Is there a speed limit on boats in Lake Anna?
There are no speed limits and you can enjoy the lake 24/7, however all Virginians are required by law to have taken Boating Safety. The Virginia Department of Game & Inland Fisheries, Louisa County and Spotsylvania all patrol the lake to ensure the safest possible environment. There are no speed limits and you can enjoy the lake 24/7, however all Virginians are required by law to have taken Boating Safety.
Can I swim in Lake Anna now?
Currently no swimming advisory is in place at Lake Anna, but when in doubt, stay out. Avoid swimming if the water is discolored or smelly, or if there is algae present. Check SwimHealthyVA. Blooms are common in the summer, and not all blooms are harmful. Currently no swimming advisory is in place at Lake Anna, but when in doubt, stay out. Avoid swimming if the water is discolored or smelly, or if there is algae present.No, swimming is not allowed in any of the lakes due to safety concerns. Our lakes are man-made stormwater retention basins that receive unfiltered, untreated runoff from the community that contains many contaminants such as oil, pet waste and fertilizers.Currently no swimming advisory is in place at Lake Anna, but when in doubt, stay out. Avoid swimming if the water is discolored or smelly, or if there is algae present. Check SwimHealthyVA.Currently no swimming advisory is in place at Lake Anna, but when in doubt, stay out. Avoid swimming if the water is discolored or smelly, or if there is algae present.No, swimming is not allowed in any of the lakes due to safety concerns. Our lakes are man-made stormwater retention basins that receive unfiltered, untreated runoff from the community that contains many contaminants such as oil, pet waste and fertilizers.
How deep is Lake Anna?
The lake’s average depth of 14 feet and limited water hazards make it safer to explore! Close to Richmond, Fredericksburg and Charlottesville, 72 miles south of Washington D. C. Virginia, Lake Anna is one of the most popular recreational lakes in the state. Lake Moomaw, also known as the Gathright Dam, has some of the clearest, blue-green water in Virginia. You’ll find this gorgeous lake hiding deep in the Allegheny Highlands, nestled in the bottom of a canyon once known as Kincaid Gorge. The dam is two hours north of Roanoke and about an hour and a half west of Staunton.