BassObsessed Posted March 29, 2015 Posted March 29, 2015 I may be heading to Lake Anna area the end of April and was wondering who you would recommend for a guide and if your familiar with the place I'll be staying. It's waterfront. Thanks for any info. Quote
Super User Sam Posted March 29, 2015 Super User Posted March 29, 2015 One Fish Anna. We don't call her One Fish Anna for no reason. Check out these guide services: http://mccotterslakeanna.com/ http://sturgeoncreekmarina.com/guideservices.htm Just remember, One Fish Anna! Right, Jacob? Quote
RanndomUndead Posted March 29, 2015 Posted March 29, 2015 McCotter is the top guide for the area.....Believe all the guides only operate on the public side of the lake though. Hot side is where all the secrets are at haha Quote
BassObsessed Posted March 29, 2015 Author Posted March 29, 2015 Thanks for all the info. The area where I'll be staying is near Perkinson Point on google maps. Not sure where the hot side or anything regarding that lake is. Quote
Super User BrianinMD Posted March 30, 2015 Super User Posted March 30, 2015 The part you will be on is not the hot side. There is a nuclear power plant on Anna. The portion referred to as the hot side is the discharge for the water used to cool the plant. Quote
Super User Sam Posted March 30, 2015 Super User Posted March 30, 2015 Yes, look for the guards with their M-16s watching you as you get closer to the plant. See how close you can get. Just kidding. Keep your distance. Go with McCotter as Sean suggested. You can't go wrong with McCotter. Have fun. Quote
BassObsessed Posted March 30, 2015 Author Posted March 30, 2015 The road is September Drive. Not sure how familiar anyone is with that area. It's a waterfront property so I'll be fishing all over the backyard area and they have a boathouse also. Quote
RanndomUndead Posted March 31, 2015 Posted March 31, 2015 I know id be hitting the western docks on belmont and dockside as much as possible....and probably "work" my way east onto the farmland...heh. Nice little area there though, entire place is pretty much open water, yet it still has the funnel effect Quote
BassObsessed Posted March 31, 2015 Author Posted March 31, 2015 That area does look inviting on google maps. Quote
RanndomUndead Posted March 31, 2015 Posted March 31, 2015 That area does look inviting on google maps. Ive learned google maps to be ever so decieving when not paired with a topo map. Go down to your new "sweet spot" to find out its 100 yard long 20 yard wide stretch of 1 1/2 ft water >_> Quote
Super User Nitrofreak Posted April 2, 2015 Super User Posted April 2, 2015 I think September drive is just above Stubbs bridge , I have a cancer tournament there on the 12th , I will do my best to gather as much information as I can for you , also another guide that will put you on some fish is Chris Craft , the folk there at Fish Tales are a great group of people that can help you out with anything you need , McCotters is a great recommendation as posted , be sure to call ahead because they do a ton of services . There is an area just below Stubbs bridge as your heading toward the splits on your left , 2 coves that hold some pretty good fishing , good morning spots , the rip rap at the bridge and around that area are usually productive as well , from what I understand , look for the fish to be on primary points , water temps are in the low to mid 50's upper lake , not sure what mode of transportation you have or how far you can travel but there are some big-un's being hauled in around the mid to lower lake regions . Good luck and be safe !!! Quote
tiredbobmarley Posted April 2, 2015 Posted April 2, 2015 I used to head to lake anna yearly for a trip. We never got a guide but we did have a boat and were always on the "hot" (private) side. Using walk the dog topwater baits was always a good bet. We would always go mid summer (and d**n was that water hot! ~100 degrees at the surface) but we will still catch some nice fish. We would always be waiting for what we called "boils" where the bass were running up on the baitfish and exploding all over the surface. Sooooo much fun. We also had a lot of luck just fishing on the shore on the cold side by the small canal that connected to the warm side. Lots of big bass and stripers! Quote
RanndomUndead Posted April 2, 2015 Posted April 2, 2015 I used to head to lake anna yearly for a trip. We never got a guide but we did have a boat and were always on the "hot" (private) side. Using walk the dog topwater baits was always a good bet. We would always go mid summer (and d**n was that water hot! ~100 degrees at the surface) but we will still catch some nice fish. We would always be waiting for what we called "boils" where the bass were running up on the baitfish and exploding all over the surface. Sooooo much fun. We also had a lot of luck just fishing on the shore on the cold side by the small canal that connected to the warm side. Lots of big bass and stripers! The boils on the hotside are insane when you can find em haha Quote
BassObsessed Posted April 3, 2015 Author Posted April 3, 2015 Thanks again for all the info. It's alot to remember and I'm going to need to extend my stay it seems lol. Quote
Super User everythingthatswims Posted April 3, 2015 Super User Posted April 3, 2015 My brothers and I got into a striper boil in our kayaks last summer just below stubbs bridge. What an experience! Shad getting knocked 2-3' into the air and water spraying everywhere. Best part is that we were alone in a cove with no other boats around to spook the school. If you have the opportunity to target stripers while staying at Anna, don't hesitate! Quote
Super User Sam Posted April 3, 2015 Super User Posted April 3, 2015 As Everythingthatswims says, seeing a striper feeding frenzy is fantastic. Hope one day you will have opportunity to view such an event. You will never forget it. 1 Quote
Super User Nitrofreak Posted April 3, 2015 Super User Posted April 3, 2015 That's true , you won't forget it , it's a lot of fun and they will hit just about anything you have tied on , I like catching them on a buzz bait , they hammer the crap out of them ! Quote
BassObsessed Posted April 3, 2015 Author Posted April 3, 2015 If the Lmb aren't biting stripers will do. Now it's just a matter of some of the guides that I left messages with to call me back. Quote
Super User Nitrofreak Posted April 3, 2015 Super User Posted April 3, 2015 Best of luck and I hope you have the time of your life on Anna , you have chosen a great time to visit her for sure ! Quote
BassObsessed Posted April 7, 2015 Author Posted April 7, 2015 Any other suggestions for guides? Nobody wants to return my call or emails. Not someone I want to deal with. Quote
Super User Nitrofreak Posted April 7, 2015 Super User Posted April 7, 2015 Be patient , I had noted that they were very busy this time of year , they are really good people I promise , you might try Charlie Boils out of Sturgeon Creek marina , I think he's still doing it if you haven't already . Quote
BassObsessed Posted April 8, 2015 Author Posted April 8, 2015 I received some call backs today and everyone is booked up. I'll keep poking around to try to find someone. Thanks again for any suggestions. I'll call Charlie to see what he says. Quote
Super User Nitrofreak Posted April 8, 2015 Super User Posted April 8, 2015 Best of luck to you sir , I hope you can get out with someone , I doubt I can make it back over after this weekend but if I get the chance and I have an open seat , you would be more than welcome to join me , I'll give it my best shot . Quote
BassObsessed Posted April 8, 2015 Author Posted April 8, 2015 That would be awesome if nothing else comes through. I'll keep you posted on how my guide search goes. Quote
Jacob Krahenbil Posted April 9, 2015 Posted April 9, 2015 One Fish Anna. We don't call her One Fish Anna for no reason. Check out these guide services: http://mccotterslakeanna.com/ http://sturgeoncreekmarina.com/guideservices.htm Just remember, One Fish Anna! Right, Jacob? Hahahaha yeah man!!!!! I actual went out for a half day Tuesday and caught 5 and lost 1 at the boat. I'd upload the pics but they are too big apparently . 1 Quote
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