Lake Sinclair is a 15,330-acre lake on the Oconee River near Milledgeville and Eatonton in central Georgia, just downstream of Lake Oconee.
We rent MasterCraft wakesurf boats, Sea-Doo jet skis and water toys on Lake Sinclair, and everything is ready for you at the lake. Add a captained charter with lessons for every level.
Its 417 miles of shoreline wind through quiet coves and lake neighborhoods, and it's a relaxed alternative to its busier sister lake.
Boat, jet ski and water toy rentals at Lake Sinclair
No truck or trailer needed: everything you rent is ready and waiting at Lake Sinclair.
- Wakesurf and ski boat rentals – MasterCraft boats seating 12 to 18, set up for a full day of surfing, skiing and tubing on Lake Sinclair.
- Jet ski rentals – late-model Sea-Doos for one to three riders, great for cruising Lake Sinclair or pulling a tube.
- Boat tours & private charters – relax while an experienced driver-instructor handles the boat, with wakesurf, wakeboard and ski lessons for every level.
- Water toys – tubes, lily pads, water trampolines, paddle boards and more to keep the whole group busy.
Book Now or call or text 1-888-594-6610 – we answer 7 a.m.–10 p.m. every day.
Lake Sinclair at a glance
| Location | Milledgeville and Eatonton |
|---|---|
| Size | About 15,330 acres |
| Shoreline | About 417 miles |
| River | Oconee River |
| Dam | Sinclair Dam, 1953 |
| Sister lake | Lake Oconee |
Best things to do on Lake Sinclair
- Water skiing and tubing – open water on the main lake.
- Wakesurfing – calm coves on early mornings.
- Jet skiing – long coves to explore.
- Fishing – largemouth, crappie and hybrids.
Where to launch at Lake Sinclair
- Public ramps – Georgia Power parks and access areas.
- Marinas – marinas near Milledgeville.
Weekday mornings are the quietest time on the water. Your rental from us is ready at the lake.
Tips for a great day on Lake Sinclair
- Mornings are calmest for surfing.
- Georgia requires an observer besides the driver when towing, and no towing or wakesurfing between sunset and sunrise.
- Georgia's 100-foot law means idle speed near docks, swimmers and shorelines.
Georgia boating rules to know
- Every boat needs a wearable life jacket for each person on board. Children under 13 must wear one whenever the boat is moving, unless they're inside an enclosed cabin, and everyone on a jet ski must wear one.
- Towing a skier, wakeboarder or tuber requires an observer besides the driver, and the person being towed must wear a life jacket. Towing, wakeboarding and wakesurfing aren't allowed between sunset and sunrise.
- Jet skis can't be operated between sunset and sunrise.
- Georgia's 100-foot law: keep to idle speed within 100 feet of docks, piers, bridges, anchored or drifting boats, people in the water and shorelines next to homes, parks, beaches and marinas.
Map of Lake Sinclair
Lake Sinclair rental & boating FAQ
What can I rent at Lake Sinclair?
Premium MasterCraft surf and ski boats, Sea-Doo jet skis, tubes, lily pads and paddle boards, and captained boat tours with lessons.
Do I need a truck to tow the boat?
No. Your boat or jet skis are ready for you at Lake Sinclair, so there's no towing.
Where is Lake Sinclair?
In central Georgia near Milledgeville and Eatonton.
Can you jet ski on Lake Sinclair?
Yes. Jet skiing, waterskiing, wakeboarding and wakesurfing are all popular on Lake Sinclair.
How big is Lake Sinclair?
About 15,330 acres, with roughly 417 miles of shoreline.
Is Lake Sinclair busy?
It's usually calmer than Lake Oconee, just upstream.