Lake Columbia (Columbia County)
Lake Columbia is a 378 acre cooling lake for a power plant near Portage in Columbia County. It stays ice free and is known for warm water bass and wiper fishing.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Largemouth Bass
Good in fall and winter
Wiper
Reported as a notable catch
Smallmouth Bass
Rock, gravel and points. Tubes, jerkbaits and drop-shots.
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Carry-in launch, County Road V/JPublicParking area on the southeast side. Carry-in boats only. Electric motors only. Shore fishing allowed.Directions ↗
- More public accessPublicSee the WDNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Lake Columbia (Columbia County) are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Wisconsin DNR ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
Closest shops to the lake and its boat launches. Call ahead for live bait and hours.
- M&M Tackle It Bait ShopNearby2830 New Pinery Road, Suite 12, Portage, WI 53901(608) 683-2006Directions ↗
Local tips
- Only electric motors are allowed, so bring a boat you can carry down.
- Warm water keeps fish active in fall and winter.
- Motor rules are posted on the fence near the parking area.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.