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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 03/24/2025
| Bass | Fishing has been good. Focus fishing effort with soft plastics in a green/black/red coloration. Minnows and spinner baits also work well. The topwater bite is good in the early mornings and late evenings around lily pads. Fish should be spawning for the next few weeks. |
| Crappie | Fishing has been good. Focus fishing effort with smaller jigs or minnows. Look for structure and do not be afraid to use a spray-on fish attractant. Fish should be spawning for the next few weeks. |
| Bream | Fishing has been fair. Focus fishing effort near vegetation with small beetle spin or fish using redworms, nightcrawlers, and crickets. Fish should be spawning for the next few weeks. |
| Catfish | Fishing has been fair. Focus fishing effort on the bottom with red worms, liver, and other stink baits. |
Lake Columbia Special Regulations
Lake Columbia Special Regulations
Creel and Size Limits
| Species | Lengths to Release | Daily Creel Limits |
|---|---|---|
| Catfish | No Length Limit | 10 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
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.
| Species | Weight | Angler | Date |
| Bass | 14.75 lbs. | Mike Allen | December 2002 |
| Crappie | 2.09 lbs. | William Mickens | December 2020 |
| Redear | 1.13 lbs. | Ray Newsome | May 2018 |
| Bluegill | 1.00 lb. | John Scarbrough | May 2023 |
| Catfish | 13.00 lbs. | Hayden Seghini | May 2023 |
Recent Catches
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