The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (point drop-off) is open for everyone; the other 6 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Lake Conway
Faulkner County, Arkansas · 6,700 acres (10.5 sq mi)
66°F water, level 253 ft, calm this morning.
About Lake Conway
Lake Conway is a reservoir in Faulkner County, Arkansas, covering 6,700 acres. It sits on the Palarm Creek. Lake Conway is a shallow, fertile Arkansas Game and Fish Commission lake known for big crappie.
From end to end it runs about 6.3 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 36 miles. The water sits about 260 ft above sea level. It reaches about 16 ft at its deepest, with an average depth near 4 ft. The nearest town, Mayflower, is about 1 miles southwest.
- Size
- 6,700 acres (10.5 sq mi)
- Deepest
- About 16 ft (average 4 ft)
- Shoreline
- About 36 miles
- End to end
- About 6.3 miles
- Elevation
- About 260 ft
- Type
- Reservoir
- River
- Palarm Creek
- County
- Faulkner County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise
- 3:30 pm – 4:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise · wind 0 mph
- 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish in Lake Conway
The fish here: largemouth bass, bluegill and sunfish, crappie and catfish. With the surface at 66°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- GoodLargemouth bass
Fall feed. They chase baitfish into creeks and coves.
- FairBluegill and sunfish
Warming. Shallow, sunny pockets in the afternoon.
- FairCrappie
Scattered after the spawn. Try docks and brush at mid depth.
- GoodCatfish
Active. Evenings and nights are best.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Point drop-off
The bottom falls away fast off this point; fish rest deep and move up the slope to feed.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
6 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.
Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.
Water temperature
At the surface, seen .
Water level
7-day trend: not enough daily readings yet.
Latest reading .
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:42 am · sunset 5:04 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Conway
- Mayflowerabout 1 mi southwest
- Conwayabout 3.1 mi northwest
- Maumelleabout 6.4 mi south
- Viloniaabout 8.2 mi northeast
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Questions about Lake Conway
What fish are in Lake Conway?
Lake Conway holds largemouth bass, bluegill and sunfish, crappie and catfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Lake Conway?
About 16 ft at the deepest point, about 4 ft on average. The 3-D view shows where the deep water is.
How big is Lake Conway?
6,700 acres, with about 36 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Conway?
Mayflower is about 1 miles southwest; Conway is about 3.1 miles northwest.
What is the water temperature at Lake Conway today?
The surface was about 66°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Lake Conway on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
