Spanning nearly 1800 acres of surface area, this beautiful body of water is characterized by its clear water and hard, sandy bottom. The Conway Chain commonly refers to Lake Conway, divided into East, West, Middle, and South pools, and Lake Gatlin. Together, these lakes boast some of the finest lakefront properties in the area.

The seasonal nature of the Conway Chain caters well both to thrill-seekers and fresh-water anglers alike. During the warm summer months, the larger middle and southernmost lakes are alive with ski boats and wave runners while the cool months of late fall to early spring yield one of the finest fishing habitats in Florida. Conway has gained notoriety amongst the fishing community for its schooling bass, which are a standard in the lakes during the cooler months. The canals connecting the lakes make especially good fisheries.

Public access to the lakes is available at a boat ramp into Middle Lake Conway on Hoffner Avenue, two blocks east of Orange Avenue. The ramp is maintained by the Orange County Division of Parks and Recreation and sits next to a small park with a dock that makes for good bank fishing. The Cities of Edgewood and Belle Isle also maintain several smaller parks w/ ramp access into other areas of Middle Lake Conway and Lower Lake Conway.