Located on 1,351 acres, Paradise PFA boasts 68 lakes totaling about 525 acres. The area is intensively managed for all outdoor enthusiasts and allows anglers to enjoy their day of fishing from boat or land. Fish species include largemouth bass, bluegill, redear sunfish, channel catfish, crappie and brown bullhead.

Catch a big fish at a Public Fishing Area and you may be eligible for an Angler Award or even a PFA Record award. Learn more about Angler Awards.

Creel Limits

Largemouth Bass

Daily creel limit is five (5) total per person, only one over 24 inches.

Hybrid Striped Bass

Daily creel limit is five (5) hybrid striped bass.

Grass Carp

If caught, grass carp must be released immediately.

Accommodations & Facilities

• Boat Ramp
• Campground — 7 tent-only campsites, 1 group camp
• Fishing Docks
• Lakes
• Nature Trails
• Picnic Shelters
• Picnic Sites
• Primitive Campsites
• Paradise Archery Range
• Restrooms
• Parking

Activities

• Archery
• Boating
• Camping
• Canoeing
• Geocaching
• Hiking
• Lake Fishing
• Wildlife Viewing
• Waterfowl and Dove Hunting - check regulations for details

Nearby Properties

• Bowens Mill Hatchery
• Doerun Pitcher Plant Bog WMA
• Flat Tub WMA
• Grand Bay WMA
• Horse Creek WMA
• Jefferson Davis State Historic Site

Nearby Accommodations

MAKE AN OVERNIGHT RESERVATION

• General Coffee State Park
• Reed Bingham State Park

Gallery

Archery Range

Kids Fishing Event

1st Place PPFA '21 Winner

Patrick Boat Ramp