PLAN LKA
BEFORE YOU GO
Current water conditions, boat ramps, marinas, waterfront dining, and cabin rentals for both sides of the lake.
Today Around Lake Anna
Today Around Lake Anna
Current water conditions, boat ramps, marinas, waterfront dining, and travel times across both sides of the lake.
Lake Conditions & Water Status
Water Level: 247.90 ft MSL (-2.10 ft from full pool)
Measured from full summer pool (250.0 ft MSL). Good boating conditions across main lake.
Stained water in upper river arms; clear to slightly stained in main lake basin.
AQI 0-50 is clean air. Ideal feel for outdoor lake cruising and shoreline dining.
Low allergen levels reported in the lake breeze today. Great for outdoor activities.
full marinas
Located at the Route 208 bridge. Features ethanol-free gas and diesel, covered slips, certified Yamaha and Mercury mechanics, pontoon rentals, live bait, and a 3-lane boat ramp.
Dedicated wake sports center and pro shop at mid-lake. Offers premium wakeboards, surfboards, tubes, custom boat audio upgrades, professional ceramic coating, boat detailing, and seasonal maintenance.
Premier marine repair technicians servicing all inboard, outboard, and sterndrive engines, electrical diagnostics, winterization, dockside mobile emergency service, and trailer repairs across all corners of Lake Anna.
Top-rated mobile detailing crew coming directly to your private dock or marina slip. Deep acid hull washes, compound buffing, ceramic coatings, and interior detailing to protect boats against Lake Anna sun and water.
Mid-lake marina featuring Lake Anna’s only 24/7 pay-at-the-pump fuel dock (89 and 93 non-ethanol). Includes waterfront rooms at Lighthouse Inn, boat rentals, slips, and ship store.
Serving Lake Anna for over 50 years. Offers an 89 non-ethanol gas dock, full-service engine repair, pontoon rentals, deep-water slips, and a complete ship store.
Quiet spot on the lower end of the lake. Offers covered calm-water slips, a deep paved ramp, pontoon and paddleboard rentals, and ethanol-free gas.
Located by the North Anna Dam. Offers public boat ramps, slip rentals, boat and jet ski rentals, a sandy swimming beach, picnic areas, and El Gran Patron Mexican restaurant.
Popular Waterfront Dining & Drinks
Dock-and-dine waterfront restaurants, lakeside taprooms, and craft cider & beer houses around Lake Anna.
Tim's at Lake Anna Restaurant & Crabhouse
Legendary dock-and-dine! Tie your boat directly up to their massive marina slips and enjoy award-winning steamed blue crabs, oysters, craft cocktails, and tropical deck rum buckets.
Saturday evenings to experience the outdoor music scene, or mid-weeks for serene lake cruises.
The Cove at Lake Anna
Beloved dockside retreat on Belmont Rd featuring dedicated boat slips, sandy beach tiki bar, fresh crab dip, and live weekend patio concerts.
Sunny weekend afternoons and warm summer holiday evenings.
Lake Anna Taphouse
Epic lakeside patio center with 20+ drafts on tap, outstanding local pub bites, direct boat-slip docking guides, and high energy social crowds right near the bridge.
Friday night trivia sets starting at 7:00 PM or early Saturday afternoons during pure sun.
Coyote Hole Craft Beverages & 1781 Brewing
Massive outdoor family lawn with giant patio games, premium local farm ciders on tap, regular artisan maker markets, and a covered family-friendly pavilion host to vibrant acoustic sets.
Saturdays & Sundays after 1:00 PM for live sounds and warm Virginia outdoor vibes.
El Gran Patron Waterfront Mexican Grill
Waterfront Mexican restaurant perched at Pleasants Landing Marina. Tie your boat up and enjoy sizzling skillet fajitas and cold margaritas with open lake breezes.
Lunch or dinner when cruising the lower cool-side lake basin near the dam.
Vito's on Lake Anna
Lake Anna's favorite Italian dining hub right by the bridge. Famous homemade garlic knots, hand-tossed brick-oven pizza, and hearty pasta dishes.
Family dinners, carry-out pizza nights, or weekend evenings after a day on the water.