Wisconsin · USA
Lake Columbia
- Region
- Wisconsin, USA
- Regulation zone
- Wisconsin statewide regulations
Species in Lake Columbia
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Seasons & limits — Wisconsin statewide regulations
| Species | Season | Limit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Largemouth Bass (LMB) — harvest | May 2, 2026 – March 7, 2027; catch and release only at all other times of the year | Daily limit 5; minimum length 14 inches | — |
| Smallmouth Bass (SMB) — harvest | Northern Zone: June 20, 2026 – March 7, 2027; other inland waters: May 2, 2026 – March 7, 2027; catch and release only at all other times of the year | Daily limit 5 in total with largemouth bass; minimum length 14 inches | — |
| Panfish: Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Sunfish, Crappie and Yellow Perch | Open all year | Daily limit 25 in total; minimum length none | — |
Always confirm regulations with the official state regulations before fishing — rules change, and waterbody-specific exceptions apply.
Waterbody-specific rules
- (F water: hook and line fishing is open all year for all fish species, except muskellunge, lake sturgeon, trout, paddlefish and threatened or endangered fish) The daily bag limit on catfish is 10. Only one largemouth or smallmouth bass may be kept and it must be at least 18”.
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Species: Wisconsin state fisheries lake records, via the Bump Board dataset.