Trestle Pond Fishing
A 12-acre Georgia Public Fishing Area lake in Berrien County, part of Paradise PFA.
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Meet Trestle Pond
Trestle Pond spreads across 12 acres, all of it inside Berrien County. A base in Enigma keeps you about 3 miles from the shoreline. WRD manages it as part of Paradise PFA.
WRD names largemouth bass, bluegill, redear sunfish, channel catfish, black crappie and brown bullhead among its fish.
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Fish below are the ones Georgia sources tie to Trestle Pond.
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 Trestle Pond day
WRD has no public ramp mapped on Trestle Pond, so the closest mapped launches are listed below.
Backup launches for Trestle Pond
- Paradise PFA, Lake Paradise Boat RampLake Paradise, under a mile east
- Paradise PFA, Lake Patrick Boat RampLake Patrick, under a mile southeast
- Paradise PFA, Lake Bobben Boat RampLake Bobben, under a mile east
- Paradise PFA, Horseshoe 3 Boat RampHorseshoe 3 Lake, under a mile south
- Paradise PFA, Tacklebuster Lake Boat RampTacklebuster Lake, 1 mile southeast
- Paradise PFA, Horseshoe 4 Boat RampHorseshoe 4 Lake, 1 mile south
WRD Water Access Points layer and CRD coastal ramps, checked October 2026.
Daily creel and length rules for Trestle Pond
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 Trestle Pond against close-by lakes
Nearest neighbor: Lake Loreley at under a mile. Largest neighbor: Lake Kathy.
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Ramps | Type | Species listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trestle Pond | 12 | 0 | Public Fishing Area lake | 7 | |
| Lake Loreley | under a mile northwest | 0 | 0 | Public Fishing Area lake | 0 |
| Lake Kathy | under a mile west | 6 | 0 | Public Fishing Area lake | 0 |
| Pine Lake | under a mile south | 3 | 0 | Public Fishing Area lake | 0 |
| Lake Bullet | under a mile northwest | 0 | 0 | Public Fishing Area lake | 0 |
| Lake Bonnie | under a mile northwest | 0 | 0 | Public Fishing Area lake | 0 |
WRD waterbodies, reservoirs and Water Access Points layers.
Beside Trestle Pond
More Georgia lakes close to Trestle Pond
- Lake Loreleyunder a mile northwest
- Lake Kathyunder a mile west
- Pine Lakeunder a mile south
- Lake Bulletunder a mile northwest
- Lake Bonnieunder a mile northwest
Streams a short drive from Trestle Pond
- New River, Tift County10 miles
- Willacoochee River15 miles
- Alapaha River22 miles
Tackle counters serving Trestle Pond
- 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
Towns that make a base for Trestle Pond
- Enigma3 miles
- Unionville9 miles
- Alapaha9 miles
Counties around Trestle Pond
- Berrien Countyseat: Nashville
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Pictures from Georgia water near Trestle Pond
Photo: Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 4.0
Photo: Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 4.0
Photo: Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 3.0
Photo: Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
Trestle Pond, answered before you load the boat
Where in Georgia will I find Trestle Pond?
It belongs to Berrien County, about 3 miles from Enigma.
What acreage does the state map give Trestle Pond?
Roughly 12 acres.
Does Trestle Pond have a public launch?
None is mapped by WRD; see the nearby ramps.
What bites at Trestle Pond?
WRD sources name largemouth bass, bluegill, redear sunfish, channel catfish, black crappie, brown bullhead and hybrid striped bass.
How many bass can I keep from Trestle Pond?
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 Trestle Pond?
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 Trestle Pond?
Paradise Public Fishing Area is under a mile from the water.
Which lake page lies nearest to Trestle Pond?
The nearest is Lake Loreley, under a mile off.
Put Trestle Pond on the fishing calendar
Check the creel rules, then pick a ramp from the map.