Palmyra is a small town along the Scuppernong River. It’s about 30 miles west of Milwaukee and 50 miles east of Madison. The name means “sandy soil,” and it’s a perfect spot for the largest trout farm in Wisconsin. Grown in natural spring water ponds, Rushing Waters has been using sustainable practices since 1999 to grow all-natural, chemical-free Rainbow Trout. It’s an awesome spot near two of our state’s biggest cities. They added a restaurant offers stunning views of its forest locale, but the very best thing about the restaurant is that now you can catch a trout and have it for lunch just a short while later.
Rushing Waters is a unique and wonderful dining experience located within the Kettle Moraine State Forest. Sure, you can just head here for the restaurant and enjoy the beautiful fish prepared by their great kitchen. But wouldn't it be awesome to go catch your own meal and have it cooked up fresh?
You can fish at Rushing Waters year-round. The ponds are kept at 49 degrees, which ensures a long, slow, gradual growing cycle to create delicious and amazingly tasty fish. There is no entrance fee for Rushing Waters and no fishing license required. There is no catch and release, but you only pay for the fish you catch.
They make it as easy as possible. Your Rainbow Tour costs $8.75/lb. in live catch weight. That cost is all inclusive of poles and equipment, bait, cleaning and icing your fish, if necessary.
From 11:00 am – 2:30 pm Wednesday – Sunday, for just $11 above the price of your catch, you can enjoy a shore lunch that includes your rainbow trout filleted and pan-seared served with homemade potato pancakes & apple sauce, spring vegetables and rye bread.
Fishing Rushing Waters' public fishing pond is a fun and educational way for the entire family to relax and unwind. Rushing Waters invites you to visit one of the most ideal and naturally sited fish farms in the country.
... and then you'll head into the beautiful dining room which has tons of natural light and windows that let you peek out at the surrounding forest. You never know what wildlife you might see. Make plans to hang around on the stunning patio for a drink or dessert after your meal.
Before you leave, stop by the company store and stock up on fresh and smoked fish and all kinds of other goodies to fill your freezer and keep you in delicious dinner options for days to come.
