Grand Valley Regulations
Dog Leash Regulation
Dogs may be unleashed on the North Trail and the West Overlook Trail only. Dogs must be kept under control. It is mandatory that dogs are kept on their leash on all other trails.
Fishing Regulations
All fish are catch and release except the following daily bag limits per person per day:
Fish | Size | Quantity |
---|---|---|
Largemouth Bass | 11 to 13 inches | Limit 6 |
Crappie | 10 inch minimum | Limit 4 |
Yellow Perch | 10 inch minimum | Limit 4 |
Catfish | 12 to 24 inches | Limit 4 |
Bluegill | 6 inch minimum | Limit 10 |
Common Carp | Any size | No limit |
Note
A group of more than two person brought into the Preserve by a pass holder to fish may take no more than twice the daily bag limit of any of the above species of fish.  This is regardless of the number of passes the pass holder or others in his household may possess.
Lakes & Boats
There are two small lakes located on the northeastern portion of the Preserve property where fishing is prohibited and they are posted with “NO FISHING” signs.  For the other lakes, fishing from a boat is permitted and bank fishing is permitted on all of these lakes except for the North Lake where fishing from the bank is prohibited.
If you do not have your own boat, there are canoes on the property that you may use. Remember, boats equipped with gasoline motors are not permitted to be on the lake, even if the motor is not in use. The use of electric trolling motors is permitted. A fishing license is not required.