---
type: lake
name: "Lake Ann"
county: "Carver"
nearest_town: "Chanhassen"
lake_type: "lake"
acres: 116
max_depth_ft: 45
latitude: 44.87136
longitude: -93.55993
lake_score: 61
dnr_lake_id: "10001200"
url: https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/carver-county/lake-ann
---

# Lake Ann

Lake in Carver County, Minnesota, near Chanhassen

- **Surface Area**: 116 acres
- **Max Depth**: 45 ft
- **Shoreline**: 1.6 miles
- **Water Clarity**: 8.9 ft
- **Lake Type**: lake
- **Public Access**: 1 public boat launch (asphalt)
- **Lake Score**: 61/100 (composite of public data, not a visitor rating)

## About

Lake Ann is an 116-acre lake near Chanhassen in Carver County, Minnesota. It reaches 45 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 1.6 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 8.9 feet.

Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 11 fish species here, including northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, pumpkinseed, and yellow perch. Special fishing regulations apply to largemouth bass and northern pike, and they override the statewide limits. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2023.

There is one public boat launch (asphalt surface) managed by the city. OpenStreetMap shows Lake Ann Beach on or beside the lake. The lake is listed as infested with Eurasian watermilfoil, brittle naiad, and zebra mussel — clean, drain and dry your boat and gear before leaving.

## Access

- **Public access**: 1 public boat launch (asphalt)
- **Managed by**: city
- **Launch fee**: Free at DNR public water accesses

## Fishing

- **Species on DNR survey**: 11
- **Stocked**: No
- **Last DNR survey**: 2023
- **Special regulations**: Yes
- **Ice fishing**: Yes

### Special Regulations

- **Largemouth Bass**: Catch-and-release only.
- **Northern Pike**: All from 24-36" must be immediately released. Possession limit three, only one over 36".

## Activities

Fishing, Ice Fishing, Boating, Paddling, Swimming, Picnicking

## Amenities

Boat Ramp, Swim Beach, Picnic Area

### Beaches

- Lake Ann Beach

## Fish Species

Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Yellow Perch, Black Bullhead, Brown Bullhead, Green Sunfish, Hybrid Sunfish, Yellow Bullhead

## Invasive Species

Eurasian watermilfoil, brittle naiad, zebra mussel. Clean, drain and dry boats and gear before leaving.

## Nearby Lakes

- [Lotus Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/carver-county/lotus-lake) - 1.5 miles, 245 acres
- [Lake Susan](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/carver-county/lake-susan) - 1.7 miles, 88 acres
- [Christmas Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/hennepin-county/christmas-lake) - 1.9 miles, 267 acres
- [Lake Minnewashta](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/carver-county/lake-minnewashta) - 2.3 miles, 680 acres
- [Lake Riley](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/carver-county/lake-riley) - 3 miles, 296 acres
- [Mitchell Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/hennepin-county/mitchell-lake) - 3.3 miles, 114 acres

## Links

- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=44.87136,-93.55993)
- [Minnesota DNR LakeFinder](https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/lakefind/lake.html?id=10001200)
- [All lakes in Carver County](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/carver-county)

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*Source: [MinneLakes.org](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/carver-county/lake-ann)*