Kangaroo Island Freshwater Trout

Former town water reservoir provides perfect home for trout farm.
Rob & Linda Howard
Telephone: 8553 1068

It all began as an experiment.

Farmers Rob and Linda Howard had some spare land next to the old town reservoir at Penneshaw. The environment was pristine and the water was fresh – conditions ideal for growing trout.
It turned out to be an inspired move. Demand for their fresh trout grew quickly and they soon branched into smoking the fish.

Today Kangaroo Island Trout is a thriving business supplying supermarket and restaurant outlets across the island with premium fish.

The venture has now gone well beyond the original plans for a small trout hobby farm.
From just one floating cage used for feeding and fattening, they now have four cages plus a processing and smoking room built to international food standards.

A focus on quality has resulted in a product of the highest standard, and they have continued expanding their range to include fresh or smoked whole fish, portions, boneless and vacuum packed. They are currently refining plans for a trout pâté.

The fish can be purchased retail, or in cafés and restaurants across the island.

The area from Island Beach to Antechamber Bay provides far more than just the gateway to the Island. Clean sand, safe swimming, secluded accommodation and spectacular views are a few of the highlights of this area. The Chapman River has beautiful camping and picnic areas to enjoy the local food and wine.

Sunset Winery features a wine and food tasting experience as well as regional platters with spectacular views of Eastern Cove from the pristine Island Beach to Kingscote. Kangaroo Island Trout use the old Penneshaw reservoir to grow out their trout.

Penneshaw is becoming a foodies destination with numerous cafes and restaurants offering local produce in season. Gourmet catering for the whole Island is available from Fish / 2 Birds and a Squid.