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.
Get Ready to Give Back During Centre Gives!
Mark Your Calendars: Nittany Settlement Coffee Break Power Hour
Thursday, May 7th | 10 AM – 11 AM
Centre Gives, the Centre Foundation’s 36-hour online giving event, May 6-7th, and our chapter is thrilled to be part of it once again! This is your chance to power local conservation efforts right here in Centre County by supporting the nonprofits that make a difference every day, including us!
During this one critical hour, if we receive the most individual donations, we’ll score a $500 bonus—extra funding that goes straight to preserving the natural places we all love! Your donation, big or small, could be the one that helps us win!
Please consider supporting us and our mission to protect and conserve the Spring Creek Watershed for future generations!
May Speaker Series: “Fishing After Dark” with Frank Landis-This Thursday
Thursday May 7th 6:00PM at the community room at the State College YMCA.
Join us for a presentation by Frank Landis on night fishing for predatory brown trout at night.
We are excited to have Frank Landis speak on the topic on Thursday, May 7th, at 6:00 PM at the community room at the State College YMCA. Frank Landis works as a guide for Relentless Fly Fishing and TCO Fly Shop, guiding in both the Central PA and the Cumberland Valley.
During the presentation, Frank will delve into everything you need to know about night fishing, including tactics, equipment, flies, conditions, and tips for tackling a trout stream at night. Night fishing is not something everyone wants to do, but it seems to be something everyone is interested in hearing about.
Calling All Volunteers - Help Make Our Annual Family Fishing Picnic a Success
We’re gearing up for our much-loved Annual Family Fishing Picnic on Sunday, June 7th at 1:00 PM, and we need your help to make it all happen!
This event is about more than just casting lines—it’s about creating unforgettable memories, sharing laughter, and bringing our community together. Volunteers are the heart of this tradition, and we’d love for you to be part of the team that makes the magic happen.
Whether you're great at organizing, setting up games, greeting families, mentoring young anglers, painting faces, or generally helping—we have a spot for you!
Interested in helping out? Please use the link below to sign up. Also, please share the link with friends and family who might be interested.
More details to come as the date approaches—stay tuned!
Thank You, Sponsors, Donors, and Attendees of our Annual Banquet and Fundraiser!
We are incredibly grateful to all of our amazing sponsors and generous donors who helped make the annual Spring Creek Chapter of Trout Unlimited banquet and fundraiser such a success! Your support helps us continue our mission to conserve and protect the Spring Creek watershed for generations to come.
Thank you as well to everyone who attended, having over 100 people come out to celebrate, support, and enjoy the evening meant so much to us. It was wonderful to see so many smiling faces, hear so much laughter, and watch everyone have such a great time. And of course, a special shoutout to our fantastic MC, Tammy Miller, who was an absolute blast as always! Between the fun, the prizes, and the great company, it was truly a memorable evening. Thank you all for being a part of it and for supporting our efforts to protect and preserve our local watershed. We appreciate each and every one of you!
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!
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