Trout Ponds

Enjoy Our Trout Ponds

Our trout ponds at McGee Creek RV Park provide a fun and relaxing fishing experience for all ages, open from late May to mid-September. Enjoy catch-and-keep or catch-and-release fly fishing in our beautiful ponds, with no fishing license required. Gear is provided, or bring your own for fly fishing.

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Trout Pond Hours

Our trout ponds are open from late May to mid-September, providing great fishing opportunities for all. Hours of operation are as follows:

  • Friday: 8 am - 5 pm
  • Saturday: 8 am - 5 pm
  • Sunday: 10 am - 6 pm
  • Closed Monday - Thursday

Catch-and-Keep Fishing

Both the bottom and middle ponds are ideal for catch-and-keep fishing. No license is required, and fishing gear is provided. Fish by the pound with the following rates:

  • $10 per pound (up to 3 lbs)
  • $12 per pound (3-5 lbs)
  • $13 per pound (over 5 lbs)

Catch-and-Release Fly Fishing (Bottom Pond Only)

For catch-and-release fly fishing, head to the bottom pond, where barbless hooks are required. You must provide your own gear, and no license is necessary.

  • Park Guests: $20 per rod, per hour
  • Non-Guests: $25 per rod, per hour
  • A 2-hour time limit applies for catch-and-release. (Longer is possible. Please, inquire.)

Trout Pond Rules

To ensure an enjoyable and safe experience, please follow these rules:

  • Children under 15 must be attended by a parent at all times.
  • No wading, swimming, or rock throwing.
  • Do not walk through RV sites.
  • Personal fishing equipment is allowed with approval.
  • No bare feet or bikes on pond paths.
  • Max fishermen per pond: Bottom - 10, Middle - 6.
  • Groups of 8 or more must call ahead.

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