Hydropower reservoir

Lake Sinclair

Baldwin, Hancock & Putnam Counties, Georgia

A Georgia Power reservoir on the Oconee River just north of Milledgeville, created in 1953. It is a popular bass tournament lake and also offers good crappie, catfish and bream fishing.

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Current air temperature at Lake Sinclair (National Weather Service) ↗

Surface area15,330 acres

Max depth—

Shoreline417 mi

Boat motorsCheck local rules

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Largemouth Bass●●●●○

Docks, riprap and creek mouths. Spawning fish shallow in spring, then points and brush in summer.

Crappie●●●○○

Brush piles and lighted docks. Night fishing under lights at Dennis Station works well.

Catfish●●●○○

Cut or live bait along channel edges and in the upper lake below Wallace Dam.

Bluegill●●●○○

Shallow beds in late spring and early summer. Crickets and worms around docks.

Boat launches

7 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.

Dennis StationPublic
GA DNR site with two ramps, large lot and fishing docks with night lightsDirections ↗
Cosby's LandingPublic
Ramp on the Island Creek arm near Sparta with fishing pierDirections ↗
Little River ParkMarina
Campground and marina on Hwy 441. Day-use parking feeDirections ↗
Anchors MarinaMarina
Two ramps, launch fee, 24-hour parking and restroomsDirections ↗
Haslam's MarinaMarina
Two self-serve ramps, launch fee. Closed MondaysDirections ↗
Twin Bridges LandingFee
Two ramps, launch feeDirections ↗
Sinclair MarinaMarina
Ramp with launch fee and boat rentalsDirections ↗

Size & creel limits

Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Lake Sinclair are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Georgia Department of Natural Resources Wildlife Resources Division (official eRegulations) ↗

Rules change, so confirm current limits with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources Wildlife Resources Division (official eRegulations) before you fish.

Bait & tackle nearby

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Local tips

Water moving from Wallace Dam generation at the upper end often turns on the bite.
Most ramps charge a small parking or launch fee. Rocky Creek Park is open only from Memorial Day to Labor Day.
Summer days bring heavy boat traffic. Fish early, late or at night under lights.

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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.