Lake Columbia

Lake Columbia is an 84-acre lake located in Marion County, 7 miles southeast of Columbia. This lake is renowned for its exceptional Largemouth Bass fishing opportunities. It features three expansive coves and plentiful shoreline access, making for prime fishing spots, along with a deeper section great for skiing on approved days.

Address: Lake Columbia, 81 Lake Columbia Dr, Columbia, MS 39429
Phone: (601) 736-1861
Fees: Daily and Annual

Fishing Report - Updated 5/6/24

BassFishing has been fair. Focus fishing effort with soft plastics in a green/black/red coloration. Weightless worms near vegetation have been working well.
Crappie Fishing has been slow. Focus fishing effort with soft plastics in a green/black/red coloration. Minnows and spinner baits also work well. A spray-on fish attractant is also helpful because a large part of the crappie’s predatory instinct is scent driven.
BreamFishing has been good. Focus fishing effort near vegetation with small beetle spin or fish using redworms, nightcrawlers, and crickets. They have just started bedding.
Catfish Fishing has been good. Focus fishing effort on the bottom with red worms, liver, and other stink baits.
Lake Columbia Regulations and Creel Limits

Special Fishing Regulations

SpeciesTypeLength to Release
Catfish No length limit

Creel Limits

TypeAmountAdditional Information
Catfish10Creel limit for all State Fishing and State Park Lakes

Statewide creel and size limits apply to all other fish species

Lake Regulations

  • Fishing is not allowed from the courtesy pier adjacent to boat ramp.
  • Rod and reel or pole fishing is allowed. No trotlines, free-floating fishing devices, jugs, yoyo’s, limblines, throwlines, or set hooks are allowed.
  • Sport fishing licenses and fishing permits are required except on designated days during National Fishing and Boating Week.
Amenities

Campgrounds are first come first serve, please call the State Lake office for information.

  • One public boat ramp
  • One handicap access fishing pier
  • Two earthen piers
  • Day-use / picnic areas
  • Public restrooms with showers
  • 12 Camping pads with electrical/water hookups
  • Skiing is allowed on Wednesday, Sunday, Memorial Day, July 4th , and Labor Day noon to sunset

Record Fish

Record fish must be weighed and verified by the lake manager, lake supervisor, or fisheries biologist. Anglers who catch a lake record fish will receive a certificate acknowledging their catch.

SpeciesWeightAngler
Bass14.75 lbs.Mike Allen
Crappie2.09 lbs.William Mickens
Redear1 lb. 2 oz.Ray Newsome
Bluegill11 oz.Ray Newsome
Catfish3.25 lbs.Hope Longwith

Recent Catches

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