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Sherman County, Oregon

Fishing

4.8

Justesen Ranch Grass Valley Lakes

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Guest Limit
12
Spin Fishing Allowed
No
Fish Species
Rainbow Trout
Amenities
Camping

Notes from the landowner

The Grass Valley Lakes are Located in North Central Oregon just to the east of Mt. Hood. Justesen Ranches is home to 9 pristine private lakes ranging in size from 2 to 20 acres.  The ranch hosts some of the most exclusive and scenic fly fishing in the Pacific Northwest.  When you book a day on one of the lakes, you will have exclusive access to the lake you reserved for the entire day. Each lake is booked privately for you and your group. Lake assignments will be made by the landowner within a few days before your arrival. They will let you know which lake you will be fishing. They will choose the lake based on current lake conditions and the size of your group.

The rainbow trout that live in these chain of lakes can exceed 20", and with prolific insect hatches all spring, there are plenty of opportunities to catch these vigorous rainbows on a dry fly. The smaller lakes have some of the largest fish on the ranch. If you get an opportunity to fish the 2 acre Pig Pen lake, you will not be disappointed!

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In order to keep the fish healthy, anglers are expected to handle them with the utmost care, use barbless hooks, soft rubber nets, and keep fish in the water while removing a fly. Trout fishing reservations are limited by lake temperatures.  The deeper lakes have a slightly longer season.

There are also lodging options near the lakes & dry camping if available.  Please reach out to Infinite Outdoors if you are interested in lodging and we will connect you to the Landowner.

Game and habitat information

The rainbow trout that live in our chain of lakes can exceed 20", and with prolific insect hatches all spring, there are plenty of opportunities to catch these vigorous rainbows on a dry fly. Our smaller lakes have some of the largest fish on the ranch. In early spring, the lakes are easily fished by wading or from the shore, though fishing from a boat or float tube will allow you to access the most water, especially in late spring when the there is some weed growth in the shallows. Fishing on the lakes is strictly single barbless hook catch and release fly fishing only.

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Do It Yourself Fishing

Infinite Outdoors is a technology platform that provides landowners with the ability to list their properties for recreational use and manage them in a conservation minded way. Infinite Outdoors is primarily dedicated to DIY Hunting and Angling, it is the angler's responsibility to be aware of weather, water flow, and river conditions. No refunds will be issued due to unfavorable conditions. It is the angler's responsibility to verify current conditions prior to arrival. Landowner calendars may show availability even when conditions are not favorable for fishing. In such cases, it is the angler's responsibility to check all local rules, regulations, and closures before fishing. Please review the Fishing Information tab for details that may assist in planning your trip. During warmer periods of the year, anglers are advised that early morning fishing generally provides the most favorable conditions.

Camping

Camping prices are per vehicle.

Fishing Hours

Sunrise to Sunset

Fishing Information

Fishing Season: Spring fishing starts in March. We typically shut down the lakes sometime in June, or whenever lake temperatures become elevated, and open back up late September.

Rod Recommendation: 5-6 weight rods for the lake.

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FAQs

YES
$60.00 per day
No. Once parked, all access is restricted to foot only.
NO
Justesen Ranch has lodging on site. Give us a shout at support@infiniteoutdoorsusa.com and we can put you in touch with the landowner.
YES
You’ll have exclusive access to the lake you reserved for the entire day. Each lake is booked privately for you and your group.
We think it's important to mentor the next generation of anglers. Youth between the ages of 13 and 17 are 50% off for all fishing and small game when you reserve on the Infinite Outdoors app. However, kids 13-17 will need to have an Infinite Outdoors Membership. Youth 12 and under are free and do not need a membership but must follow all property rules.
No, most of our property listings are available to Infinite Outdoors Members without a pass. If you plan on fishing on a regular basis talk to our support team and see if a pass might make sense.
Not all properties have signs, so be sure to check the property boundaries and information in the Infinite Outdoors app.
Access your adventure on the IO app before heading out the door, all the information and maps will be on the app so you don't need service to navigate your adventure. Also all property maps will download offline onto your app so you can always see where you are on the property, even without service.
The Justesen Ranch lakes are stocked every year to maintain a healthy population of Kamloops rainbow trout ranging in size from 15 to 24 inches. It would be extremely unusual to not catch fish at these lakes, but fishing always comes with a bit of unpredictability due to factors like weather and fish behavior. Although we can’t 100% guarantee success, we do everything we can to boost your chances! We offer information on local fly shops so you can get the best tips and gear recommendations.
Download and use the Infinite Outdoors app for directions to the property, boundary lines, access points, and more. These maps can be found in the adventure layer on the app home screen or in your list of adventures under the "Adventures" tab.
Adventures must be cancelled 48 hours or more prior to the trip. Any cancellations made within 48 hours will result in partial or full charges.
Yes, each active angler on the property must be an active Infinite Outdoors member and must be invited, and accepted, to the adventure through the platform.
Non anglers require prior approval. Once approved they must still be IO members but may be subject to reduced price or free outdoorsman fee. If this applies to you, please reach out to IO.
No
Your downloaded adventure and map in the IO app is your proof of booking. Be prepared to present it upon request.
Unavailable dates may be due to properties already being booked to capacity, landowners have not yet made dates available, or we are resting the property for conservation purposes. Feel free to contact an Infinite Outdoors member or support team if this issue arises.
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