Columbus Lake covers about 8,900 acres in Lowndes and Clay counties, the largest reservoir along the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway.
We rent MasterCraft wakesurf boats, Sea-Doo jet skis and water toys on Columbus Lake, and everything is ready for you at the lake. Add a captained charter with lessons for every level.
It opened in 1981 behind the John C. Stennis Lock and Dam, once called Columbus Lock and Dam, at the city of Columbus.
Boat, jet ski and water toy rentals at Columbus Lake
No truck or trailer needed: everything you rent is ready and waiting at Columbus Lake.
- Wakesurf and ski boat rentals – MasterCraft boats seating 12 to 18, set up for a full day of surfing, skiing and tubing on Columbus Lake.
- Sea-Doo jet ski rentals – quick, easy-to-ride watercraft for exploring every cove of Columbus Lake.
- Captained charters – sit back and enjoy Columbus Lake while our captain drives, or learn to wakesurf with one-on-one coaching.
- Water toy rentals – add tubes, floating lily pads, paddle boards or a water trampoline to your day.
Book Now or call or text 1-888-594-6610 – we answer 7 a.m.–10 p.m. every day.
Columbus Lake at a glance
| Location | Lowndes and Clay counties |
|---|---|
| Size | About 8,900 acres |
| Opened | 1981 |
| Dam | John C. Stennis Lock and Dam |
| Waterway | Tenn-Tom |
| Rank | Largest Tenn-Tom reservoir |
Best things to do on Columbus Lake
- Water skiing and tubing – open water on the main lake.
- Wakesurfing – calm water on still mornings.
- Jet skiing – open water and quiet coves.
- Fishing – bass and crappie.
Where to launch at Columbus Lake
- Public ramps – launches around the lake near Columbus.
Barges use the main channel, so give tows plenty of room. Your rental from us is ready at the lake.
Tips for a great day on Columbus Lake
- Mornings are calmest for surfing.
- Mississippi requires a spotter, besides the driver, watching anyone being towed.
- Kids 12 and under must wear a life jacket on boats 26 feet or less in Mississippi.
Mississippi boating rules to know
- Every boat needs a wearable life jacket for each person on board. Kids 12 and under must wear one while underway on a boat 26 feet or less, and everyone on a jet ski or being towed must wear one.
- Anyone towing a skier, wakeboarder or tuber needs a spotter on board besides the driver. Towing isn't allowed from one hour after sunset to one hour before sunrise.
- Jet skis can only run during daylight hours in Mississippi, so plan jet ski time between sunrise and sunset.
- Keep to idle speed in posted no-wake zones and near docks, marinas and boat ramps, and watch for stumps outside the marked channels.
Map of Columbus Lake
Columbus Lake rental & boating FAQ
What can I rent at Columbus Lake?
MasterCraft wakesurf and wakeboard boats, Sea-Doo jet skis, water toys like tubes and lily pads, and private boat tours with lessons.
Do I have to tow the boat to Columbus Lake myself?
No. Your rental is ready for you at Columbus Lake, so you don't need a truck or trailer.
Where is Columbus Lake?
On the Tenn-Tom Waterway at Columbus, in Lowndes and Clay counties.
Can you jet ski on Columbus Lake?
Yes. Jet skiing, waterskiing, wakeboarding and wakesurfing are all popular on Columbus Lake.
How big is Columbus Lake?
About 8,900 acres, the largest reservoir on the Tenn-Tom.
What dam holds back Columbus Lake?
The John C. Stennis Lock and Dam, formerly called Columbus Lock and Dam.