The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (point drop-off) is open for everyone; the other 6 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Lake Sinclair
Hancock County, Georgia · 15,300 acres (24 sq mi)
58°F water, windy Friday (15 mph NW).
About Lake Sinclair
Lake Sinclair spreads over 15,300 acres in Hancock County, Georgia. Sinclair Dam holds it back on the Oconee River. Lies immediately downstream of Lake Oconee on the Oconee River, near Milledgeville.
It stretches about 14.5 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 124 miles. The water sits about 340 ft above sea level. It reaches about 86 ft at its deepest. Milledgeville lies about 4.3 miles to the south. Macon, the nearest city, is about 31 miles southwest.
- Size
- 15,300 acres (24 sq mi)
- Deepest
- About 86 ft
- Shoreline
- About 124 miles
- End to end
- About 14.5 miles
- Elevation
- About 340 ft
- Type
- Reservoir
- Dam
- Sinclair Dam, Oconee River
- County
- Hancock County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Sunday Good
- 6:30 am – 8:45 amsunrise · wind 0 mph
- 4:30 pm – 6:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 0 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish to expect
Lakes like Lake Sinclair in Georgia usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, white bass, catfish and bluegill and sunfish. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. At 58°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- GoodLargemouth bass
Fall feed. They chase baitfish into creeks and coves.
- GoodCrappie
Active. Brush piles and docks in 8 to 15 ft.
- GoodWhite bass
Schools chasing bait on points. Watch for splashes.
- FairCatfish
Waking up. Channels and creek mouths, especially after rain.
- FairBluegill and sunfish
Warming. Shallow, sunny pockets in the afternoon.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Point drop-off
The bottom falls away fast off this point; fish rest deep and move up the slope to feed.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
6 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.
Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.
Water temperature
At the surface, seen .
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 7:02 am · sunset 5:31 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Sinclair
- Milledgevilleabout 4.3 mi south
- Hardwickabout 5 mi south
- Mount Zionabout 7.3 mi northeast
- Eatontonabout 7.9 mi northwest
- Maconnearest city, about 31 mi southwest
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Questions about Lake Sinclair
What fish are in Lake Sinclair?
Lakes like Lake Sinclair usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, white bass, catfish and bluegill and sunfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Lake Sinclair?
About 86 ft at the deepest point. The 3-D view shows where the deep water is.
How big is Lake Sinclair?
15,300 acres, with about 124 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Sinclair?
Milledgeville is about 4.3 miles south; Hardwick is about 5 miles south.
What is the water temperature at Lake Sinclair today?
The surface was about 58°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Lake Sinclair on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
