At 6,700-acres, Lake Conway is the largest man-made game and fish commission lake in the United States. Construction of the lake began in 1948, with its waters coming from the runoff of Stone Dam Creek, Gold Creek, Palarm Creek, Little Cypress Creek and Panther Creek. Its average depth is six feet, with a maximum depth of 18 feet. The lake is approximately eight miles long with 52 miles of shoreline.

Fishing: Known as an excellent fishing lake, Conway is stocked with bass, catfish, bream and crappie. Several free public launch areas are maintained by the Arkansas Game & Fish Commission; boat rentals are available at several commercial docks on the lake.  Brandon Landing (closed), Gold Creek Landing,  Hi-Way Landing, Lakeside Boat & Dock (Conway Landing) and  Paradise Landing are commercial docks. Adams Lake, Caney Creek Landing, Dam Site Access,  Dix Creek (3), Green's Lake, Jacks Landing, Lawrence Landing, Palarm Creek, and Pierce Creek Access are the landings with public boat ramps.  A full map of the lake and boat landings is here.

The main access to Lake Conway is from Interstate 40 via Exit 135 at Mayflower. This exit offers access by way of Ark. 89 and Clinton Road to docks east of the lake. The northern end of the lake can be reached by gravel roads branching off Ark. 286. Phone the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission for more information: (501) 223-6300; toll-free, 1-800-364-4263