Columbia Fishing & Outdoors

Columbia, the Capital City of SC, is centrally located in the state in an area called the Midlands.  This region offers a variety of fishing opportunities practically year-round on the beautiful fresh water lakes, rivers and streams that saturate the area. And when our weather changes to the slightly cooler temperatures of Fall, anglers become hunters and head into the woods for some serious hunting.

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Topwater Madness

In bodies of water lacking a lot of structure, using topwater baits like small poppers that mimic small baitfish can be a very successful tactic. May 29th, 2025

Suzuki Marine’s Relaunch of Popular V6 4-STROKE OUTBOARD!

Suzuki Marine’s New Stealth Line™ Outboards Win 2024 Top Products Award From Boating Industry Magazine, Adding Three Popular Models Suzuki … May 21st, 2025

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Mota’s Record-Breaking Blue Peacock

On August 15, 2024, Murilo Soares Mota made history while fishing in Brazil’s Tres Marias Lake, landing a stunning 24.803 inch blue peacock bass. With this impressive catch, Mota set the IGFA All-Tackle Length World Record for the species. The record-setting fish struck while Mota was casting a lure, and after a successful fight, he measured it using an official IGFA Measuring Device before safely releasing it back into the water.May 30th, 2025

Enter To Win A Suzuki Portable Outboard Motor!

Winner announced 7/17/25 live from ICAST!May 30th, 2025

Huge Black Crappie Caught In Illinois

On March 28, Kinkaid Lake in Murphysboro, Ill. produced a more than 4 ½-pound crappie that should narrowly eclipse the existing 41-year-old state recordMay 28th, 2025

Night Snorkel in a Crystal Clear Florida River

After a big rainstorm, my friend Nick and I set out to explore one of Florida's spring-fed rivers at night. The weather ended up being fantastic, and we saw an amazing array of wildlife and aquatic plants. It's always refreshing to see some of Florida's springs still lush with submerged aquatic vegetation as groundwater contamination from agricultural runoff threatens many of them with nitrogen pollution (which in turn leads to algae blooms and the springs looking murky and gross). But so far this system has proven resilient and is in relatively good health. Hope you enjoy coming along for the ride!May 27th, 2025

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The Dometic DG3 Gyro Sets New Standard in Marine Stabilization

  Exploring the Dometic DG3 Gyro: A Comprehensive Overview The Dometic DG3 Gyro is a cutting-edge device that has gained … May 20th, 2025

Head South For Big Fish This Winter

As the holidays approach and temperatures drop, many will feel the need to scratch that fishing itch. There is no better place to catch your next trophy this winter than down in sunny south Florida.Nov 26th, 2024

Miami Boat Show | February 15-19, 2023

    Discover Boating Miami International Boat Show. Fore more info visit https://bit.ly/3iL3zw7Dec 20th, 2022

The Heart of the Season in Nosara, Costa Rica

The best part of the fishing season is right around the corner on the northern Pacific Coast of Costa Rica in the district of Nosara. May 23rd, 2025

Suzuki Marine USA Promotes Two Vice Presidents

Suzuki Marine USA today announced the promotion of two key executives to key vice-presidential management positions.  Brandon Cerka will now serve as the company’s Vice President Sales and Marketing, while Jacob Ewing was promoted to the position of Vice President, Operations.May 22nd, 2025

Eric Fetchko Wins 2025 Eddie Smith Manufacturer of the Year Award from Center for Sportfishing Policy

Dometic Marine Segment President Eric Fetchko was honored with the 2025 Eddie Smith Manufacturer of the Year Award during the American Boating Congress Industry Lunch, held recently in Washington, D.C. and hosted by the National Marine Manufacturer’s Association. May 22nd, 2025

Black Sea Bass Ceviche

Serves 4 FISH 2 black sea bass fillets, skin removed, diced into 1/2-inch pieces 1/2 cup lime juice 1/2 cup …

Florida Lobster Bites with Avocado-Lime Puree

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