Lower Canal Fishing
A 4-acre Georgia Public Fishing Area lake in Berrien County, part of Paradise PFA.
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Lower Canal by the figures
Inside Berrien County, Lower Canal holds about 4 acres of fishable water. The closest Census town is Enigma, roughly 2 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 Lower Canal 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 Lower Canal
No mapped boat ramp touches Lower Canal; the nearest launches follow.
Launch sites close to Lower Canal
- Paradise PFA, Lake Bobben Boat RampLake Bobben, under a mile northeast
- Paradise PFA, Lake Patrick Boat RampLake Patrick, under a mile southwest
- Paradise PFA, Tacklebuster Lake Boat RampTacklebuster Lake, under a mile south
- Paradise PFA, Lake Paradise Boat RampLake Paradise, under a mile northwest
- Paradise PFA, Horseshoe 5 Boat RampHorseshoe 5 Lake, under a mile south
- Paradise PFA, Horseshoe 4 Boat RampHorseshoe 4 Lake, under a mile southwest
WRD Water Access Points layer and CRD coastal ramps, checked October 2026.
Regulations covering Lower Canal
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 Lower Canal
Drive under a mile to reach Boots Pond, the nearest; Lake Bobben is the biggest close by.
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Ramps | Type | Species listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Canal | 4 | 0 | Public Fishing Area lake | 7 | |
| Boots Pond | under a mile south | 1 | 0 | Public Fishing Area lake | 0 |
| Lake Bobben | under a mile east | 61 | 1 | Public Fishing Area lake | 9 |
| Jeff's Pond | under a mile northwest | 2 | 0 | Public Fishing Area lake | 0 |
| Swan Lake | under a mile northeast | 1 | 0 | Public Fishing Area lake | 0 |
| Farewell Pond | under a mile southeast | 1 | 0 | Public Fishing Area lake | 0 |
WRD waterbodies, reservoirs and Water Access Points layers.
Spots by Lower Canal
Lakes that pair well with Lower Canal
- Boots Pondunder a mile south
- Lake Bobbenunder a mile east
- Jeff's Pondunder a mile northwest
- Swan Lakeunder a mile northeast
- Farewell Pondunder a mile southeast
Rivers to pair with Lower Canal
- New River, Tift County11 miles
- Willacoochee River14 miles
- Alapaha River21 miles
Gear and bait a short hop from Lower Canal
- 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 Lower Canal trip
- Enigma2 miles
- Alapaha8 miles
- Unionville9 miles
Lower Canal, county by county
- Berrien Countyseat: Nashville
A Piscifun reel lineup for Lower Canal
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Know what you hooked at Lower Canal
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Things to know before you fish Lower Canal
What part of Georgia holds Lower Canal?
Georgia maps place it in Berrien County, about 2 miles from Enigma.
How big is Lower Canal?
Close to 4 acres of water.
Is there a public boat ramp on Lower Canal?
WRD shows no ramp there.
Which species turn up in Lower Canal?
largemouth bass, bluegill, redear sunfish, channel catfish, black crappie, brown bullhead and hybrid striped bass, per WRD records.
Which rules cover Lower Canal?
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 Lower Canal?
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 Lower Canal?
Drive under a mile to Paradise Public Fishing Area.
What other Georgia lakes sit close to Lower Canal?
Try Boots Pond, under a mile away.
A weekend at Lower Canal starts here
Licenses come from Go Outdoors Georgia; limits are on the next page.