Fishing near Columbia, SC

Nearest public waters

Straight-line distance from Columbia. Tap a water for its spot profile.

WaterStateDistanceType
Lake Murray
Striped bass.
SC10 milake
Santee Cooper Lakes
Catfish and bass.
SC65 milake
Charleston HarborSC105 mibay
Lake Norman
Largemouth and striped bass.
NC111 milake
Lake Lanier
Spotted and largemouth bass.
GA170 milake
Fontana Lake
Smallmouth.
NC179 milake
Douglas LakeTN192 milake
Chattahoochee River
Trout below Buford Dam.
GA194 miriver

All waters in SC

SC license & regulations

South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR)

  • Resident annual: verify locally
  • Non-resident annual: verify locally
  • Source: verify locally — see South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) current license fees and regulations.

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Species nearby

Distances are straight-line estimates from the city center for planning only. Confirm public access, boat launches, and local rules with the managing agency before you travel.