Nestled on the scenic eastern slopes of Mount Tomaros in the Prefecture of Ioannina, along the western banks of the Louros River in the village of Nea Mousiotitsa, lies a state-of-the-art trout aquaculture and fish farming facility.
Since 1979, this family-run operation in Epirus has been a hallmark of quality and tradition, proudly breeding its own trout fry, packaging, and delivering fresh, premium-quality fish. Specializing exclusively in Rainbow Trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss), the facility embodies a commitment to excellence and sustainability.
The facility also features a dedicated trout smoking workshop, where trout are naturally smoked to perfection using fragrant beechwood — a delicacy combining tradition with exceptional flavor.
Farm Tour and Tasting
- Smoked Fish Producer Visit: Visit the Karatzenis fish farming facility near Ioannina and learn about traditional fish smoking using the exceptional trout of Epirus‘s mountain rivers
- Epirus Freshwater Heritage: Discover the rich freshwater fish culture of Epirus — its mountain rivers, trout farming tradition on the Louros River, and the smoking techniques that create products of exceptional character
- Smoked Fish Tasting: Taste Karatzenis’s exceptional smoked fish products — the extraordinary flavours of mountain-raised Epirus trout prepared with traditional beechwood smoking methods
Immerse yourself at our trout farm near Ioannina, where visitors can get up close to the fish breeding tanks and uncover the fascinating details of the species we cultivate. Enjoy feeding the fish or catching your own fresh trout straight from the source.
Take your visit further with a guided tour of our trout smoking facility, where you can witness the art of natural smoking in action, surrounded by the breathtaking beauty of the pristine Epirus landscape.
