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Fishing in Columbia, TN

Tennessee, United States

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Top fish species in Columbia

Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
Bluegill
Bluegill
Smallmouth bass
Smallmouth bass
Channel catfish
Channel catfish
Rock bass
Rock bass

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Banded sculpin

Little Harpeth River

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Creek chub

Little Harpeth River

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Largemouth bass

Westhaven Lake

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Creek chub

Little Harpeth River

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Creek chub

Little Harpeth River

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Creek chub

Little Harpeth River

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Little Harpeth River

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Longear sunfish

Harpeth River

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Creek chub

Little Harpeth River

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Little Harpeth River

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About Columbia fishing

Check out the best fishing spots in and around Columbia, Tennessee. Anglers using Fishbrain have logged: 5,909 catches for Largemouth bass, 1,436 catches for Bluegill, and 798 catches for Smallmouth bass.

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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 Tennessee 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.

Largemouth bass

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

5

Aggregate

5
Purchase your Tennessee fishing license on the Go Outdoors Tennessee website.

No size limit. No more than 5 black bass per day in any combination of species may be taken. This aggregate limit includes Largemouth, Smallmouth, Spotted, and Coosa Bass.

Several waters have exceptions to these statewide limits. Refer to TWRA for a full list of exceptions to statewide limits.

Micropterus nigricans

Regulations for

35°37′24.6″N 87°02′55″W
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FAQ about Columbia fishing

Anglers in Columbia, TN recommend these top fishing spots: Duck River, Rutherford Creek, Williamsport Lakes, Campbell Lake, and June Lake.
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