Anglers are surely in fishing heaven in Oregon, with all its beautiful lakes, rivers, and ponds, not to mention the ocean. It takes kids awhile to warm up to the idea, though. With more limited attention spans, it’s tough for them to be patient when they drop their lines in, sit for 20 minutes, and nothing exciting happens.
That’s why a trout farm can be a great way to introduce your kids to the sport. They’re basically guaranteed to catch a fish, so they get to experience the excitement of that first tug on the line, the reeling in, and pulling out a big trout. Every angler remembers the first time he or she got hooked – take your kids to this pretty pond and watch it happen to them.
Welcome to Rainbow Trout Farm! This beautiful place is the perfect spot for a day of fishing fun.
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With 30 acres of forests, meadows, and fishing ponds, you’ll want to spend all day here. Bring a picnic lunch along!
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The folks at Rainbow Trout Farm have all the fishing gear you need, and they’ll even help you get set up and teach you how to bait your hook, cast your line, and reel your fish in.
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There are 10 well-stocked ponds to choose from, and each one is a little fishing oasis.
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The ponds are surrounded by shady trees, and you’ll find little benches where you can sit and enjoy the scenery while waiting for a nibble.
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Every pond is full of rainbow trout, and most have fish measuring 6 to 17 inches long.
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There are some monster fish in pond number six. You might reel in a fish that measures as much as 29 inches long! You can use the farm’s cleaning station to clean your fish, or ask the folks at Rainbow Trout Farm to clean them for you.
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No matter what size fish he reels in, there’s nothing like the look on your child’s face when he lands his first trout.
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Make some wonderful memories at Rainbow Trout Farm. The farm is wheelchair and stroller accessible, so it’s suitable for everyone in the family. It’s open every year from March 1st to October 15th. Stop by seven days a week from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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Visit Rainbow Trout Farm’s website to learn more, and make sure to follow its Facebook page, too! We’d love to hear your fish stories – share them with us in the comments!
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Address: 52560 East Sylvan Drive, Sandy, OR, 97055
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Looking for something else fun to do with the family? Check out this huge go-kart track in Oregon that will take you on the ride of your life.
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