Columbia Canal Diversion Dam
Columbia, South Carolina
- Target Species
- Smallmouth Bass
- Largemouth Bass
- Spotted Bass
- Redear Sunfish
- Bluegill
- Redbreast Sunfish
- Channel Catfish
- Snail Bullhead
- Flathead Catfish
- Blue Catfish
- Water Type
- Freshwater
- Spot Type
- Hand Launch
- Access
- Kayak / Paddle
- Amenities
- Parking, Restrooms
About This Spot
Columbia Canal Diversion Dam is a public hand launch for kayaks and canoes on the Broad River near Columbia, South Carolina. Species here include Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Blue Catfish and Flathead Catfish, among others. The site has parking and restrooms.
GPS Coordinates
GPS (Degrees & Decimal Minutes)
N 34° 01.997' W 81° 04.172'
Decimal Coordinates
34.033291084081284, -81.06952660032566
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