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.

Game Wardens Cite Anglers For Illegal Salmon Fishing In Western Maine River

Three suspects were charged with a total of 11 violations and are expected to face revocation of their fishing licenses, according to wildlife officials.Dec 18th, 2025

Read The December Issue!

Read the latest issue in your area!Nov 30th, 2025

Suzuki Dawn of a New Era

Suzuki Marine’s New Stealth Line™ Outboards Win 2024 Top Products Award From Boating Industry Magazine, Adding Three Popular Models Suzuki … Oct 31st, 2025

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New Jersey Certifies New State-Record Winter Flounder Caught While Spearfishing

The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection’s Fish & Wildlife program has certified a new state-record winter flounder caught by spearfishingDec 17th, 2025

Wired Bunker Fly

Captain Chris Newsome grew up fishing the lower Chesapeake Bay in Virginia, where bunker make up as much as 80 percent of striped bass diets. As a fly fishing guide, Chris needed to come up with a large bunker fly that was easy to cast and kept its wide profile.Dec 16th, 2025

Eastern Hellbender Could Be Listed as Endangered Nationwide; Public Comment Period Opens

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has announced a proposal to list the eastern hellbender as an endangered species throughout its entire range under the Endangered Species Act. The large, fully aquatic salamander is found in parts of Alabama, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia.Dec 15th, 2025

Cloudy with a Chance of Snook

What looked like an unfishable mess turned into four nights of nonstop snook action, with fish hammering everything he threw. The bite was brief, wild, and completely driven by changing winds and moving water.Dec 12th, 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 traction … 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

Winter Fishing on the East Coast: What Anglers Can Expect from December–March

Winter on the East Coast doesn’t mean the fishing shuts down — far from it. While temperatures drop, some of the year’s most exciting action kicks off. From striped bass pushing south to giant tautog feeding hard on offshore structure, winter is an opportunity for anglers who know where to look and how to adapt.Dec 9th, 2025

Killbox wins Islamorada Sailfish Tournament

The tournament brought steady excitement on the water as well with strong performances across both divisions.Dec 9th, 2025

How to Catch Big Bass in the Winter

Now, how do you catch big bass in the winter? What should I be looking for right now? And the best TOP 10 Lures to catch your winter bass!Dec 9th, 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

A Fresh From Florida recipe that’ll make your lobster sea harvest look (and taste) like a piece of culinary art!

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