How much does it cost to rent a boat at Lake Oconee?

No problem. Our marinas offer boat rentals, along with jet skis, paddleboards, kayaks and canoes, so Members can get out and enjoy the waters of Lake Oconee.

Does Lake Oconee have alligators?

Does Lake Oconee have alligators? There have been alligators spotted in the Oconee River that eventually flows into Lake Oconee, but sightings are rare. Their natural habitat is below what’s known as the fall line. Spotting one above that fall line is rare, but it has happened.

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What is at the bottom of Lake Oconee?

Questions about who the first inhabitants of the Oconee Valley were and other remains of old cotton mills and old plantation artifacts may lie buried beneath the lake’s cool water. These treasures need not stay buried for long.

What kind of boats are allowed on Lake Oconee?

Lake Oconee Boat Limits \| rev 7/19/17
Pontoon	24 ft	50hp
Motor Boat I/O (Inboard/ out board)	20.0 ft. or less	4.5L
Motor Boat Outboard	20.0 ft. or less	150hp
Deck Boat	21 ft or less	4.5L

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Is there a speed limit on Lake Oconee?

Maximum boat speed between 10:00 a. m. and 8:00 p. m. shall be 35 M. P. H. Boats will operate at a no wake speed before 10:00 a. m. and after 8:00 p. m.

Is Lake Oconee free?

Free admission and parking.

Are houseboats allowed on Lake Sinclair?

State law prohibits the use of any vessel, specifically a houseboat, with a marine toilet, galley or sleeping quarters on any Georgia Power reservoir with the exception of Lake Sinclair.

Can you live full time on a houseboat in Georgia?

In Georgia, it’s illegal to live on a boat for more than 30 days.

Why can’t you live on a boat for more than 30 days in Georgia?

In 1992, the Georgia legislature made it illegal to spend more than 30 days on a boat in one calendar year. Run-down floating houses along the Altamaha River were the impetus of this legislation; residents found these houseboats ugly and were concerned about their effect on the environment.

Why are there no boat houses on Lake Oconee?

GPC requires open-sided boathouses on all lakes except for North Georgia lakes. Other than water spigots, no plumbing is allowed. Boathouses are not permitted on Lake Oconee except to original property owners and only if they or their heirs still retain ownership.

What lake in Georgia is the cleanest?

Lake Allatoona

Lake Allatoona is one of the cleanest lakes in Georgia and is used as drinking water by nearby towns. The lake has eight full-service marinas where people can rent, buy, or store boats. The area also has playgrounds, picnic areas, and swimming beaches.

Which is better Lake Sinclair or Lake Oconee?

If you love golf, Lake Oconee is the better option for you. If you’re not interested in golf or rarely play, you might be more inclined to search the Lake Sinclair area.

How clean is Lake Oconee?

Two rivers initially formed lake Oconee to the North: The Oconee and Apalachee river. Because neither river flows through a major major, the lake is incredibly clean.

Are there alligators in Oconee River?

Alligators live along the Oconee River below the Fall Line.

What is the coldest lake in Georgia?

Carters Lake (Blue Ridge Mountains)

What animals live in Lake Oconee?

The most common animals that can expect to be seen along the river include white tail deer, several species of bats, Virginia opossum, coyote, species of skunks, white tail deer, species of shrew, variety of rabbits, squirrels, mice, nine-banded armadillo, eastern chipmunk.