The reservoir's operating schedule is Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and certain holidays from sunrise to sunset, from mid-March to early October. From Highway 78 take Sutherland Dam Road north to the reservoir. When full Sutherland Reservoir has 556.8 surface acres, a maximum water depth of 145 feet, and 5.25 shoreline miles. Water levels are monitored weekly. There are four barbecues and 12 picnic tables in the picnic area.
Patrons can bring self-contained barbecues for use in designated areas only.
No ground fires or glass containers are allowed. Dogs must be kept on a leash at all times and at least 50 feet away from the water. Lake Sutherland offers fishing for Florida-strain largemouth bass, bluegill, crappie, redear sunfish, channel catfish, blue catfish, bullhead, and carp. Minimum size limit for bass is 12 inches. Fish catch information is updated weekly.