Guiding

We are based in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, right on the banks of the famed spring creeks of the Cumberland Valley and just a short ride from the world renowned limestoners of Central PA. Aside from the more famous rivers, there are hundreds of lesser know creeks within a few hours of our home base. Though we specialize in teaching European nymphing and competition tactics, we can tailor the trip to whatever you want if that isn’t your style. If you’re looking to go beyond trout, our area offers excellent fishing for musky, pike, bass, carp, and other rarely targeted species we would love to put you in front of! On top of walk and wade trips, starting in spring 2024 we will offer float trips on select waters as well! Reach out to fringeflyfishing@gmail.com or call/text 412-852-2477 to book your trip today!

Please note, trout trips are suspended from October 31st to December 1st, in order to protect our spawning fish.

 

Rates

Full day float (8+ hours): 1 angler max- $500

 

Full day (8+ hours): 1 angler- $450, 2 anglers- $500

 

Half day (4 hours): 1 angler- $350, 2 anglers- $400 

 

Hourly (1-3 hours, select locations only*): $85/hour/person

 

After work trips (3 hours, select locations only*, June-September, M-F 5:00-8:00): 1 or 2 anglers- $200 – A great chance to get out for a discount!

 

*Please contact for group rates if you have 3 or more anglers, as well as coaching rates if you plan on booking 3+ trips a year 

*Hourly and After Work trips are offered on the Letort, Big Spring Creek, Falling springs, the Yellow Breeches, and a few other waters in the Cumberland Valley area only. Half and full day trips can be done on these, as well as any other Central PA waters from Bedford to Hershey.

 

Payment & cancellations

  1. A $100 deposit is required upon booking.
  2. Your full balance must be paid over the phone before your trip, or in person the day of. We accept cash, checks, Venmo, or PayPal.
  3. Cancellations must be made a minimum of 10 days prior to your trip. Cancellations made within 10 days will forfeit their deposit.
  4. If we need to cancel your trip for reasons out of our control (flooding, weather, other emergencies), you can choose to reschedule or receive a full refund. Please note that cancellations of these types are at your guide’s discretion, based on the safety and comfort of our clients. 

 

What to bring

All anglers should bring:

  1. Waders and boots or other shoes to wade in. (We do have some sizes of waders and boots available, if you need a pair please inquire)
  2. Lunch and/or snacks

All else is provided; water, flies, rods, reels, and other technical equipment. If you have any special requests or requirements, just let us know.