Mallard's Rest Fishing
A 3-acre Georgia Public Fishing Area lake in Berrien County, part of Paradise PFA.
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First things to know about Mallard's Rest
Mallard’s Rest is a Georgia Public Fishing Area lake of 3 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 Mallard's Rest 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 Mallard's Rest
Since Mallard's Rest has no ramp on the WRD map, try the launches listed nearby.
More public ramps around Mallard's Rest
- Paradise PFA, Lake Russell Boat RampLake Russell, under a mile southeast
- Paradise PFA, Lake Beaver Boat RampLake Beaver, under a mile east
- Paradise PFA, Horseshoe 4 Boat RampHorseshoe 4 Lake, under a mile north
- Paradise PFA, Horseshoe 3 Boat RampHorseshoe 3 Lake, under a mile north
- Paradise PFA, Horseshoe 5 Boat RampHorseshoe 5 Lake, under a mile northeast
- Paradise PFA, Tacklebuster Lake Boat RampTacklebuster Lake, under a mile northeast
WRD Water Access Points layer and CRD coastal ramps, checked October 2026.
Harvest rules for Mallard's Rest
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 Mallard's Rest side by side
Of the lakes around Mallard's Rest, Heron Lake is nearest (under a mile) and Horseshoe Lake 4 is largest.
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Ramps | Type | Species listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mallard's Rest | 3 | 0 | Public Fishing Area lake | 7 | |
| Heron Lake | under a mile southwest | 5 | 0 | Public Fishing Area lake | 0 |
| Noah's Ark | under a mile east | 4 | 0 | Public Fishing Area lake | 0 |
| Horseshoe Lake 4 | under a mile northeast | 34 | 1 | Public Fishing Area lake | 7 |
| Lake Bird | under a mile northeast | 2 | 0 | Public Fishing Area lake | 0 |
| Lake Beaver | under a mile east | 15 | 1 | Public Fishing Area lake | 7 |
WRD waterbodies, reservoirs and Water Access Points layers.
Within reach of Mallard's Rest
Neighboring lakes to Mallard's Rest
- Heron Lakeunder a mile southwest
- Noah's Arkunder a mile east
- Horseshoe Lake 4under a mile northeast
- Lake Birdunder a mile northeast
- Lake Beaverunder a mile east
Creeks and rivers around Mallard's Rest
- New River, Tift County11 miles
- Willacoochee River14 miles
- Alapaha River21 miles
Bait and tackle stops near Mallard's Rest
- Paradise Public Fishing Areabait and tackle shop, Enigma, 1 mile
- Sports Centerbait and tackle shop, Tifton, 9 miles
- Hunter's Bait & Tacklebait and tackle shop, Fitzgerald, 24 miles
Georgia towns handy to Mallard's Rest
- Enigma3 miles
- Alapaha8 miles
- Unionville9 miles
Which counties share Mallard's Rest
- Berrien Countyseat: Nashville
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Scenes from the water around Mallard's Rest
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
Mallard's Rest in a few quick answers
Which Georgia town makes a handy base for Mallard's Rest?
Head for Berrien County, about 3 miles from Enigma.
What size is Mallard's Rest on the state map?
Georgia data give 3 acres.
Where do I launch a boat on Mallard's Rest?
No mapped ramp, so use a nearby launch.
Which fish do Georgia sources tie to Mallard's Rest?
Expect largemouth bass, bluegill, redear sunfish, channel catfish, black crappie, brown bullhead and hybrid striped bass.
Are there exceptions to statewide limits on Mallard's Rest?
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 Mallard's Rest?
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 Mallard's Rest?
Paradise Public Fishing Area is the nearest at 1 mile.
Is there another lake near Mallard's Rest?
Heron Lake sits under a mile from it.
Circle a Saturday for Mallard's Rest
Read the posted rules and keep your license on you.