Tacklebuster Lake Fishing
A 17-acre Georgia Public Fishing Area lake in Berrien County, part of Paradise PFA.
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Quick look at Tacklebuster Lake
The surface of Tacklebuster Lake measures 17 acres, found in Berrien County. It also answers to Tacklebuster. Enigma is the nearest town on the map, near 2 miles out. Paradise PFA includes this lake.
The state lists largemouth bass, channel catfish, brown bullhead, black crappie, bluegill and redear sunfish for this water. WRD maps 1 public boat ramp here.
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Species shown for Tacklebuster Lake come from WRD access point records, its forecast and the record book.
Guide listing 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.
Launch sites at Tacklebuster Lake
- Paradise PFA, Tacklebuster Lake Boat Ramp1 lane, restroom, fee, Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division
More launches a short tow from Tacklebuster Lake
- Paradise PFA, Lake Patrick Boat RampLake Patrick, under a mile west
- Paradise PFA, Horseshoe 5 Boat RampHorseshoe 5 Lake, under a mile south
- Paradise PFA, Horseshoe 4 Boat RampHorseshoe 4 Lake, under a mile southwest
- Paradise PFA, Horseshoe 3 Boat RampHorseshoe 3 Lake, under a mile southwest
- Paradise PFA, Lake Bobben Boat RampLake Bobben, under a mile northeast
- Paradise PFA, Lake Beaver Boat RampLake Beaver, under a mile south
WRD Water Access Points layer and CRD coastal ramps, checked October 2026.
Rules for keeping fish at Tacklebuster Lake
Public Fishing Area rules apply at 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.
Tacklebuster Lake measured against its neighbor lakes
Within this group, Eagle Pond lies closest at under a mile, and Saucer covers the most water.
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Ramps | Type | Species listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tacklebuster Lake | 17 | 1 | Public Fishing Area lake | 9 | |
| Eagle Pond | under a mile south | 0 | 0 | Public Fishing Area lake | 0 |
| Osprey Ponds | under a mile south | 0 | 0 | Public Fishing Area lake | 0 |
| Grebe Hole | under a mile southwest | 0 | 0 | Public Fishing Area lake | 0 |
| Farewell Pond | under a mile northeast | 1 | 0 | Public Fishing Area lake | 0 |
| Saucer | under a mile south | 2 | 0 | Public Fishing Area lake | 0 |
WRD waterbodies, reservoirs and Water Access Points layers.
Near Tacklebuster Lake
Backup lakes near Tacklebuster Lake
- Eagle Pondunder a mile south
- Osprey Pondsunder a mile south
- Grebe Holeunder a mile southwest
- Farewell Pondunder a mile northeast
- Saucerunder a mile south
Rivers close to Tacklebuster Lake
- New River, Tift County11 miles
- Willacoochee River14 miles
- Alapaha River21 miles
Shops on the way to Tacklebuster Lake
- 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 that sit close by Tacklebuster Lake
- Enigma2 miles
- Alapaha8 miles
- Unionville9 miles
The counties along Tacklebuster Lake
- Berrien Countyseat: Nashville
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Photos of fishing water by Tacklebuster Lake
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
Straight answers on Tacklebuster Lake
Which counties touch Tacklebuster Lake?
The lake sits within Berrien County, about 2 miles from Enigma.
Does Tacklebuster Lake rank as a large Georgia lake?
About 17 acres.
Which ramp should I use on Tacklebuster Lake?
There are 1 public ramp, such as Paradise PFA, Tacklebuster Lake Boat Ramp.
Which species does WRD list for Tacklebuster Lake?
The state ties largemouth bass, channel catfish, brown bullhead, black crappie, bluegill, redear sunfish and warmouth to it.
Does Georgia write special rules for Tacklebuster Lake?
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.
Do I need a Georgia license to fish Tacklebuster Lake?
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 shop on the list is closest to Tacklebuster Lake?
Try Paradise Public Fishing Area, under a mile off.
Which lakes neighbor Tacklebuster Lake?
Eagle Pond, under a mile away.
Make Tacklebuster Lake your next Georgia lake day
Buy the license online before you leave and read the limits above.