English Mountain Trout Farm

English Mountain Trout Farm offers a hands-on fishing experience that's perfect for introducing kids to angling in a relaxed, success-guaranteed environment. Set in the beautiful Smoky Mountain foothills with crystal-clear spring water, families can catch their own trout, learn about fish farming, and even have their catch cleaned and prepared to take home or enjoy at the on-site restaurant.

• ✓Guaranteed catch fishing - kids will definitely reel in trout
• ✓Educational experience learning how trout are raised and farm operations work
• ✓Fresh mountain spring water setting with scenic Smoky Mountain views
• ✓Option to have your catch cooked fresh at the on-site restaurant
• ✓No experience or fishing license needed - totally beginner-friendly

1. 1.No fishing license required, and all equipment is provided - just show up ready to fish
2. 2.Wear closed-toe shoes that can get wet, and bring a cooler with ice if you want to transport your catch home
3. 3.Arrive earlier in their operating hours (right around 11 AM) for the most active fish and less crowded ponds
4. 4.The fish are sold by the pound once caught, so set expectations with kids beforehand about how many they can keep
5. 5.Have the staff clean and prepare your fish, then take it to the restaurant on-site where they'll cook it for you for a small fee

Weekday afternoons are ideal for avoiding weekend crowds. Spring and fall offer the most comfortable temperatures for outdoor fishing, though the farm is open year-round except Sundays. The fish bite well throughout the day during their operating hours.

You pay for what you catch by the pound (staff will weigh your fish), making it easy to control costs. Parking is free on-site, and the restaurant serves your catch along with sides. The farm is mostly accessible, though some areas have uneven terrain typical of a working farm.

Open year-round Monday through Saturday (closed Sundays). Spring and fall offer the most pleasant weather, while summer can be hot but the cool spring water provides relief. Winter fishing can be chilly but less crowded. Call ahead during severe weather to confirm they're open.

Head to nearby Sevierville (about 10 minutes away) for family favorites like Holston's Kitchen for Southern comfort food or The Diner for classic American fare with a kids menu.