Spring Creek Chapter of Trout Unlimited
Conserving, protecting, and restoring Spring Creek’s coldwater fishery and watershed
SCCTU accomplishes our mission through advocacy, conservation projects, and community outreach programs.
SCCTU's 2026 Annual Fundraiser and Awards Dinner
Join us for the Spring Creek Chapter TU's 2026 Annual Fundraiser and Awards Dinner on Saturday, Mar 21, at 5:30 PM at the Church of the Good Shepherd Social Hall in Port Matilda. In addition to socializing and reconnecting with old friends, take time to explore the exciting raffles and auction prizes, and enjoy some snacks, free wine, and beer. The locally based Bonfire Old Fashioned BBQ will cater the event this year. Their buffet dinner will commence around 7:00 PM, followed by the awards program, live auction, and drawings, starting after dessert at approximately 8:00 PM and concluding by 9:00 PM. If you haven't been to this venue before, please enter through one of the main entrances on either the east or west side and look for our registration table.
Please take advantage of the discounted early registration tickets and register by March 1st. We will have tables of eight. If a group of eight or fewer wishes to sit together, the best option is for one person to sign up for all the tickets and list the other members as guests. Alternatively, each individual or couple in the group can purchase their tickets separately and indicate in the comments whom they would like to sit with. We will do our best to accommodate all seating requests.
Similar to last year, we will conduct our silent auctions and sweepstakes online. The live auction, bucket raffles, and other drawings will continue to be in person. Although the silent auction bidding will be online, you will be able to collect your auction winnings at the end of the evening. Sweepstakes entries for the Thomas & Thomas Avant II rod with Battenkill Disc Reel and Scientific Anglers fly line will close at the dinner, but the prize winner will not be announced until Wednesday, March 25th, due to PA gaming regulations.
Sponsored by: Flyfisher's Paradise by Precision Fly Fishing & Tackle
SCCTU 2026 Sweepstakes Fundraiser
Flyfisher's Paradise by Precision Fly Fishing & Tackle has donated a Thomas and Thomas Avantt II rod. The winner should contact Flyfisher's to select their rod/reel combination. Choose from a wide variety of in stock Thomas and Thomas Avant II rods, and matching Orvis Battenkill Disc reels, and Scientific Anglers Mastery Infinity lines. Retail value of total outfit: $1,400. Flyfisher's Paradise by Precision Fly Fishing & Tackle has offered to spool the reel for the winner. Please Note: All T&T rods are handcrafted in Greenfield, MA.
Rod Features:
Smooth, Fast Action
New Flor grade Special Wells grip on all models
Matte gunmetal reel seat hardware with T&T’s trademark roll-stamped logo
Sustainably sourced burled wood spacer
Black Chrome Snake Brand Universal Snake Guides, with black titanium-frame stripping guide with Zirconia ceramic insert.
Black hook keeper and gunmetal winding check
Dark “T&T Blue” Semi-Gloss Finish Blank
Chestnut color wraps with Spring Green accents
Made in USA
Use the button below to learn more about the sweepstakes drawing and to purchase tickets for a chance to win this rod/reel/line prize!
New T-Shirt Fundraiser Featuring Penn State Football Player Blaise Sokach-Minnick!
The Spring Creek Chapter of Trout Unlimited is proud to say that we are partnering with Penn State Football player Blaise Sokach-Minnick for a t-shirt fundraiser to raise money towards ongoing conservation initiatives and steam restoration projects.
Blaise (@blaisesm15) had the following to say:
Growing up in Pennsylvania, our streams and rivers have always been special to me. That’s why I’m teaming up with the Spring Creek Chapter of Trout Unlimited (@springcreektroutunlimited) to give back to the waters that mean so much to our community.
We’ve created some custom merchandise, and a portion of every sale goes directly to their conservation efforts—protecting and restoring the trout streams we all love.
Whether you’re a fisherman, love the outdoors, or just want to support a great cause, grab some merchandise from the link below and help make a difference!
Get yours at this link now!
