Wendy Morris Realty and its owners have become more aware over the recent years whilst residing in Florida of the environmental impact mankind has on our Planet. Working out of Windermere Florida we are surrounded buy some of the most ecologically beautiful and fragile chains of lakes to be found in the greater Orlando area only to see of late that pollution is finally taking its toll . The lakes found within the Butler Chain are listed below and are surrounded by the communities of keenes Point , Isleworth , Lake Butler Sound and Bay Hill to name just a few
In order to minmize the impact to the enviroment we have changed out our older Boat for viewing the homes on the Butler Chain of lakes to the Latest Carolina Skiff DLV fitted with Suzukis 175 hp Four stroke Engine The hull design minmizes wake and shallow draft allows us to traverse from lake through canal without disturbing the bed of the lakes and the engines emissions are the lowest in the Industry
Small change makes a difference
We support and advocate the work of Greenpeace which has indeed changed the world, and continues to make the world a better place. Their committed activists and supporters have come together to ban commercial whaling, convince the world's leaders to stop nuclear testing, protect Antarctica, and so much more. Today, they have grown from a small group of dedicated activists to an international organization with offices in more than 30 countries but their spirit and their mission remain the same. Their fight to save the planet has grown more serious with the threat of global warming, destruction of ancient forests, deterioration of our oceans, and the threat of a nuclear disaster loom large. Greenpeace is actively working to address these and other threats. We wanted to show nature at its best and some of the features we have become to love and take for granted here in Central Florida. Lets preserve them for generations to come .
Wendy Morris Realty
Read more about their campaigns online HERE
Greenpeace USA (Greenpeace, Inc.) is registered with the InternalRevenue Service as a 501 (c) (4) entity and furthers its mission of protecting the environment through research, advocacy and lobbying.
The Butler Chain of lakes
1. Lake Down is the northern-most lake in the Butler Chain with 872 acres of Fishable clear water. Public Access is located at R. D. Keene Park and Boat Ramp at 10900 Chase Road, just south of Windermere. Lake Down has some of the best scattered grass beds on the Butler Chain of Lakes. With some very clean waters, Lake Down is well known for holding some great bass which can be caught on a wide variety of lures from soft plastics to crank baits. Flooded timber, points, deep holes along with hydrilla and eel grasses make this lake a favorite among many bass anglers. Please remember that all canals are NO-WAKE zones. Also, be sure to observe posted speed limits on the lakes and all boater safety regulations. The lakes are patrolled by the Orange County Sheriffs Department/Florida Marine Patrol.
2. Little Lake Down is entered via a somewhat hidden canal on the west side of Lake Down. The canal is to the north of the main canal between Lake Down and Wauseon Bay. Little Lake Down offers some great cover ranging from reed, grass beds and hydrilla, which has also been known to hold some good sized Bass.
3. Wauseon Bay is a smaller body of water which essentially acts as a conduit from the west side of Lake Down to Lake Butler. Wauseon Bay offers a wide range bass fishing options, with some great lily pad fields, grass bed and some great docks for flipping. The east side from Bumby Point to the canal is restricted to a no-wake zone on the north side of the buoys due to the proximity of docks. From the south exit of Wauseon Bay, the boater moves onto Lake Butler.
4. Lake Butler is the largest lake of the chain and it offers 1,665 acres of some great bass fishing, high-quality water. Bird Island has produced some great limits of bass flipping and with spinner baits. Crank baits are a great option on this lake, mostly of a Long A type bait in either a wild shiner pattern or with a blue tint to them. Plenty of grass beds, hydrilla and deep water beds of eel grass can and will make for some great bass fishing action.
5. Lake Louise is a 50 acre lake which is a way-point on the canal from Lake Butler to Lake Tibet. Lake Louise is a long, narrow lake. This is one lake that holds some great eel grass beds as well as some good flooded timber.
6. Lake Isleworth is a somewhat circular shaped pool of about 10 acres on the canal south of Lake Louise. The R. D. Keene Park?s boat ramp is found on this lake. This lake has some excellent lily pad areas as well as areas with some great flooded cypress trees. Frog type baits and Senko type baits produce very well in this type of cover as well as the mouth of the canals which take you to the other lakes.
7. Lake Chase is 135 acres of some of the finest mixture of vegetation the chain has to offer and is relatively close to the only public access ramp on Lake Isleworth. Lake Chase has been a great lake for flipping and pitching in and around the grass beds, boat docks and flooded timber on the golf course end of the lake. Lily Pads along the shoreline by the power lines can at times hold some good bass being caught on a wide variety of lures from snakes to frogs.
8. Lake Blanche provides 121 acres of shallow to deep water bass fishing. This lake has a very deep hole just as you enter the lake from the canal which has produced some great bass using jiggin spoons as well as dropshot and Carolina rigged baits. The only way out is through the canal back to Lake Chase.
9. Lake Tibet is the second largest lake on the change with 1,198 acres. It is longer than wide and has bays on both the east and west side. The south western side of this lake fronts a nature preserve. With several docks and deeper dropoffs this lake can produce some great bass fishing action and for the crappie fishermen, this lake has produced some great numbers and size. Grass beds and lake points are some areas to key into on this lake as well as the flooded cypress trees.
10. Lake Sheen is 565 acres of circular shaped lake which offers good Bass fishing with several docks. Grass beds again are a key to this lake as with several lakes on this chain. Scattered areas of hydrilla and areas where the cypress trees are flooded have been some of the best producing areas. The canal on the south side of the lake leads to Pocket Lake.
11. Pocket Lake is roughly circular in shape and covers 126 acres. For the guys coming down here from up north, one of the best northern lures we have had some great success using in this lake has been a Mepps Minnow on the developed side of the lake. The undeveloped side of the lake has some very nice reed stands and lily pad areas as well as scattered grass beds. The canal found on the southwest corner of Pocket Lake leads to Little Fish Lake. Warning: This canal is over 1/4 of a mile in length with two right angle turns and usually contains obstacles such as sunken logs, so take care for your prop when going through.
12. Fish Lake or Little Fish Lake is about 30 acres and is often fairly weedy. Although a much smaller, this lake has some excellent cover to it. Few boat docks but a lot of great lily pads. When this lake is on it is on fire. Five fish limits can run 20 pounds plus on this little gem of a lake with very little boat traffic. The only exit is through the canal to Pocket Lake
Lets Keep the Lakes Pristine and clean for future generations to enjoy
David & Wendy