Conway Chain of Lakes Boat Ramps
There are only two public boat ramps on the Conway Chain with the largest on being off Hoffner, just two blocks off Orange Ave. There is no charge for launching however parking is limited. Other access can be found on the map below or by going to www.myfwc.com. So if you are thinking of buying a lakefront home, this chain of lakes is still affordable.
Size and Depth
Lake Conway has nearly 1,800 acres of clear water with a maximum depth of 30 feet and a average depth of 8 feet. The Conway chain is connected by canals which are very shallow and has low bridges that can limit some boats or any boat with a height of 8 feet or more. The largest of the four lakes is Middle Lake Conway. Lovely sunset, beautiful mornings and watersports are the ticket for this lakefront community.Water Source
Conway Chain of lakes is a land locked lake with no navigation beyond the chain itself. Primary water source is natural rainfall and runoff. Annual water fluctuations vary according to rainfall.
Shoreline
Lake Conway is a urban lake like a lot of Florida freshwater lakes and public bank access is almost non-existent. Private property and high price homes line all of the shoreline. There is wildlife in some of the lakes, but mainly the east lake where there is a small submerged grass island which is home to many birds.
Bottom
Lake Conway and the Conway Chain has mostly clear water and hard sand bottom with beds of peppergrass eelgrass and hydrilla scattered offshore. Water depths change drastically on this chain and there are many deep water drops and humps.
Water
Water is very clear on all of the lakes in the Conway Chain in some cases water clarity will allow an angler to see to depths of twelve feet are more.
