Upper Canal Fishing
A 16-acre Georgia Public Fishing Area lake in Berrien County, part of Paradise PFA.
Pick for largemouth bassPiscifun Chaos Pro CNC baitcasting reel25% OFFSale $97.99 Photo of Withlacoochee River: Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 4.0
Upper Canal: what to expect
Georgia mapping puts Upper Canal at 16 acres of water in Berrien County. Measured in a straight line, Enigma lies about 3 miles from the lake. It belongs to Paradise PFA, a WRD Public Fishing Area.
Fish named for it include largemouth bass, bluegill, redear sunfish, channel catfish, black crappie and brown bullhead.
For the largemouth bass herePiscifun AlinoX 300 low profile baitcaster34% OFFSale $104.99 The fishery at Upper Canal
For Upper Canal, WRD access points, the forecast and record lists supply the fish below.
Species named in the guide 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.
Boat ramps on Upper Canal
For Upper Canal the state maps no ramp; use one of the close launches below.
Ramps within a few miles of Upper Canal
- Paradise PFA, Lake Paradise Boat RampLake Paradise, under a mile south
- Paradise PFA, Lake Bobben Boat RampLake Bobben, under a mile southeast
- Paradise PFA, Lake Patrick Boat RampLake Patrick, under a mile south
- Paradise PFA, Tacklebuster Lake Boat RampTacklebuster Lake, 1 mile south
- Paradise PFA, Horseshoe 3 Boat RampHorseshoe 3 Lake, 1 mile south
- Paradise PFA, Horseshoe 4 Boat RampHorseshoe 4 Lake, 1 mile south
WRD Water Access Points layer and CRD coastal ramps, checked October 2026.
Keeper rules Georgia sets for Upper Canal
At Paradise PFA the PFA rules read: 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.
Nearby lakes beside Upper Canal
Lake Paradise sits under a mile from Upper Canal; Lake Paradise is the largest of the neighbors.
| Lake | Distance | Acres | Ramps | Type | Species listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Canal | 16 | 0 | Public Fishing Area lake | 7 | |
| Lake Paradise | under a mile east | 48 | 1 | Public Fishing Area lake | 9 |
| Duck Pond | under a mile southeast | 19 | 0 | Public Fishing Area lake | 0 |
| Trestle Pond | under a mile southwest | 12 | 0 | Public Fishing Area lake | 0 |
| Lake Winn | under a mile south | 1 | 0 | Public Fishing Area lake | 0 |
| Lake Loreley | under a mile southwest | 0 | 0 | Public Fishing Area lake | 0 |
WRD waterbodies, reservoirs and Water Access Points layers.
Short drives from Upper Canal
Georgia lakes in the same area as Upper Canal
- Lake Paradiseunder a mile east
- Duck Pondunder a mile southeast
- Trestle Pondunder a mile southwest
- Lake Winnunder a mile south
- Lake Loreleyunder a mile southwest
Moving water near Upper Canal
- New River, Tift County10 miles
- Willacoochee River14 miles
- Alapaha River22 miles
Crickets, shiners and line near Upper 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, 22 miles
Places to stay close to Upper Canal
- Enigma3 miles
- Alapaha8 miles
- Unionville9 miles
County pages that include Upper Canal
- Berrien Countyseat: Nashville
Piscifun tackle chosen with Upper Canal in mind
Piscifun and Amazon links are affiliate links; the site earns a commission on qualifying purchases.
Pictures of the fish at Upper Canal
Photo: USFWS Mountain Prairie, Public domain
.jpg){kind=link}
Photo: Unknown author, CC BY-SA 3.0
Photo: USFWS Mountain Prairie, Public domain
.jpg){kind=link}
Photo: Dezidor, CC BY-SA 3.0
Upper Canal: questions Georgia anglers send in
Which Georgia county is Upper Canal in?
Georgia county lines put it in Berrien County, about 3 miles from Enigma.
What acreage does Georgia list for Upper Canal?
16 acres.
Can a trailered boat get onto Upper Canal from a public ramp?
No public ramp is mapped on it; nearby launches are listed on this page.
Is Upper Canal good for bass?
Look for largemouth bass, bluegill, redear sunfish, channel catfish, black crappie, brown bullhead and hybrid striped bass.
What size limits apply at Upper 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.
What would a Georgia license for Upper Canal run me?
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 do I pick up bait on the road to Upper Canal?
Closest on our list: Paradise Public Fishing Area at under a mile.
What is the nearest lake page to Upper Canal?
Lake Paradise at under a mile.
Hook up the trailer and head for Upper Canal
License prices and every statewide limit are one click away.