Tahoe Trout Farm
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The trout farm is set a block off Tahoe Blvd in a residential area. You wouldn't know there was a trout farm if not for the signs. There are two ponds and when we went the larger pond was stocked. I brought my kid for a first fishing experience. Having been at a trout farm before as a kid, I hooked the worm loosely so the fish could bite and get away. I wanted my kid to experience the feel of a fish tugging at a line a few times before baiting the hook to make the final catch. Then the slimy feel of the fish squirming out of his hands in the bucket is priceless. Pricing is based on length of the fish and they charge an extra buck for cleaning the fish. We took it back to the Marriott Timber Lodge hotel where we had a full kitchen and I deboned the fillets for two days worth of eating. I'm used to having white meat trout. The ones they have are pink meat like salmon. Overall a visit to the trout farm made for a great family experience and it was nice to have a truly fresh piece of fish for dinner.
Nino B.Nino B.
20
Beautiful scenery. The nicest owner you will ever meet. Just be patient and have fun. Also, make sure no one in your party is holding one of the nets for your whole experience. They are placed around the pond for everyone. There is plenty of time to grab one while one of you is reeling in a fish. Catch the fish then put the net back in the holder along the perimeter of the pond. You can donate your fish, have one of the selected restaurants cook it up for you or you can cook it yourself. Be sure to to tip the nice man that guts your fish for you. He even let's you come inside the building to watch. He doesn't ask for tips but he sure appreciates it. The restroom looks like an outhouse but they actually have plumbing! This is not an easily accessible pond if someone in your party has a wheelchair and moderate mobility issues. Slight slope of a gravel/dirt path and there are a few steps. That being said, there was a handicap parking space and the owners were so welcoming.
BonmrsjBonmrsj
50
Fun for adults too! My husband and I took a short trip to Tahoe and didn't want to spend the whole day on a charter. This was an entertaining solution! On our first day, we dropped by to make sure they were open (May 1st). We spent over an hour chatting with the owner, Jim, learning about the farm and swapping fishing stories. We went back to fish up our dinner the next day. We caught two gorgeous 16 inch trout in less than 20 minutes! You pay for what you catch, so be careful you don't get in over your head. If you decide not to eat the fish, they have several donation options! They have a whopper pond with some massive beauties too! Jim provides information on local attractions and places where you can take your catch to be cooked. All of the staff are super friendly and they let you get the whole hands-on experience. This was a wonderful experience, and we will be back on our next trip to Tahoe!
Tiffanie RootTiffanie Root
50
Definitely deserving of the 5 Star Rating! This is the highlight of our Tahoe trip so far! Our boys have been fishing so many hours and usually come up empty handed. The feeling for catching their first trout is one that they will remember forever! Not only did they each catch 5 fish (in less than 2 hours) but they had such a fun time doing so. The Trout Farm was easy to find, all equipment (fishing rod, bait, net, towel, etc) was included for a very reasonable fee of $10 and the customer service was top notch! Our boys could stop chatting with Miguel (the man who preps and cleans the fish) who gave them some great fishing tips, great fishing locations here in Tahoe, and even an Otter Pop before we hit the road. We would definitely come back and highly recommend this sport for a fun family activity!!!
vanessa molinavanessa molina
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Had a ton of fun! Brought my kiddos here for the first time. They are 10, 4 and 2 and they all caught pretty good sized fish 13, 13, 14 and 15 inches! The owner was very knowledgeable and told us about the fish they bring in and some history of the trout farm! The guy that helps out with the checking of poles and cleaning, I’m spacing on his name, was extremely welcoming and helpful. It is a little pricy but that wasn’t a huge issue for me as it was an experience for the kids. We went earlier in the week to a kids only pond in town and didn’t get a single nibble. Here we were catching fish within 15 minutes! If you want your kids to get the feeling of having a “fish on” and get the itch to fish here is a good place to start!! We brought our own poles but they do have all the things you would need!
Lauryl JohnLauryl John
10
It's a great way to spend an afternoon. The fishing poles are super easy to use, no skill required at all. The trout are very easy to catch. They really have nowhere to go. They will teach you to clean the fish or clean the fish for you. My boys enjoyed learning to clean the fish. They will pack your fish on ice. The owner recommends a restaurant where you can take your fish to be cooked for lunch. Not a lot of shade so bring a hat. Everything's free except for the price of the fish. We caught 3 medium size trout and we paid about 60 bucks I think out the door. It's great activity for kids or people that have never done fishing. My kids loved it.
Junk MailJunk Mail
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