Trout Ponds & Fishing
The Trout Valley pond system was created by John D. Hertz utilizing renowned landscape architect Jens Jensen. The ponds are supplied with a continuous flow of cold oxygen rich water from seeps in the Fen. The beautiful pond system not only adds to the lovely aesthetics of Trout Valley, but offers a great amenity for those who love to fish.
Ice skating and swimming is strictly prohibited.
Ice skating and swimming is strictly prohibited.
Fishing:
Trout Valley is a great area for avid fishermen, fisherwomen, and fisherkids!
Trout Valley is a great area for avid fishermen, fisherwomen, and fisherkids!
- Only members and accompanied guests, all wearing fishing badges, may fish in the trout ponds and Tom Sawyer pond. Fishing badges are included in a resident's welcome packet upon moving in to Trout Valley.
- All fish caught anywhere in Trout Valley waters must be released.
- In the trout ponds only fly fishing with barbless hooks is permitted. Other tackle and baits may be used to fish Tom Sawyer pond and deeply hooked fish must be released by cutting the line close to the hook.
- Fishing badges must be worn when fishing. A State License is also required.
- All Trout Valley residents are asked to observe that fishing badges are displayed by people fishing and an official TVA diamond is affixed on parked cars.
- Residents must be in good standing to utilize ponds for fishing.
Pond Management & Stocking:
The Trout Valley Association annually manages weed growth in the ponds via deployment of grass carp and application of environmentally safe chemicals. Management of the system includes dredging, weed control, flow control and stocking of fish which is funded through a cooperative effort of the Association, the Village of Trout Valley, and contribution from Trout Valley fishermen.
The upper ponds are stocked with rainbow, brown and brook trout. Fathead minnows are stocked in all ponds to feed the fish. In addition to minnows, blue gills are stocked in Tom Sawyer to feed the bass.
The Trout Valley Association annually manages weed growth in the ponds via deployment of grass carp and application of environmentally safe chemicals. Management of the system includes dredging, weed control, flow control and stocking of fish which is funded through a cooperative effort of the Association, the Village of Trout Valley, and contribution from Trout Valley fishermen.
The upper ponds are stocked with rainbow, brown and brook trout. Fathead minnows are stocked in all ponds to feed the fish. In addition to minnows, blue gills are stocked in Tom Sawyer to feed the bass.
Tax Deductible Contribution