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Fishing in Columbia, MO

Missouri, United States

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Want trophy-size catches? These Columbia spots deliver

Top fish species in Columbia

Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
Bluegill
Bluegill
Channel catfish
Channel catfish
Black crappie
Black crappie
Green sunfish
Green sunfish

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Rainbow trout

13 in · 2 lb

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Rainbow trout

Cosmo-Bethel Park

10 in · 1 lb

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Rainbow trout

15 in · 2 lb

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Rainbow trout

14 in · 2 lb

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Largemouth bass

Perry Phillips Lake

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Rainbow trout

Cosmo-Bethel Park

13 in · 1 lb

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Rainbow trout

Cosmo-Bethel Park

13 in · 1 lb

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Rainbow trout

Cosmo-Bethel Park

13 in · 1 lb

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Rainbow trout

Cosmo-Bethel Park

13 in · 1 lb

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Brown trout

Cosmo-Bethel Park

14 in · 1 lb 2 oz

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About Columbia fishing

Check out the best fishing spots in and around Columbia, Missouri. Anglers using Fishbrain have logged: 2,430 catches for Largemouth bass, 365 catches for Bluegill, and 277 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 Missouri 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, MO recommend these top fishing spots: Missouri River (MO), Perry Phillips Lake, Little Dixie Lake, Cosmo-Bethel Park, and Twin Lakes.
Most commonly caught species around Columbia, MO:
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