Thanks for Celebrating With Us at our Holiday Party Potluck
🎄 Thanks to those who joined the celebration at our annual Holiday Party on December 5th. It was a festive evening of good food, fun, and fellowship! The potluck and BYOB format was a big hit, as were the door prizes. Thanks to all who donated to offset the cost of this free event - much appreciated!
Thanks for Volunteering at our 2025 Redd Count!
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the 38 volunteers who joined us for this year’s Spring Creek Annual Redd Count. Your time, energy, and dedication made a tremendous impact. By surveying and mapping trout redds, you’ve helped us gather essential data that will be used to assess the overall health of our stream sections and guide future restoration work.
This boots‑on‑the‑ground effort is a cornerstone of our conservation mission, and your participation ensures that Spring Creek remains a thriving habitat for trout and a treasured resource for our community. Once we’ve compiled the final sections, we will share the full results of the count so everyone can see the story your work helped tell.
Thank you for being part of this important effort and we couldn’t do it without you!
Another thank you to the Spring Creek Watershed Commission’s Conservation and Stewardship Committee for hosting a watershed clean‑up event in tandem with the redd count. Together, over 40 volunteers removed 420 pounds of trash across 4 sites, making a visible and lasting difference for the health of our waterways. Your collaboration and shared commitment to conservation amplify the impact of our work. We are deeply grateful for your partnership and look forward to continuing this momentum in the spring during ClearWater Conservancy’s Annual Watershed Clean‑Up Day.
Women Angler Monica Himes Featured on WPSU Keystone Stories
Monica Himes was featured on a recent WPSU Keystone Stories video where she talked about the Women Anglers history and even caught a fish on camera! Skip ahead to 4:38 in the video to hear from Monica.
SCCTU Wins the 2025 Best Chapter Project Award
On Sept. 20, our chapter was honored with the 2025 Best Chapter Project Award by Pennsylvania Council of Trout Unlimited for our Slab Cabin Run at Millbrook Marsh Stream Restoration & Habitat Improvement Project!
This project is a huge win for conservation, education, and our community — stabilizing 4,400+ ft of stream, reducing 422 tons of sediment/year, and supporting pollinators, woodcock, and native plant species across 6+ acres.
We're proud to have worked alongside 15 incredible partners to make this $520K+ project a success. Together, we're restoring habitat, protecting water quality, and inspiring the next generation of stewards.
Thank you to all who made this possible!
Joe Humphreys Feature Wins National Murrow Award
A short video celebrating the legacy of Penn State’s legendary fly-fishing instructor Joe Humphreys has earned a national Edward R. Murrow Award — a first for Penn State’s Centre County Report.
The three-minute piece, “Trout and Tradition: The Legacy of Joe Humphreys,” was created at Penn State University by reporter Haley Jacobs and aired on Oct. 11, 2024. The award not only honors outstanding student journalism but also shines a spotlight on Joe Humphreys’ lifelong influence on the fly-fishing community, where he has inspired countless anglers through his teaching, writing, and conservation efforts.
We Need Committee Members!
BANQUET COMMITTEE
The Spring Creek Chapter of Trout Unlimited is looking for more of our members to participate and help us in our yearly activities. We are currently seeking members to join our Event and Fundraising Committee.
The Committee is a dedicated team of volunteers responsible for organizing and executing a signature fundraising event that supports the mission of SCCTU. The primary role of committee members is to plan our largest annual fundraiser, the Annual Banquet.
If you’re interested in serving on this committee, please hit the “I’m Interested in Volunteering” button below to send us an email.
Key Responsibilities:
Event Planning: Help design the event theme, schedule, and flow to create an engaging evening experience.
Outreach & Promotion: Collaborate on guest outreach, marketing materials, and ticket sales to boost attendance and awareness.
Sponsorship & Donations: Solicit auction items, sponsorships, and donations from local businesses and community partners.
Vendor Coordination: Work with caterers, food trucks, venue staff, and entertainers to ensure smooth logistics and operations.
Volunteer Management: Organize and direct on-site volunteers during setup, registration, and breakdown.
Ideal Committee Members Are:
Team players who are excited about event planning
Creative thinkers with strong attention to detail
Good communicators and networkers
Passionate about conservation and community engagement