*Columbus Lake is part of the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway and is operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (COE). The MDWFP Fisheries Bureau manages the lake's fisheries resources and provides weekly fishing reports.

 Covering 8,910 acres, Columbus Lake is the largest reservoir along the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway. It was opened in 1981 and is owned and managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The reservoir extends 22 miles from Aberdeen Lock and Dam (mile 357.5) to Columbus Lock and Dam (Stennis Lock and Dam, mile 334.7). Historically, Columbus Lake has been a popular destination for bass and crappie anglers from around the state and the west central region of Alabama.

Fishing Report - 5/30/2024 

SpeciesDetail 
BassThe bass bite could be called fair to good. Most bass continue to bite on spinnerbaits and Texas-rigged plastics in the backs of the sloughs, with black buzzbaits and frogs producing some early topwater bites. Shallow pockets with grass on the west side of the channel have been good areas. If the shad are spawning in the area, the first hour or two of daylight can yield some good topwater action. 
CrappieThe crappie bite has slowed down recently. Jigs and minnows are your best bets. 
CatfishThe catfish bite is starting to pick up with the rising water temperature. Nightcrawlers and cutbait fished along the bottom have been best baits. Most anglers are using trotlines or jugs, but a few anglers are starting to target catfish with rod-n-reel combos. The mouth of the old Tombigbee River is a popular area. 

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