Lake Patrick Fishing
A 111-acre Georgia Public Fishing Area lake in Berrien County, part of Paradise PFA.
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First things to know about Lake Patrick
Lake Patrick is a Georgia Public Fishing Area lake of 111 acres located in Berrien County. For fuel and food, Enigma sits about 2 miles off. It sits inside Paradise PFA, run by the Wildlife Resources Division.
Species flagged for it by WRD include largemouth bass, channel catfish, brown bullhead, black crappie, bluegill and redbreast sunfish. There are 1 public boat ramp on it. Land-based anglers can use 1 pier or bank fishing site.
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Every fish here is named for Lake Patrick 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 Patrick
- Paradise PFA, Lake Patrick Boat Ramp2 lanes, dock, fee, Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division
Walk-up fishing spots at Lake Patrick
- Paradise PFA, Lake Patrickfishing pier, Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division
More public ramps around Lake Patrick
- Paradise PFA, Lake Paradise Boat RampLake Paradise, under a mile north
- Paradise PFA, Tacklebuster Lake Boat RampTacklebuster Lake, under a mile southeast
- Paradise PFA, Horseshoe 3 Boat RampHorseshoe 3 Lake, under a mile south
- Paradise PFA, Lake Bobben Boat RampLake Bobben, under a mile east
- Paradise PFA, Horseshoe 4 Boat RampHorseshoe 4 Lake, under a mile south
- Paradise PFA, Horseshoe 5 Boat RampHorseshoe 5 Lake, under a mile south
WRD Water Access Points layer and CRD coastal ramps, checked October 2026.
Harvest rules for Lake Patrick
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 Patrick side by side
Of the lakes around Lake Patrick, Lake Racoon is nearest (under a mile) and Cypress Lake is largest.
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Ramps | Type | Species listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Patrick | 111 | 1 | Public Fishing Area lake | 10 | |
| Lake Racoon | under a mile south | 1 | 0 | Public Fishing Area lake | 0 |
| Cypress Lake | under a mile west | 6 | 0 | Public Fishing Area lake | 0 |
| Lake Winn | under a mile north | 1 | 0 | Public Fishing Area lake | 0 |
| Jeff's Pond | under a mile northeast | 2 | 0 | Public Fishing Area lake | 0 |
| Kingfisher Pond | under a mile west | 0 | 0 | Public Fishing Area lake | 0 |
WRD waterbodies, reservoirs and Water Access Points layers.
Within reach of Lake Patrick
Neighboring lakes to Lake Patrick
- Lake Racoonunder a mile south
- Cypress Lakeunder a mile west
- Lake Winnunder a mile north
- Jeff's Pondunder a mile northeast
- Kingfisher Pondunder a mile west
Creeks and rivers around Lake Patrick
- New River, Tift County10 miles
- Willacoochee River14 miles
- Alapaha River21 miles
Bait and tackle stops near Lake Patrick
- 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 handy to Lake Patrick
- Enigma2 miles
- Alapaha8 miles
- Unionville9 miles
Which counties share Lake Patrick
- Berrien Countyseat: Nashville
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Scenes from the water around Lake Patrick
Photo: Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 4.0
Photo: Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 4.0
Photo: Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
Photo: Bubba73 (Jud McCranie), CC BY-SA 4.0
Lake Patrick in a few quick answers
Which Georgia town makes a handy base for Lake Patrick?
Head for Berrien County, about 2 miles from Enigma.
What size is Lake Patrick on the state map?
Georgia data give 111 acres.
Where do I launch a boat on Lake Patrick?
Try Paradise PFA, Lake Patrick Boat Ramp, one of 1 public ramp.
Which fish do Georgia sources tie to Lake Patrick?
Expect largemouth bass, channel catfish, brown bullhead, black crappie, bluegill, redbreast sunfish and redear sunfish.
Are there exceptions to statewide limits on Lake Patrick?
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 Patrick?
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 Patrick?
Paradise Public Fishing Area is the nearest at under a mile.
Is there another lake near Lake Patrick?
Lake Racoon sits under a mile from it.
Circle a Saturday for Lake Patrick
Read the posted rules and keep your license on you.