🐟 What fish can you catch in Columbia?

Most commonly caught species around Columbia , SC : Largemouth bass - 8,062 reported catches Bluegill - 1,576 reported catches Striped bass - 1,327 reported catches Blue catfish - 926 reported catches Channel catfish - 831 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Columbia fishing reports?

The latest Columbia , SC fishing reports are: @AustinOutdoors333 reported a nice Spotted bass at Lake Murray . @dahawaiianguy reported a nice Striped bass at Wateree River . @dahawaiianguy reported a nice Blue catfish at Wateree River . @kyle-barnes reported a nice Bluegill at Crystal Springs Lake . @fishing_is_therapy reported a nice Bluegill at Lake Murray . .

Fishing in Columbia, SC

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Columbia, South Carolina?

Anglers in Columbia , SC recommend these top fishing spots: Saluda River , Broad River , Congaree River , Lake Carolina , Columbia Canal .

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

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South Carolina, United States

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Top fish species in Columbia

Latest Columbia fishing reports

Spotted bass

Lake Murray

8 in · 4 oz

Striped bass

Wateree River

length · weight

Blue catfish

Wateree River

length · weight

Bluegill

Crystal Springs Lake

length · weight

Bluegill

Lake Murray

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Lake Murray

length · weight

Striped bass

length · weight

Chain pickerel

Lake Murray

8 in · 2 oz

Blue catfish

Forest Lake

23 in · 4 lb

Yellow bullhead

Forest Lake

7 in · 3 oz

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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 South Carolina 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, SC recommend these top fishing spots: Saluda River, Broad River, Congaree River, Lake Carolina, and Columbia Canal.

Most commonly caught species around Columbia, SC:

Largemouth bass - 8,062 reported catches
Bluegill - 1,576 reported catches
Striped bass - 1,327 reported catches
Blue catfish - 926 reported catches
Channel catfish - 831 reported catches

The latest Columbia, SC fishing reports are:

@AustinOutdoors333 reported a nice Spotted bass at Lake Murray.
@dahawaiianguy reported a nice Striped bass at Wateree River.
@dahawaiianguy reported a nice Blue catfish at Wateree River.
@kyle-barnes reported a nice Bluegill at Crystal Springs Lake.
@fishing_is_therapy reported a nice Bluegill at Lake Murray.

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Columbia, SC. 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: