About Lake Anderson

Some of Our Lake Inhabitants

These common creatures are native and beneficial to the lake:

Invertebrates

• Leeches - yes we have leeches (native to most lakes), but don't worry

Insects

• Damselfly nymphs

• Dragonflies and damselflies

• Familiar Bluet and Northern Bluet Damselflies

Crustaceans

• Scuds and Daphnia (water fleas)

  • • PBS story on Daphnia

Birds

• Will post more soon, but please refrain from feeding ducks or putting food in the water:

  • 5 Reasons Why its a Bad Idea to Feed Waterfowl

Boats, Fish and Fishing

Fish found in our lake:

• Rainbow Trout - native species, stocked annually

• Largemouth Bass - non-native introduced species, sustainable but not stocked

Fishing rules from LLVCC Rules and Regulations:

"Members, family members, guests and tenants are allowed to fish on the lake, in the canal and from the three fishing docks mentioned above. No fishing license is required. There shall be no fishing from or within 25 feet of the two swim docks mentioned above; this rule is to prevent a swimmer from being entangled in lost fishing gear. The limit on fish catch is three (3) fish per day per person. All fishermen are encouraged to practice catch and release using barbless hooks. Placing, depositing, or chumming with fish eggs, roe, corn or any other substance for the attracting, collecting or catching of fish is prohibited. Fishing with an unattended line in the lake or canal is prohibited."

The Future

Today Lake Anderson is seeing accelerated shoreline degradation and loss of native trees and vegetation. Reduced shade warms the shallow water, as increased unfiltered run-off allows toxins and fertilizer into the lake, fueling algae and curly-leaf pondweed growth.

Our lake is aging; excessive weeds, algae and clippings rot and accumulate, making the lake shallower, smaller and mucky. Loss of shoreline function and erosion further adds sediment. We can create an environment where invasive weeds are naturally suppressed, so we'll be able to reduce the amount of herbicides used. With almost all of the approximately 100 lake and canal front parcels developed, the ongoing health and usability of the lake along with property value protection requires responsible shoreline care and lake management.