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, with a pristine water source, which represents the "heart" of its more than nine acres of fishing waters. Teeming with thousands of rainbow, brook, brown, tiger and golden trout, Rainbow Paradise truly offers a rewarding and memorable fishing experience for everyone.
TROPHY POND
Our 2+ acre pond is now stocked heavily with trout from 14"-30". These fish will continue to grow approximately 1"per month thru the summer and fall. This pond is open to all fly fisherman on our catch and release plan and those bait fisherman willing to pay a little extra for the chance at a real trophy.
Check out tiogacountyfishing.com for fishing reports and conditions for surrounding areas!
FISHING HOURS
April - September:
Monday -Saturday : 8 AM - 6 PM
*Closed Wednesdays
Sunday: 8 AM - 5 PM
March & October: Weekends Only
Saturday: 8 AM - 6 PM
Sunday: 8 AM - 5 PM (Closed Easter Sunday)
Catch & Keep Fishing
Rainbow Run
Entrance Fee - $3.00 per fishing rod
Fish - $4.95 per pound
* Additional charges for gutting and filleting
-Ideal for kids and families!
-No releasing of fish with this program; netting required
-All necessary fishing equipment available
-Ice, coolers and bait available for purchase
-Drink and snack machines
Paradise Pond (Trophy Pond)
Entrance Fee - $10.00
All trout - $8.00 / lb.
For those who want a chance at a trophy trout. Our 2-acre Paradise Pond is stocked with thousands of tiger, rainbow, brown, brook and golden trout, all 14" to 30". No releasing. Netting required.
Catch or Release Fishing
Flyfishing
Very popular! Barbless flies and in-water releasing required. Wading encouraged. Both Paradise Pond and Sunset Lake are fishable catch-and-release at the rate of $7.00 / hr. Paradise Pond is our 2-acre trophy pond containing 14"- 30" trout. ***Please note the rate change to $8.00/hr. for July & August.
Bait/Lure Fishing
Growing rapidly! 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 both trout and bass. Enjoy a relaxing day of fishing at the rate of $ 10.00 / hr /rod used.
New for 2012!
Monthly flyfishing pass available April-September
*Sold by the month
Unlimited flyfishing during business hours
April & May - $100
June - $125
July - $150
August - $125
September - $100
*No passes available for March or October
Stocking
There are a variety of trout (brook, brown, rainbow, tiger and golden) available for stocking of private ponds. They vary in size from fry to over 20 inches in length. The fish can either be delivered or picked up at the farm. All orders should be placed several days in advance of desired pick-up / delivery date. Please call for current prices.
2012 Fly Schools
Where else can you learn, and then immediately apply your new skills on thousands of trout anxious to please!
We are now offering Fly Fishing instruction for those who are interested in learning or improving their skills. Dick Hribar, instructor for 18 years, with 40 years of fly fishing experience, will teach you what you need to know to make your fly fishing both enjoyable and successful. Lessons are available privately or in discount groups from 1/2 to 2 days in length. Whether you are at the beginner, intermediate or advanced level, we start where you are and take you as far as possible. We encourage you to bring your own equipment, but rental rods are available.
1/2 Day (4 hours) Private instruction.........................................................$ 75.00
1/2 Day Instruction for Two.......................................................................$ 100.00
Full Day Instruction for One.......................................................................$ 150.00
Full Day Instruction for Two.......................................................................$ 200.00
Casting techniques
Equipment choice and use
Accessories needed
Choosing the correct fly
Locating fish
Correct hook-up and release of fish
1/2 Day Group Casting Clinic (minimum of 4 people)......................................$ 60.00 per person
Full Day Group Casting Clinic (minimum of 4 people)......................................$ 80.00 per person (includes bag lunch)
2-Day Deluxe Fly School..................$240.00 for individual instruction
..................$200.00 each for two people
..................$175.00 each for three people or more
* 1 1/2 day instruction
*1/2 day solo fishing on ponds * Includes 2 lunches
*Local lodging available *Intro: "Why Flyfishing?"
*Choice and care of equipment * 4 basic casts
*Correct leader and knot tying * Fly choice & presentation
*Dries, nymphs, streamers, wooly buggers, emergers, terrestrials
*Setting, fighting, landing & releasing of fish
*Various effects of weather/water temperature/barometer, etc.
If you are interested in scheduling flyfishing instruction, please call ahead
Private instruction is flexible and can be individually scheduled
If you have any questions, please call and ask for Glenn at:
(814)274-8309 (daytime) or (814)274-0832 (evening)
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Lodging
The trout farm has lodging available just one mile away at Graystone Rental Lodge.
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1660 E. 2nd Street
Coudersport, PA 16915
Phone/Fax: (814) 274-8309
E-mail: rptf@zitomedia.net