Fishing tackle rental is available on site, and the fish you catch can be cooked immediately in a gazebo or sent to the restaurant kitchen at the farm. The format is straightforward and predictable: arrive, catch, eat—no special training or equipment required. The farm operates daily from 9 AM to midnight. The grounds feature fishing pools, a restaurant with a banquet hall, gazebos and traditional Kazakh platforms, a sauna, a children's playground, two summer terraces, and ample parking. For those wanting to stay longer, there are rooms available—from basic to more comfortable options, with breakfast included.
Rainbow trout is not native to this region; it originates from North America. In southeastern Kazakhstan, it was first introduced to natural water bodies in 1965. Since then, trout farms in the foothills of the Zailiysky Alatau have become commonplace: the cold, clean water of mountain rivers is exactly what this fish needs. The Talgar River originates high in the mountains near the Talgar Glacier. It is formed by the confluence of the Left and Right Talgar rivers and feeds the ponds here. It is precisely the glacial water that makes the farm possible—trout cannot tolerate warm temperatures, but here the water remains cold year-round.
Two types of trout are raised here—rainbow and golden trout, an uncommon combination for similar farms in the region. Rainbow trout has silvery sides with a characteristic rainbow stripe and dark spots. Golden trout looks quite different—it has a bright orange-yellow coloring over almost its entire body, and from a distance, such fish can easily be mistaken for something exotic. The recreational format here is designed for families and requires no preparation: tackle is provided on site, and a brief instructional session on fishing in the pools takes just a couple of minutes. After fishing, many guests enjoy the sauna or relax on a summer terrace with views of the river.