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Lake Columbia

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Arkansas, United States

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Redear sunfish

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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Redear sunfish

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General info

Lake Columbia is a lake located in Columbia County, Arkansas, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Bluegill, and Redear sunfish.

Location

33°17′49.6″N 93°22′34.6″W
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Fishing regulations at Lake Columbia, AR

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 Arkansas 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.

Regulations for top species

Season open: year-round
Largemouth bass

Largemouth bass

Regulation boundaryArkansas State Waters
Bag limit10

The maximum number of individual fish legally harvested per harvester per day. Bag limits are only for properly licensed anglers actively harvesting the species. People who are not actively harvesting or are not properly licensed (if a license is required) may NOT be counted for the purpose of bag limits.

Aggregate limit10

The maximum number of individual fish across an aggregate group of species legally harvested per harvester per day.

Additional information
No size limit. No closed season. For area-specific regulations, see Arkansas special area-specific regulations.
Edibility
Very good Catch, Clean, Cook Largemouth Bass by BlueGabe
Synonyms
Micropterus nigricans
Location specific information
Columbia LakeLargemouth bass daily limit is 10, of which only 1 may be longer than 20 inches. Use of common carp as bait is prohibited. Harvest of grass carp prohibited.Handicapped-accessible fishing piers are available. Pregnant women, women who may become pregnant, women who are breast-feeding, and children under the age of 7 should not eat flathead catfish, pickerel, gar, bowfin or largemouth bass (over 16 inches long) because of mercury contamination. Others should not eat flathead catfish, gar, bowfin or pickerel and should not eat more than two meals per month of largemouth bass over 16 inches long. Largemouth bass shorter than 16 inches and other species of fish may be eaten without restriction.
Season open: year-round
Bluegill

Bluegill

Regulation boundaryArkansas State Waters
Bag limit50

The maximum number of individual fish legally harvested per harvester per day. Bag limits are only for properly licensed anglers actively harvesting the species. People who are not actively harvesting or are not properly licensed (if a license is required) may NOT be counted for the purpose of bag limits.

Aggregate limit50

The maximum number of individual fish across an aggregate group of species legally harvested per harvester per day.

Additional information
No size limit. No closed season. Aggregate bag limit includes all sunfish species combined. No bag limit on bream shorter than 4-inches total length. For area-specific regulations, see Arkansas special area-specific regulations.
Edibility
Catch, Clean, Cook Bluegill
Synonyms
Lepomis macrochirus
Location specific information
Columbia LakeLargemouth bass daily limit is 10, of which only 1 may be longer than 20 inches. Use of common carp as bait is prohibited. Harvest of grass carp prohibited.Handicapped-accessible fishing piers are available. Pregnant women, women who may become pregnant, women who are breast-feeding, and children under the age of 7 should not eat flathead catfish, pickerel, gar, bowfin or largemouth bass (over 16 inches long) because of mercury contamination. Others should not eat flathead catfish, gar, bowfin or pickerel and should not eat more than two meals per month of largemouth bass over 16 inches long. Largemouth bass shorter than 16 inches and other species of fish may be eaten without restriction.
Season open: year-round
Redear sunfish

Redear sunfish

Regulation boundaryArkansas State Waters
Bag limit50

The maximum number of individual fish legally harvested per harvester per day. Bag limits are only for properly licensed anglers actively harvesting the species. People who are not actively harvesting or are not properly licensed (if a license is required) may NOT be counted for the purpose of bag limits.

Aggregate limit50

The maximum number of individual fish across an aggregate group of species legally harvested per harvester per day.

Additional information
No size limit. No closed season. Aggregate bag limit includes all sunfish species combined. No bag limit on bream shorter than 4-inches total length. For area-specific regulations, see Arkansas special area-specific regulations.
Edibility
Very good
Synonyms
Lepomis microlophus, Shellcracker
Location specific information
Columbia LakeLargemouth bass daily limit is 10, of which only 1 may be longer than 20 inches. Use of common carp as bait is prohibited. Harvest of grass carp prohibited.Handicapped-accessible fishing piers are available. Pregnant women, women who may become pregnant, women who are breast-feeding, and children under the age of 7 should not eat flathead catfish, pickerel, gar, bowfin or largemouth bass (over 16 inches long) because of mercury contamination. Others should not eat flathead catfish, gar, bowfin or pickerel and should not eat more than two meals per month of largemouth bass over 16 inches long. Largemouth bass shorter than 16 inches and other species of fish may be eaten without restriction.
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FAQ about Lake Columbia fishing

📍 Where is Lake Columbia located?
Lake Columbia is a lake located in Columbia County, Arkansas, United States. Its coordinates are:
33°17′49.6″N 93°22′34.6″W
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🎣 Where on Lake Columbia is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on Lake Columbia by looking at where other anglers have caught fish. This can easily be done in the where it is also possible to see big fish potential and how good fishing is right now along with Garmin® depth maps.
🐟 What species are in Lake Columbia?
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📢 What are the latest Lake Columbia fishing reports?
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🪪 Do I need a fishing license to fish at Lake Columbia?

Fishing in Arkansas requires a valid state fishing license for anglers. Licenses include resident, non-resident, short-term, and combination options, available online and at authorized vendors.

In Arkansas, no fishing license is required for anglers under 16 or residents 65 and older. A few other exceptions worth knowing:

  • Free fishing days — most states designate 1–2 weekends a year where anyone can fish without a license

  • Tribal waters — tribal members fishing on tribal land operate under separate tribal regulations

  • Private ponds — landowners fishing their own water typically don't need a license

Non-residents usually pay more for a license than residents. Some species also require an extra stamp or endorsement on top of your base license.

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