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 6/25/24

BassFishing has been fair. Focus fishing effort with soft plastics in a green/black/red coloration. Weightless worms near vegetation have been working well.  With the warmer weather fish should be moving to deeper water.
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.  With the warmer weather fish should be moving to deeper water.
BreamFishing has been good. Focus fishing effort near vegetation with small beetle spin or fish using redworms, nightcrawlers, and crickets. With the warmer weather fish should be moving to deeper water.
Catfish Fishing has been good. Focus fishing effort on the bottom with red worms, liver, and other stink baits.
Lake Columbia Special Regulations

Creel and Size Limits

SpeciesLengths to ReleaseDaily Creel Limits
CatfishNo Length Limit10 per angler

Statewide creel and size limits apply to all other fish species

Lake Regulations

  • Rod and reel or pole fishing is allowed. No trotlines, FFFD’s, 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. 
  • Fishing is not allowed from courtesy piers adjacent to boat ramps. 
  • Night fishing is allowed from the bank or boats which are in compliance with state and Coast Guard regulations.
  • Skiing is allowed on Wednesday, Sunday, Memorial Day, July 4th , and Labor Day from noon to sunset within ski area. 
  • Lake is designated as No Wake all other times.
Amenities

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

  • Boat ramp
  • Handicap accessible fishing pier
  • 6 developed camping sites with electrical/water hookups
  • Primitive camping
  • Restrooms with showers
  • Pavilion rental
  • Picnic tables
  • Barbecue grills.

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

Lake Columbia Bass
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