Lake Sinclair has approximately 15,330 acres of water and over 400 miles of shoreline. It is a lake of many coves and inlets as well as long stretches of open water. It is fed by the waters of the Oconee River, Little River, and many large creeks. The houses along the shores range from large permanent homes to weekend retreats

Recreation areas on Lake Sinclair include camping areas, public fishing, boat ramps and picnic facilities. Many fishing tournaments are held every year from nationally recognized fishing tournaments to smaller local tournaments. Lake Sinclair is an outdoors paradise that offers something for everyone in the family!

The lake area has very warm summers, with highs between 80 and 95 degrees Fahrenheit, and very mild winters, with temperatures dropping below 40 degrees Fahrenheit only during December, January, and February, and rarely during daylight hours.

The lake has long been known as a rich fishing area. Lake Sinclair is the site of several fishing tournaments – both local and national – and attracts fishing enthusiasts of all skill levels. Fishing guides can be hired to take visitors to some of the richest fishing grounds. Bait, supplies and gasoline are available at several of the area marinas.

Boaters can head for the open channels to have an exhilarating trip zipping around the lake on water skis or personal watercraft, or take a leisurely boat tour of remote coves and inlets. Places to swim range from a supervised beach to the seclusion of a sand beach on a island or in an uninhabited cove.

Taking in the natural beauty is another way to enjoy Lake Sinclair . Observers will see many birds and shore creatures, especially at dawn and dusk when they come down to the water's edge. The forests surrounding the lake offer a spectacular view of Georgia vegetation and plant life. The dogwoods and azaleas in the spring and the glowing colors of fall foliage signal the beauty of changing seasons in Central Georgia.