Lake Hamilton is somewhat round with a large cove at its northwest edge.

It also has a peninsula, sometimes called Bonars Island, on its north side that juts about 2,000 feet (610 m) south into the lake.

During times of high water levels this peninsula becomes a large island.

A swamp borders the lake at the north end of the cove.

It says The chain of lakes of which it is a part contain largemouth bass, black crappie and bluegill.