Lake Sinclair was named for B. W. Sinclair, a Georgia Power plant construction and operation superintendent.  Sinclair is located along the fall line of Middle Georgia's OconeeRiver. LakeSinclair has approximately 15,330 acres of water and over 416 miles of shoreline. It is fed by the watersof the OconeeRiver, Little River, and many large creeks. LakeSinclair is a lake of many coves and inlets as well as long stretches of open water. The lake is situated in three counties, Baldwin, Putnam, and Hancock.

LakeSinclair has provided both electricity and recreation since 1953. The waterlevel willfluctuate approximately one to two feet eachday due to the fact that Georgia power pumpswaterfromSinclair into LakeOconee to run the power generators at the Oconee dam. 

The lake has long been known as a rich fishing area.  Lake Sinclair is the site of several fishingtournaments - both local and national- and attracts fishing enthusiasts of all skill levels.  Fishing guides can be hired to take visitors to some of the richestfishing 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 zippingaround thelake onwater 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 an island or in an inhabited cove. 

Takingin 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 thewater's edge.  The forests surrounding the lake offer a spectacular view of Georgia vegetation andplant life.  The dogwoods and azaleas in the spring and the flowing colors of fall foliage signal the beauty of changing seasons in Central Georgia