Bucksnort Trout Ranch

"Trout that was swimming yesterday" is the sign that caught my eye at the Murfreesboro, TN Saturday Farmer's Market. I love trout. My family does not. So when I can get my hands on the fresh stuff, I grab it. This review is not based on a visit to the ranch, it is on the food. It is also about the man who staffs the pop-up on The Square. Not much to say about ambiance - it IS an outdoor market, which I guess is fun.It would not be fair to rate this food on one visit, so I waited until I could try several products. Those were smoked trout, the "dip" and fresh. All three were "home runs" as far as I was concerned.He frequently sells out so my first fare was the smoked. It was very good. In fact, it was probably the best commercial smoked trout I could get. Now I brag. The only better smoked trout I had was when I smoked it myself, and it was just hours out of the water.Calling the product a "dip" is a misnomer. It is a spread. No chip could survive a journey through it because it is that firm. One container only lasted a day i my house as I gobbled it up and spread it on wonderful crackers. Balanced between fish, smoking and the dairy, it was excellent.Just above, I bragged about my ability to smoke trout. Well, honestly, I am a very good home chef when it comes to fish. Not only do guests enjoy my preparations, I have prepared catering dishes for up to 120 people. Many compliments have ensued. I am careful to not overcook fish. You can actually serve high quality fish medium rare. This trout was so fresh, if I wanted to, I could have served as sushi or sashimi.Baking it (NEVER poaching), it came out perfect. But this review is not about my ability, it is of the fish. Just recently, I have discovered the different flavor profiles of different parts of the animal. This trout enabled me to do so. There was a wonderful pocket of belly fat that just blew me away.As far as service, the one man show selling at the market is amiable and really seems to enjoy introducing his fish to the public. I see many more visits to his booth when the market returns in the spring.

Picked up 2 pack of rainbow trout at the East Nashville Farmers Market and glad I did! The size of the dressed trout were a good portion and great to prepare for dinner. Since it's hard to find fresh seafood here in Nashville, I will buy my trout from Bucksnort again and will also check out the the smoked trout dip the next time.

I visited Bucksnort Trout Ranch over the summer when my parents came to town on a friends recommendation. My dad is an avid fisherman and really wanted to take my daughter fishing. After a 45 min drive we arrived. Now when you arrive you still have about an mile drive va k into the woods which was really neat!The family that were operating this trout farm were so wonderful and helpful. The provide all needs poles and fish food and my dad was able to take his granddaughter fishing. At the end they will clean and filet your fish and pack them in ice for you. I have even seen Bucksnort trout at some of the fancier dining establishments here in Nashville! Great experience!

First time going this past Saturday!We started fly fishing in the Smokies a couple years ago...and still learning. This place is a great place to practice casting and hooking your trout...and...you get to take the fish with you! They aren't tiny ones you catch in the Smokies...they are decent size!We had a great time...we cooked it that night...and they tasted great! No fishy smell...just some yummy goodness! Thank you guys!!

It's under new ownership. Tons of fun for the family. Beautiful outdoor landscape. Right off the interstate. My little girl loved seeing so many fish. She easily caught one. Their set up is great! Say hi to the new owner, Jim, if you see him. He's awesome!