Lake Anna is one of the largest fresh-water inland lakes in Virginia, covering an area of 13,000 acres (53 km²). The man-made lake is formed by a dam on the North Anna River. By 1972 the lake bottom was cleared of all timber and the dam was nearing completion. It was projected to take 3 years to completely fill the lake, but with the additional rainfall from hurricane Agnes, the lake was full in only 11 months. The first communities broke ground at about that same time and from that beginning, the lake has grown to over 120 different communities dotting the shore.

Lake Anna is approximately 17 miles long from tip to tip, with some 200 miles (300 km) of shoreline. Gaining in popularity as a vacation destination, a retirement destination, and a 2nd-home location for many, the artificial Lake Anna offers swimming, sailing, boating, world-class fishing, and multiple annual triathlons. Surrounding attractions include vineyards, antique shopping, golf, historic sites, theme parks, and hiking.

Own a boat or other personal watercraft? Lake Anna offers many different waterfront living options including large homes and townhomes. Coming soon, Lake Anna will offer waterfront condo living! Owning a home on the waterfront of Lake Anna gives you the ability to dock your boat at your home to get the most out of the lake. Not purchasing a water front property? No worries, there are various marina’s available that rent both covered and uncovered wet slips to make boating easy and convenient!

Don’t own a boat? Consider renting one from one of the various local marinas and businesses. Sailboat enthusiasts will prefer the more open, wide water appeal of the southern end of the lake (note: the lake’s several bridges, including the main 208 bridge, are too low for a sailboat to pass beneath). Water sports junkies tend to enjoy the mid-lake area, while the fishing crowd has lots of hot spots in nooks and crannies of the northern “on Golden pond” end. Anglers fish for over 30 species of fish including largemouth bass, striped bass, walleye, catfish, crappie, bluegill and white and yellow perch. Weekly fishing leagues keep our full time and local residents happy while sanctioned tournaments bring fishermen and women from afar.

Lake Anna is divided into two sides: the public side (also known as the ”COLD” side) and the private side (also known as the “HOT” side). The public side is roughly 9,000 acres (36 km²), while the private side is roughly 4,000 acres (16 km²). The private side is formed of three main bodies of water, connected by navigable canals. The public and private sides are divided by three stone dikes. The private side has no marinas or public access ramps; therefore, only property owners have access to the waters of the private side. The public side has several marinas and boat launches, including the state park. Therefore, the public side sees significantly higher boat traffic than the private side, especially on summer weekends.

Let Lake Anna Island Realty be your guide to finding the perfect home on the Lake!

LAKE ANNA AREA

POLICE

Louisa County
Louisa Sheriff’s…………………….(540) 967-1234
Animal Control………………………(540) 894-4219
Louisa County Library…………………(540) 894-5853
Parks and Recreation…………………(540) 967-4420

Spotsylvania County
Spotsylvania Sheriff’s……………….(540) 582-7115
Animal Control………………………(540) 507-7450
Library Headquarters…………………(540) 372-1144
Parks and Recreation…………………(540) 507-7529

Orange County
Orange Sheriff’s…………………….(540) 672-1200
Animal Control………………………(540) 672-9752
Orange County Library………………..(540) 672-3811

LAKE ANNA AREA

POLICE

Louisa County
Louisa Sheriff’s…………………….(540) 967-1234
Animal Control………………………(540) 894-4219
Louisa County Library…………………(540) 894-5853
Parks and Recreation…………………(540) 967-4420

Spotsylvania County
Spotsylvania Sheriff’s……………….(540) 582-7115
Animal Control………………………(540) 507-7450
Library Headquarters…………………(540) 372-1144
Parks and Recreation…………………(540) 507-7529

Orange County
Orange Sheriff’s…………………….(540) 672-1200
Animal Control………………………(540) 672-9752
Orange County Library………………..(540) 672-3811