CVTU’s Limestoner Spring Fly Fling & Banquet Fundraiser Celebrates Community and Conservation
Welcome to the 2026 Limestoner Spring Fly Fling & Banquet, hosted by the Cumberland Valley Chapter of Trout Unlimited (CVTU). The Limestoner Spring Fly Fling features two-person fishing teams competing for prizes and bragging rights, followed by the Limestoner Banquet—an evening of great food, camaraderie, raffles, and auctions, supporting community conservation and programs like Trout in the Classroom.
The Carlisle Masonic Center
1236 Holly Pike, Carlisle, PA 17013
April 25th 2026
Why Supporting CVTU’s Limestoner Spring Fly Fling & Banquet Matters
The Limestoner Spring Fly Fling & Banquet is CVTU’s premier fundraising event of the year. Your participation strengthens our community, supports programs like Trout in the Classroom, and conservation work right here in South Central PA.
Proceeds raised directly support:
- Trout in the Classroom, connecting students to conservation through hands-on learning
- Local conservation efforts that protect cold, clean water, such as our active support of ongoing efforts to protect Big Spring Creek from nearby industrial development.
- Stream improvement and habitat restoration projects, including recent work on the Yellow Breeches at the Wittlinger Preserve and on the Barnitz Church property.
- Chapter activities and community outreach, including annual fly-tying courses, kids’ Intro to Fishing classes, summer camp education days, local stream cleanups, and monthly presentations by professional conservationists and angling experts.
When you register, attend, sponsor, or donate, you’re helping to protect the clean, cold waterways of South Central Pa and building the next generation of conservationists.
At Lamberton Middle School, Trout in the Classroom is being used in an autism support classroom operated by Vista Autism Services. What’s happening here is less about the setting and more about the approach.
The core Trout in the Classroom goals haven’t changed. Students are still learning about ecosystems, water chemistry, and biological development. What has changed is the pacing and the way instruction is delivered.
The Limestoner Spring Fly Fling Fishing Competition
Teams will check in on the morning of April 25 at the Stuart Park parking lot along the Yellow Breeches to pick up scoring materials. Check-in runs from 6:00–9:00 AM, and online registration is required to compete and be eligible for prizes. Remote starts are not permitted.
Fishing begins at 7:00 AM. Teams may fish any public waters in Pennsylvania within the allotted time (wading permitted, but no raft floats or boating), aiming to catch as many species as possible—no private waters. All fish must be caught on fly-fishing gear, be fair hooked, and anglers must hold a valid PA fishing license.
Teams must return to The Carlisle Masonic Center by 3:00 PM to submit their score sheets. The contest is run on the honor system—fish fair and have fun.
Prizes Are Awarded for:
- 1st Place
- 2nd Place
- Biggest Fish
- Highest Scoring Team with participants Over 60 years old
- Highest Scoring Women’s Team
Register Your Two-Person Team for the Limestoner Spring Fly Fling Competition
$170 Team / $85 per person
Team registration is the best way to experience everything the Limestoner Spring Fly Fling has to offer—starting with a full day of fishing and wrapping up with the Limestoner Banquet celebration. It’s the perfect excuse to get out on the water with a friend, enjoy a day of fly fishing for a great cause, and then come together in the evening for food, camaraderie, and celebration at the banquet, all while supporting local conservation and education efforts.
Team registration includes:
- Entry for a two-person team
- Access to event updates and competition details
- Includes fishing, dinner and access to all activities at the Limestoner Banquet
Team Sponsorship Opportunities
Sponsorship is one of the most meaningful ways to support CVTU’s work. Event sponsors help fund conservation projects and education programs while gaining recognition in front of a passionate, local outdoor community.
Sponsorship includes:
- One, two, three, or four 2-person fishing teams (depending on your sponsorship level)
- Tickets to the Limestoner Banquet
- Logo and website link featured on the CVTU website
- Logo and website link featured in chapter emails
Sponsorship is a great fit for:
- Local businesses and outdoor brands
- Guides, outfitters, and lodging partners
- Restaurants, breweries, and community organizations
- Anyone who wants to support clean water and healthy fisheries
Thank You to Our Sponsors.
We are continuously amazed by the generosity and support from our community.
Just Attending the Limestoner Banquet?
Not fishing? Come for the banquet festivities! This year’s Limestoner Banquet will be held at the Carlisle Masonic Center. Join us for an evening of fellowship, fundraising, and fly-fishing camaraderie.
Cost: $55.00 per person
Dinner is your choice of:
Sirloin Beef Roast with a Rosemary Cream Aujus or
Chicken Cordon Bleu
Limestoner Spring Fly Fling & Banquet Schedule and Event Details
Date:
April 25th, 2026
Location:
The Carlisle Masonic Center
1236 Holly Pike, Carlisle, PA 17013
Times:
Limestoner Spring Fly Fling Fishing Competition:
- Check-in starts at 6 am at the Stuart Park parking lot at Barnitz Mill
- Fishing starts at 7 am
- Teams must return to the Carlisle Masonic Center by 3 pm to submit their score sheets.
Limestoner Banquet at the Carlisle Masonic Center:
- 3 pm Limestoner Banquet Begins
- 4-5 pm Limestoner Banquet Social Hour
- 5 pm Dinner
- 6-8 pm Auctions, Awards, and Prizes
Limestoner Spring Fly Fling Rules and Format
Rules & Scoring
Contestants will measure and photograph all eligible fish using personal cameras or cell phones. A time and date stamp from their device will be required to have a fish eligible for points and additionally, the measuring device provided by CVTU will need to be part of the photo. Points will be awarded in correspondence with fish species, size, and relative difficulty to find and catch in the South Central Pennsylvania region. CVTU will provide you with an official score sheet.
Only one fish from each category (trout, bass, musky, etc) on your score sheet will be eligible for points. You cannot catch 50 – 8” brown trout and win.
There will be a good deal of driving during this tournament. We encourage all participants to obey local speed limits and laws. Any contestant found guilty of violating local laws during the tournament will be disqualified.
Measuring & Fish Handling
This is a catch-and-release contest. All fish will be measured wet. Please practice safe fishing handling throughout the day. Any fish measured or photographed on the ground will not be counted toward your team’s point total. Fish must be measured nose to tail using the measuring device provided by CVTU.
Questions about the Limestoner Spring Fly Fling & Banquet?
Feel free to reach out with your questions about the Limestoner Spring Fly Fling & Banquet.
Limestoner Spring Fly Fling Scorecard
