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Fishing in Columbia, MD

Maryland, United States

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White perch

Washington Channel

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Yellow bullhead

Centennial Lake

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Largemouth bass

Lake Anne

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Brown trout

Patapsco River

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Brown trout

Patapsco River

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Black crappie

Lake Kittamaqundi

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Black crappie

Lake Kittamaqundi

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Largemouth bass

Lake Anne

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Patuxent River

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White crappie

Triadelphia Reservoir

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About Columbia fishing

Check out the best fishing spots in and around Columbia, Maryland. Anglers using Fishbrain have logged: 32,706 catches for Largemouth bass, 6,684 catches for Bluegill, and 5,699 catches for Channel catfish.

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Fishing regulations in Columbia

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

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.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching species as of May 3, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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