Kentucky Lake is one of the best lakes for sport fishing in the country, whether it is crappie, bass, bluegill, or catfish you're hunting. Kentucky Lake is also home to outstanding recreational boating, from jet skis to ski boats to pleasure boating. Sail the lakes, or rent a houseboat and have a good time! Lake Barkley is a younger lake and is slightly smaller than Kentucky Lake, but still offers the same great fishing experiences and boating opportunities you'll find on Kentucky Lake. There are several full-service marinas, resorts, and campgrounds along Lake Barkley to make your visit a pleasurable one. With over 210,000 acres of water, Kentucky Lake and Lake Barkley provide plenty of room for fishing, boating, and outdoor recreation.

The Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway Development Authority is a four-state compact composed of Alabama, Mississippi, Tennessee, and Kentucky. Ratified in 1958 by the U.S. Congress, it was established to help ensure completion of the Waterway. It worked very closely with federal agencies and the U.S. Congress during the Waterway’s 12 years of construction. Today, the Authority promotes the development of the Waterway and its economic and trade potential. The Tenn-Tom offers multiple opportunities for boating, outdoor sports, hunting and camping. In addition, many of the communities along the Tenn-Tom Waterway corridor boast significant historic sites, festivals and fun attractions. Columbus, Mississippi