Lake Anna, VA

[system.builder]

Not a hater, but if one of those glow sticks clogs up my intake after this, I'm throwing a grenade.

[system.builder]

Rob at the Boat Shop. That dude is a magician, and a good friend of mine. Tell him James from Lake Anna Locals sent you.

[Bob-89PS]

Looks like I’ll be heading to the boat shop. Thanks for the recommendations!

[TheLivinIsEasy]

I'm looking at renting a place on Lake Anna in late September, but I have never been. It is my understanding that you cannot get from the private/warm side to the public/cold side by boat. Is that true? We would be looking to rent a boat, so it would seem that could not be done if we rented on the private side because all the marinas are on the public side. Also, is the water usually warm enough on the cold side to swim in late September? What about the warm side?

[system.builder]

We happen to live in Tara Woods, which is adjacent to "Both Waters". While it is true that you cannot get from side to side by boat, if you rent a place in "Both Waters" you will have access to both sides. They have dual slips / marinas.

In Late September on either side you will only need a wetsuit if the air temperature is chilly. Lake on the cold side will be in the upper 70s to 80, and the warm side will be a lot warmer.

October is when the cold side starts to get a little chilly.

[trunderw]

I don't start wearing a wet suit until November. But then only if it's not sunny. The heater really helps then too.
Rob helped me in the past with parts.

[TheLivinIsEasy]

We happen to live in Tara Woods, which is adjacent to "Both Waters". While it is true that you cannot get from side to side by boat, if you rent a place in "Both Waters" you will have access to both sides. They have dual slips / marinas.

In Late September on either side you will only need a wetsuit if the air temperature is chilly. Lake on the cold side will be in the upper 70s to 80, and the warm side will be a lot warmer.

October is when the cold side starts to get a little chilly.

Thanks!

[TDOT]

Looks like the lower lake will be busy on the "last weekend of the year"

trurnderw... If you would ski before lunch time you might need that wetsuit before November!!!

[trunderw]

trurnderw... If you would ski before lunch time you might need that wetsuit before November!!!

It's pretty calm at lunchtime most weekdays. 👌

[noahsfrank]

How warm is the public side in April? I rented a place on the private side last April, and you definitely still needed a wetsuit, except for in pond 1. Is the public side going to be a ton colder?

[TDOT]

yes, much cooler... but with a 3/2 wetsuit you will be fine.

[sallen]

I think it is typically 55-60. You are going to need a wetsuit, but it is bearable depending on the air temp.

[TDOT]

wow, it has been some time since I have been in here...

ccelia I live in pine harbor and my boat has never had a problem with contrary bridge. Not sure how much taller your tower is.

If you see us on the front porch, stop and say hi!

[TDOT]

anyone on the water this weekend? Looks like a good one!

[XT21LakeAnna]

anyone on the water this weekend? Looks like a good one!

I will be out on Sunday. Will be in Pigeon cove surfing, if you are out stop by and say hi.