The Butler Chain of Lakes - Orlando, Florida

The Butler Chain of Lakes - Orlando, Florida

Central Florida residents are amongst a spectacular example of Mother Nature at her finest...The Butler Chain of Lakes. Surrounding the areas of Windermere, and Dr. Phillips, in Orlando, Florida, this amazing inland lake system provides breathtaking lakefront real estate. Lake Butler, Lake Down, Wauseon Bay, and Lake Isleworth are just a few of the local gems we share, in our very own backyard. The Butler Chain of Lakes provides amazing opportunities for boating, fishing, swimming and more! Collectively, the Butler Chain of Lakes equal over 5000 acres of land!

Individual lake statistics are as follows:

Lake Butler – Surface Area: 1700 acres - Depth: 14.1 feet

Lake Blanche – Surface Area: 122 acres - Depth: 26.9 feet

Lake Chase – Surface Area: 142 acres - Depth: 20.7 feet

Lake Down – Surface Area: 911 acres - Depth: 19.7 feet

Lake Isleworth – Surface Area: 56 acres - Depth: 16.7 feet

Lake Louise – Surface Area: 151 acres - Depth: 10.2 feet

Pocket Lake – Surface Area: 128 acres - Depth: 18 feet

Lake Sheen – Surface Area: 569 acres - Depth:15 feet

Wauseon Bay – Surface Area: 1686 acres - Depth: 24.6 feet

Little Fish Lake - Surface Area: 24 acres - Depth: 16.1 feet

Lake Down - Surface Area: 911 acres - Depth: 19.7 feet

Butler Chain of Lakes Public Boat Ramps:

Public access is very limited. With just two public ramps, the exclusive Butler Chain of Lakes typically remain free of congestion and over-crowding.

Lake Down Boat Ramp: Provides an entryway to Lake Down, and is located on Conroy-Windermere Road, just across from the community of Isleworth. The single-lane Lake Down Ramp is open daily, but it has strict limitations on parking for vehicles and trailers. Ramp hours vary seasonally. Please contact 407-836-6200 for more information.

R.D. Keene Boat Ramp: Located in Windermere, on Chase Road, near the Keene’s Pointe community. This public access point provides boaters an entryway onto Lake Isleworth. Space is limited to a mere 49 vehicles/trailers. For information on park admission prices and operational hours, please contact the park staff: 407-876-6696.

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