Lake Anne near New Baltimore: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Lake Anne stands in Fauquier County, Virginia. Land around it is rolling hill. Surface area runs to about 10 acres — small enough to read in one session. New Baltimore at 1.9 miles is the nearest place to stop. Beyond it, Warrenton at 5.5 miles and Haymarket at 5.7 miles. A county line runs close by, so local bylaws can differ within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Lake Anne

  Our records hold no depth for this water. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. Species logged across Fauquier County include bluegill, green sunfish, redbreast sunfish and rock bass. The county list is broader than any single water. Read Lake Anne for ten minutes before the first cast goes out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The range across the year is 33°F to 76°F. A lid forms in a hard winter only. Hard water here is never dependable, so check for yourself before stepping out. June to September is hot work, so the first and last hours are what count. Lake Anne runs to that rhythm year in and year out.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing on record says whether the bank is open or closed. You will be walking about half a mile from the nearest car park. A pier or jetty stands half a mile away, which helps on a crowded bank. Somewhere to sit and eat is half a mile out. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Some banks are open only from a marked point. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. Should this one be busy, Lake Anne is 0.1 miles off. For Lake Anne in particular, ask before you travel.