Lake Anna © BGS

About the Lake
Lake Anna is a 9,600 acre body of water between Richmond, VA and Washington, DC. What makes Lake Anna different than most lakes that you'll visit is the presence of a Nuclear Power Plant on the lower half. Differences of 6 degrees can be found from the upper and lower halfs. If the water is in the high 30's on the upper half, water can be in the mid to high 40's from the Route 208 Bridge to the dam.

What and Where to fish ?
Traditionally, the creek channels, drop-offs, points and humps are best to target. When fishing tight to cover fish a bl/blue jig n pig. There is not much wood cover in the lake so if you do find some, work it well. I've heard Ken Pendrod likes to use the jig n pig as well as the Silver Lucky in 1/2 oz. Hop these baits off the bottom for better results. When the wind blows- a Spinnerbait off the points can't be beat. Keep and eye out for the 14 brush-and-block fish shelters that the Virginia Power has constructed throughout the lake. They are well marked. If the fishing really gets tough, switch to small grubs and gitzits. In the early spring, concentrate on the lower half. The Nuclear Power Plant's superheated discharge runs through ponds and eventually through Dike #3 adjacent to the dam.

When to fish ?
February and March are probably the best times to fish Lake Anna. Since, the Nuclear Power Plant discharges warmer water in the lower half most fish really don't have to adjust to winter like they do up north. The warm water discharge attracts the baitfish thus the bass.

How to get there ?
Use I-95 South to the Rt.606W exit. I'm not sure if there is an exit for Rt. 208. If not I know there is a Rt. 606W exit and that runs right into Rt. 208. I think most tournaments use the Anna Point Marina off of Rt. 208 before the Rt. 208 bridge.

Where to stay ?
Contact the Spotsylvania County Dept. of Tourism- (703) 891-8687 or (800) 654-4118.

Licencing Information, Guide Service and Lake Maps ?
See our license page for the current rates. Reel Bass Adventures is probably a good bet for guide service. You can order a Map at FHS, see the map page.