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.
Join Us for a Social Fishing Gathering on June 25th
🎣 Join Us for a Social Fishing Gathering! 🌅
Looking for a relaxing way to spend your Thursday evening? Grab your fishing rod and join us for a casual night by the water!
📅 Thursday, June 25th
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 Spring Creek at McCoy Dam
Whether you're an experienced angler or casting a line for the very first time, everyone is welcome. We'll meet at the Spring Creek McCoy Dam parking lot just before sunset to enjoy beautiful scenery, great fishing, and even better company.
🎣🌄 Bring your gear, a friend, and your love for the outdoors. We hope to see you there!
The YMCA Fin & Feather Fiesta is on July 25th
The annual Duck Derby and Trout Release at the Fin & Feather Fiesta is on Saturday, July 25th at the Penns Valley YMCA. This is always a great event. For more details, see the flyer.
Use the button below to send an email to get more information or to volunteer to help collect ducks or assist with fishing.
Veterans Fishing Program Relaunched on Armed Forces Day
On May 16, Armed Forces Day, the Veterans Fishing Program relaunched with a gathering at the Clair Property on Spring Creek. Over a dozen folks showed up. Bamboo rod builder Jim Downes was in attendance with his daughter Karen. Dave Thomas from the Altoona Chapter of Healing Waters stopped by and will be bringing his Veteran program members for a get-together on May 21. Helpers included Ray Faczan, Larry Ragan, Ford Stryker, and Dan Kerstetter, who led a discussion on knots, set up, etc. As always, much thanks to them for helping to make this happen.
Future Veterans Fishing Program events are being planned. If you are interested, sign up for the Veterans Mailing List.
STREAM Keepers Youth Program Day Camp
SCCTU is proud to host this year’s STREAM Keepers youth day camp featuring -Exploration of a Stream and Fly Fishing Recreation
Youth, ages 9-14, will observe a stream as scientists, anglers, and artists.
When: June 17, 8:30am - 5pm and June 18, 9am - 2pm
Where: Black Moshannon State Park- Education Building, opposite side of the lake from the beach area
Adults can bring the child, then leave; pick up at the end of each day. Lunch will be provided unless the child has allergies; in that case, they need to bring their own lunch.
A liability waiver will be sent electronically and can be sent back electronically or brought on the day of.
A camping area at the park is reserved for families who wish to camp overnight. If you’re interested in camping, contact Judi Sittler to reserve a spot.
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