Columbus Lake
MDWFP lists Columbus Lake, part of the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway operated by the Corps of Engineers, at 8,910 acres; it opened in 1981 and extends 22 miles. MDWFP reports black bass (including spotted bass) and crappie, with special limits on both.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Largemouth Bass
Black bass (largemouth, spotted, smallmouth) regulated together
Spotted Bass
Found at the lower end of the Buttahatchie
Crappie
Best in old river runs
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- East Bank boat rampPublicNear the marina; MDWFP mentions the East Bank ramp and other launch areas.Directions ↗
- More public accessPublicSee the state agency or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Columbus Lake are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
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Search more bait shops near Columbus Lake ↗Local tips
- Crappie hold in old river runs in 5 to 10 feet of water.
- Special limits: release black bass 14 in and under (10/day); release crappie 9 in and under (30/day).
- Giant salvinia is present, so clear vegetation from trailers before leaving the launch.
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