🐟 What fish can you catch in Columbia?

Most commonly caught species around Columbia , SC : Largemouth bass - 8,319 reported catches Bluegill - 1,633 reported catches Striped bass - 1,347 reported catches Blue catfish - 974 reported catches Channel catfish - 852 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Columbia fishing reports?

The latest Columbia , SC fishing reports are: @elias.escatel reported a nice Largemouth bass at Cypress Bay . @ryandelman reported a nice Largemouth bass . @kevinhaugh reported a nice Largemouth bass at Semmes Lake . @AustinOutdoors333 reported a nice Redbreast sunfish at Lake Murray . @AustinOutdoors333 reported a nice Redbreast sunfish 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 , Sandy Branch .

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

Largemouth bass

Cypress Bay

15 in · 1 lb

Largemouth bass

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Semmes Lake

length · weight

Redbreast sunfish

Lake Murray

length · weight

Redbreast sunfish

Lake Murray

length · weight

Redbreast sunfish

Lake Murray

length · weight

Redbreast sunfish

Lake Murray

length · weight

Bluegill

Lake Murray

length · weight

Bluegill

Lake Murray

length · weight

Redbreast sunfish

Lake Murray

length · weight

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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.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching Largemouth bass as of April 23rd, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Largemouth bass

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

Aggregate

Keep intact

No size limit.

A total of 40 game fish may be kept in any one day. This total shall not exceed more than the limits or exceptions listed below. Any game fish or species with a size limit listed must be landed with head and tail fin intact.

Special limits and regulations apply in:

Blalock Lake: minimum size = 14- inches; bag limit = no more than 5 combined total of black bass;
Chattooga River: minimum size = 12- inches; bag limit = no more than 10 combined total of black bass;
Greenwood Lake: minimum size = 14-inches; bag limit = no more than 5 combined total of black bass;
Hartwell Lake: minimum size = 12- inches; bag limit = no more than 10 combined total of black bass;
Jocassee Lake: minimum size = 14- inches; bag limit = no more than 5 combined total of black bass;
Keowee Lake: minimum size = 12- inches; bag limit = no more than 10 combined total of black bass;
Marion Lake: minimum size = 14- inches; bag limit = no more than 5 combined total of black bass;
Monticello Lake: minimum size = 14- inches; bag limit = no more than 5 combined total of black bass;
Moultrie Lake: minimum size = 14- inches; bag limit = no more than 5 combined total of black bass;
Murray Lake: minimum size = 14- inches; bag limit = no more than 5 combined total of black bass;
Robinson Lake: minimum size = 12- inches; bag limit = no more than 5 combined total of black bass;
Russell Lake (including Lake Hartwell Tailwater): minimum size = 12-inches; bag limit = no more than 10 combined total of black bass;
Saluda River (middle reach): minimum size = 14-inches; bag limit = no more than 5 combined total of black bass;
Santee River (upper reach): minimum size = 14-inches; bag limit no more than 5 combined total of black bass;
Savannah River: minimum size = 12- inches; bag limit = no more than 10 combined total of black bass;
Secession Lake: minimum size = 14- inches; bag limit = no more than 5 combined total of black bass;
Slade's Lake: minimum size = 12- inches; bag limit = no more than 2 combined total of black bass;
Stevens Creek Reservoir: minimum size = 12-inches; bag limit = no more than 10 combined total of black bass;
Thurmond Lake: minimum size = 12- inches; bag limit = no more than 10 combined total of black bass;
Tugaloo Lake: minimum size = 12- inches; bag limit = no more than 10 combined total of black bass;
Wateree Lake: minimum size = 14- inches; bag limit = no more than 5 combined total of black bass;
Wylie Lake: minimum size = 14- inches; bag limit = no more than 5 combined total of black bass;
Yonah Lake: minimum size = 12- inches; bag limit = no more than 10 combined total of black bass;

Check with state parks, city reservoirs, or county parks for special limits and regulations that apply to those areas. For more information, see SCDNR website.

Very good Catch, Clean, Cook Largemouth Bass by BlueGabe

Micropterus nigricans

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34°02′15.4″N 80°54′13.3″W

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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 Sandy Branch.

Most commonly caught species around Columbia, SC:

Largemouth bass - 8,319 reported catches
Bluegill - 1,633 reported catches
Striped bass - 1,347 reported catches
Blue catfish - 974 reported catches
Channel catfish - 852 reported catches

The latest Columbia, SC fishing reports are:

@elias.escatel reported a nice Largemouth bass at Cypress Bay.
@ryandelman reported a nice Largemouth bass.
@kevinhaugh reported a nice Largemouth bass at Semmes Lake.
@AustinOutdoors333 reported a nice Redbreast sunfish at Lake Murray.
@AustinOutdoors333 reported a nice Redbreast sunfish at Lake Murray.

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