Lake Paradise?
Roughly 48 acres.
Does Lake Paradise have a public launch?
1 public ramp, among them Paradise PFA, Lake Paradise Boat Ramp.
What bites at Lake Paradise?
WRD sources name largemouth bass, channel catfish, brown bullhead, black crappie, bluegill, redear sunfish and warmouth.
How many bass can I keep from Lake Paradise?
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 Paradise?
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 Paradise?
Paradise Public Fishing Area is under a mile from the water.
Which lake page lies nearest to Lake Paradise?
The nearest is Upper Canal, under a mile off.
Put Lake Paradise on the fishing calendar
Check the creel rules, then pick a ramp from the map.