What is Virginia Trout Collective?

Virginia Trout Collective is a tight-knit group of farms dedicated to producing fish responsibly in the clear, cold waters of the Appalachian region. Sourced with care from spring-fed hatcheries and harvested with integrity, our fish are as close to wild as it gets - and you can taste the difference.

From day one, it has been a goal of ours to put trout from mountainous regions on menus and back on people’s plates. This is an extension of the realization of that goal.

Trout has long been a local staple in Appalachia, but over the years, it has gained an undeserved reputation due to mass production and poor handling practices. With the Virginia Trout Collective as an umbrella, we are able to work with other spring-raised farms in our region that share our values, collectively restoring trout's good name.