Lassen Meadows Ranch
Chester, CA
Lassen Meadow Ranch is the perfect place to relax, unwind and catch fish.
The combination of the private lake, cabins, and scenery is one of a kind. When Kirsten first saw the property, she had only one word to say—beautiful.
The 160-acre ranch was a land grant from President Hayes in 1880. It was used for logging, cattle ranching, and a commercial fish hatchery. The water is clean, cold, and pure. The ranch is simply perfect.
The lake is fly-fishing only, catch-and-release, and holds Rainbow Trout. It is a rich volcanic lake, much like Manzanita, with tons of trout food. The fish are healthy, fat, and willing to eat.
The ranch offers private lodging. There is no huge non-private lodge here, only private cabins. The Lake Cabin is a large one-bedroom, one-bathroom cabin with a full kitchen and living room. The ranch offers many activities. Fishing is just one of them. There is birdwatching, hiking, and an on-site trap range for the wing shooter enthusiast.
Fishing Lassen Meadows
Trout
June & September – October
$135 per rod per day, maximum of three anglers.
Pontoon boats and float tubes can be used to fish in the lake.
Lakeside picnic area and restrooms available for fly-fishers to use during the day.
The Ranch is proud to host many fly-fishing groups. Debbie and Russ, the ranch's owners, take pride in offering the ranch to Veteran groups such as Healing Waters, women's fly-fishing groups such as Ladies on the Fly, and fly-fishers recovering from illness, such as the ladies from Casting for Recovery groups.
“Lance is our go to guide for learning workshops for our Diablo Valley Fly Fishing Club. His presentations are extremely well done and well received. Lance provides the most thorough well written handouts detailing rigging, fly selection, and fishing strategies venue specific fisheries. His workshops always fill up fast. ”