🐟 What fish can you catch in Columbia?

Most commonly caught species around Columbia , MD : Largemouth bass - 36,198 reported catches Bluegill - 7,871 reported catches Channel catfish - 6,317 reported catches Blue catfish - 6,218 reported catches Striped bass - 4,774 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Columbia fishing reports?

The latest Columbia , MD fishing reports are: @Fully8 reported a nice Blue catfish at Anacostia River . @damsabo reported a nice Fallfish at Paint Branch . @KMIER reported a nice Blue catfish at Potomac River (DC) . @MikeyBass27 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Loch Raven Reservoir . @anthonyrobinson4850 reported a nice Rainbow trout at Tucker Road Athletic Complex . .

Fishing in Columbia, MD

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Columbia, Maryland?

Anglers in Columbia , MD recommend these top fishing spots: Patuxent River , Patapsco River , Triadelphia Reservoir , Liberty Reservoir , Lake Elkhorn .

Q: 📅 What is the best time to go fishing in Columbia?

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Maryland, United States

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Top fish species in Columbia

Latest Columbia fishing reports

Blue catfish

Anacostia River

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Fallfish

Paint Branch

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Blue catfish

Potomac River (DC)

42 in · 28 lb 4 oz

Largemouth bass

Loch Raven Reservoir

length · weight

Rainbow trout

Tucker Road Athletic Complex

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Blue catfish

Anacostia River

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Western Branch Patuxent River

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Common carp

Anacostia River

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Brown trout

Gunpowder Falls

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Largemouth bass

Potomac River (DC)

16 in · 2 lb

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Fishing regulations in Columbia

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Fishing regulations in Maryland can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

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FAQ about Columbia fishing

Anglers in Columbia, MD recommend these top fishing spots: Patuxent River, Patapsco River, Triadelphia Reservoir, Liberty Reservoir, and Lake Elkhorn.

Most commonly caught species around Columbia, MD:

Largemouth bass - 36,198 reported catches
Bluegill - 7,871 reported catches
Channel catfish - 6,317 reported catches
Blue catfish - 6,218 reported catches
Striped bass - 4,774 reported catches

The latest Columbia, MD fishing reports are:

@Fully8 reported a nice Blue catfish at Anacostia River.
@damsabo reported a nice Fallfish at Paint Branch.
@KMIER reported a nice Blue catfish at Potomac River (DC).
@MikeyBass27 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Loch Raven Reservoir.
@anthonyrobinson4850 reported a nice Rainbow trout at Tucker Road Athletic Complex.

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Columbia, MD. We give you weather trends and help you find the perfect window to catch your next personal best. With Fishbrain Pro, you will get the following capabilities: