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Lake Sinclair

Lake fishing  Georgia · 05:54 - 16:39

Lake Sinclair is one of the lakes in Georgia. The main target species are Striped Bass, Blue Catfish and Channel Catfish.

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Good 45% The bite right now
Top bet: Striped Bass Slow during the night, water near its preferred 16 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
81%
75°
Fri
85%
78°
Best day
Sat
80%
72°
Sun
77%
70°
Mon
74%
67°
Tue
74%
73°

The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.

Conditions right now

Weather
Overcast
Water temp (est.)
62°F
Air temp
64°F
Wind
6 mph
Pressure
30.06 inHg ↓ falling
Clouds
99.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:09–07:09 Dusk 15:24–17:24 Night 17:24–05:09

Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.

Feeding times today

Waning crescent 30% lit
Major period 06:42–08:42 Major period 18:42–20:42 Minor period 00:41–02:11 Minor period 13:12–14:42

Solunar times are a traditional guide based on the moon's position, separate from the live ranking above. Local time at the spot.

Next hours

04:00
64°
05:00
64°
06:00
65°
07:00
66°
08:00
69°
09:00
70°
10:00
74°
11:00
75°
12:00
77°
13:00
78°
14:00
74°
15:00
70°

Likely catch now (10 species)

Striped Bass
Morone saxatilis
45%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 16 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Blue Catfish
Ictalurus furcatus
33%
Active through the night, off season, falling pressure ahead of weather.
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Channel Catfish
Ictalurus punctatus
32%
Active through the night, overcast lifts the bite.
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Common Carp
Cyprinus carpio
30%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 16 degrees, off season, falling pressure ahead of weather.
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Flathead Catfish
Pylodictis olivaris
24%
Active through the night, off season.
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Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
16%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 16 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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About the fishing here

Anglers here regularly land Striped Bass, Blue Catfish, Channel Catfish, Common Carp, Flathead Catfish and Smallmouth Bass.

Striped Bass fishing is usually best around Apr-May, Oct-Nov. The best windows are usually dawn, dusk and night.

A state fishing license is required to fish here. Napp ranks the species above from the live weather, water temperature, season and time of day, so the order changes through the day.

Guides for this water

Tips right now

Technique Start with a crankbait for striped bass, the most likely catch right now.
Colour Low light: try chartreuse, yellow and glow for striped bass.
Lure Crankbait for striped bass: Big swimbaits and plugs.
Timing Striped bass is slow at night. The best bite comes at dawn.
Depth The water temperature suits the fish. Fish actively at normal depths and edges.

Fishing permit

A state fishing license is required to fish here. Licenses are issued by each state:

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About this water

Lake Sinclair is a man-made lake in central Georgia near Eatonton. It is operated by Georgia Power.

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Lake Sinclair?

The usual catches here are Striped Bass, Blue Catfish, Channel Catfish, Common Carp, Flathead Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Black Crappie and Largemouth Bass.

Do you need a fishing license at Lake Sinclair?

Yes. A state fishing license is required; see the link on this page for the state's rules.

When is the best time to fish Lake Sinclair?

Striped Bass is generally most active around Apr-May, Oct-Nov. The best windows are usually dawn, dusk and night.

What is biting at Lake Sinclair right now?

Right now Striped Bass is the most likely catch, at about 37%.