About Us

Welcome to the seemingly endless hills of north central Pennsylvania! Nestled in the midst of the verdant landscape of Potter County, lies the Rainbow Paradise Trout Farm. This uniquely beautiful farm has been operating successfully for over 50 years and is both a trout hatchery as well as a place for recreational fishing. We have a pristine water source, which represents the “heart” of  our more than nine acres of fishing waters. Teeming with thousands of rainbow, brook, brown, tiger and golden trout, as well as other fish species, Rainbow Paradise truly offers a rewarding and memorable fishing experience for everyone.

Fishing Hours

Mid-March & October:
Open Saturday and Sunday, 8 AM – 5 PM

April & September:
Open Friday-Monday, 8 AM – 5 PM
*Closed Easter Sunday

May through Labor Day:
Open 6 days a week, 8 AM – 5 PM
*Closed Wednesdays

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Fishing Plans

Catch & Keep Fishing
For those who want to keep the fish they catch

Rainbow Run (The Glory Hole) – Entrance Fee: $15.00 per fishing rod
Any trout 16″ or larger – $13.00/lb.
Trout less than 16″ – $7.00/lb.
*Additional charges for gutting/filleting

No releasing of fish with this program; netting required
All necessary fishing equipment available
Ice coolers and bait available for purchase

Paradise Pond – Entrance Fee: $5.00 per fishing rod
(Family of 4 or more, $4.00 per rod)
All trout $7.00/lb.
Our 2-acre Paradise Pond is stocked with thousands of tiger, rainbow, brown, brook and golden trout that are 11″ and up. No releasing. Netting required.

Catch or Release Fishing
Decide which to keep and which ones to release back into the pond

Flyfishing
Very popular! Barbless flies and in-water releasing required. Wading encouraged. Both Paradise Pond and Sunset Lake are fishable catch-and-release ponds. Paradise Pond is our 2-acre trophy pond containing trout 11″ and up.
Fishing rate – $10.00 / hr.

Bait/Lure Fishing
Growing rapidly in popularity! Barbless circle hooks required with bait.
Only single or double barbless hooks are allowed with lure fishing.
In-water releasing allows us to offer this unique plan in our 6-acre pond, Sunset Lake. Contains trout, bass, perch and crappie.
Fishing rates: $10.00 / hr.
                              $9.00 / hr. (family/group of 4 or more)
All trout kept:  $7.00/lb.

Monthly Flyfishing Passes
Monthly flyfishing passes available April – September
       *Sold by the month
Unlimited flyfishing during business hours
April – September: $145.00/month
         *No passes available for March or October

NEW!!
2021 Exclusive Flyfishing Pond Access
Our 2-acre catch and release flyfishing pond is stocked with thousands
of brook, brown, rainbow, golden and tiger trout.
       *Groups of two or more fishing
       *April or September (Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday)
       * May through Labor Day (Wednesday only)
       * October (Monday – Friday)
       *Must be booked in advance

Half day rate:
     * 5 hours of fishing
     * 1-7 people fishing
     * $250.00
     *For groups of 8 or more, call for rate

Full  day rate:
       * 8 hours of fishing
       * 1-7 people fishing
       * $450.00
       * For groups of 8 or more, call for rate
           
          *Call Glenn for details: (814) 274-8309