“We cooked one of the best ingredients I’ve ever got my hands on – Houghton Springs rainbow trout is simply astonishing – I gasped when I unboxed it. Shimmering on my oak prep table in an almost ethereal way. Huge 3kg fish, killed in the Ike Jime Japanese way, that leads to the cleanest possible fish. I butterflied and cured them in a bit of salt and sugar and then built my fire.
…We did the trout proud- it was one of the best things I’ve tasted – gloriously fatty, smoky, vibrant and clean tasting.”
Luke Vandore-Mackay, Chef, High Grange, Devon
“We have used Trout from Houghton Springs Fish Farm for over 6 years now across all of our businesses and couldn’t be happier with both the fish itself and the excellent customer service provided. The trout itself is of the finest quality due to the processes involved during the dispatch of the fish and the way it is reared and taken care of. The service and delivery is faultless.”
Ian Barrett, General Manager, Weyfish
“Wimborne and District Angling Club use Houghton Springs Fish Farm as the Club’s regular rainbow trout supplier, having done so since 2020. Those members in the Club’s Game Section involved with stocking have always been provided with really insightful and knowledgeable customer service.
However, it is the quality of the fish that is the real attraction! The rainbows are always in first class condition, with large tails and a dense body mass giving excellent fighting qualities. Reports from the Club’s trout fishing members have nothing but praise for these fish both in terms of sport and eating quality.”
Mike Hirsh – Chairman Wimborne and District Angling Club. March 2025
“Houghton Springs has been supplying Trout to us for 2 years and both the quality of the fish and the customer service we receive has been exceptional. We now sell 90% Trout to 10% salmon having talked to our customers about the high quality of the fish and buying local.
We also cure and hot and cold smoke the Trout which produces fabulous tasting products.
Would thoroughly recommend Houghton Springs.”
Simon Baker – Lyme Bay Seafood Company
