Hi Michelle, Sorry you didn't have a good time at the farm. I would like to politely point out that you do have to pay for all the fish you catch at other trout farms, the only catch & release farms charge a much higher entry fee to cover the cost of the fish that die from being thrown back. This is exactly the reason why we are not a catch and release farm. We believe that it is cruel to continually catch and hurt the fish and throw them back. It also damages the fish for other customers. We understand that the price of fish can add up, which is why we have different sized ponds with the size and price per kilo clearly printed on them. An average plate size trout cost $6 - $8.
Great place to take kids. They can fish while you light the barbie. Trout and Salmon are available for sale from the shop and I can say the Salmon & Trout Mousse are excellent.A pleasant drive from Melbourne and I am sure you will have a great days outing at the farm and surrounding countryside.
Went to the trout farm and caught lots of fish. Lots of salmon and rainbow trout. Prices are reasonable and the staff are very helpful. There are free barbeque facilities if you want to cook your catch. The staff clean the fish for you for free and you can take the fish home with ice. We took our fish down the road to Buxton pub and had it cooked for us with chips and salad for $10 a fish, loved it!! Topped off a great day
This is so much fun, the entry fee is only $5 adults and cheaper for seniors and kids,you get fishing rod tackle Bait a bucket and heaps of fun catching the fish. You pay per kilo for what you catch before gutting. But so worth it!! Kids love it, adults squeal with delight at catching the squirming fish and check out is quick. The guys who run the place are chatty and well informed. Lots of fun!
Always great for fresh trout caught before your eyes but now a much improved spot for a family picnic. Great facilities in a pretty peaceful location.
We often stop here and buy trout they smoke themselves, absolutely beautiful, moist and lightly smoked. We haven't fished there as yet but it looks a great way to spend an afternoon and fantastic for the kids.
Hi BeeKay44,Thank you so much for your positive feedback, really glad you enjoy the new shop and BBQ facilities! Hope to see you again in the New YearBest Fishes,Buxton Trout & Salmon Farm
I had a great time with my parents and daughters at the farm today, which was well worth the pleasant and scenic drive from Melbourne. The people were super friendly, and the fish you catch are reasonably priced. We used the free bbq and cooked one of the fish and had the rest packed in ice. The smoked trout that can be purchased from the shop was delicious. It you crave fresh fish, a bit of fun quality time with family, and a bbq, then this is the place for you. On the way home we stopped for a home made ice-cream near Coles in Healesville...a perfect end to a great day.
We had a great afternoon at the fishing farm.My parents and kids were so excited when we caught fishes. Each rainbow trout is approx 900 grams.....A great afternoon to spend at this farm.
Very cheap to fish $5 & going prices for the fish (Salmon or Trout)you catch weigh & priced. They clean & put in ice for you to take away. Stay as long or short as you want. Guarantee you will catch a fish. Staff are helpful. good day out for adults & kids