Freshwater Farms Ohio
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Freshwater Farms is in Urbana, southwest Ohio. It is Ohio’s largest indoor fish hatchery and is home to the Ohio Fish and Shrimp Festival each year. Enjoy lots of activities here!
About Freshwater Farms
Freshwater Farms is a family-run fish hatchery specializing in Rainbow Trout, stocking fish for your home pond, and White Sturgeon.
The farm is free to visit and there are many activities and the Ohio Fish and Shrimp Festival that is held over three Saturdays in September each year.
Both guided and self-guided tours are available. The water features you see around the farm have been designed by Ben Smith, son of Dr. Dave Smith, the farm owner. Fountains are available for sale at Freshwater Farms.
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The kids love feeding and petting the fish at Freshwater Farms – it’s the little things! The produce you can buy here is fantastic, including the dog treats! On three Saturdays in September, there is the Ohio Fish & Shrimp Festival at Freshwater Farms, with live music and seafood selections.
Visit Freshwater Farms
In the Fish Barn, visitors will find thousands of stocking fish, a sturgeon petting zoo, toads, salamanders, turtles, ducks, and more!
At the outdoor rainbow trout exhibit, throwing a handful of feed into the water will cause a ‘feeding frenzy’ – the kids love it! (You will need quarters for the feed dispenser).
Visitors can learn about fish care and how to maintain a healthy pond, as well as buy all the fish and equipment necessary, including pond fountains, diffusers, water treatment supplies, aquatic plants, and much more.
The retail store offers more fresh trout products than anywhere else in the state. There is also a selection of locally made specialty foods such as honey, jams, syrups, and more. You will also find a diverse selection of wines in the store.
There are some picnic areas and the smoked trout products are ready to eat, so be prepared to enjoy the freshest trout ever!
A map of the farm is available online.
Here is a short video of a ‘Feeding Frenzy’:
Ohio Fish and Shrimp Festival
Freshwater Farms hosts the Ohio Fish and Shrimp Festival on the first three Saturdays of September each year. This festival celebrates the harvest of freshwater shrimp. There is an array of shrimp dishes visitors can enjoy while watching live music, browsing the vendors, and getting involved in the family fun and activities.
Where is Freshwater Farms Located?
- Address: 2624 N U.S. Highway 68, Urbana, Ohio 43078
- Phone: 937-652-3701 | Website | Facebook | Instagram
Location Map for Freshwater Farms
Let’s Go to Freshwater Farms!
Have you visited Freshwater Farms? What was your favorite thing to do while you were there? We would love to hear all about your trip! Leave a comment below and share your experience.
If you love animals and farms, we highly recommend a visit to Marmon Valley Farms – a great visit for the whole family!
Here are some other farms that welcome visitors: Walker Farms, Molnar Farms, Leeds Farm.
In fact, if you love adventure in general – we can recommend some fantastic Ohio adventures for you!
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