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.
Help us Plan the Future of the Spring Creek Chapter of Trout Unlimited
We Want Your Feedback!
The Spring Creek Chapter of Trout Unlimited is beginning a strategic planning process, and we’d like your input to help guide our future work. Whether you’re a member, past participant, or simply interested in the chapter’s efforts, your feedback is valuable. The survey should take approximately 10-12 minutes to complete.
As a thank you, all completed surveys will be entered into a drawing. Seven randomly selected participants will each receive a $25 Visa gift card. The final day to take the survey and still be entered into the drawing will be October 12th, 2025.
Thank you for helping us protect and enhance Spring Creek and the fly-fishing community!
Charney's Chopped Fly Tying Contest: Free Event
Location and Time:
October 2nd, 6:30 pm open, tying starts at 7:00 pm
Happy Valley Brewing Company
137 Elmwood St. State College, PA 16801
THIS IS A FREE EVENT
To compete, please RSVP to Richard Novak at: rnovak2016@gmail.com
ALL PARTICIPANTS PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN VISE AND TOOLS
(limited number of tying kits available from the chapter)
Join the Spring Creek Chapter of Trout Unlimited as we host “Charney’s Chopped: Fly Tying” contest, now named in honor of the late Dennis Charney, who was a major supporter of the chapter and this fly tying event. Test your fly-tying skills and creativity in three rounds of competition. In each round, participants will be given a mystery bag of materials and tasked with tying a fly using only the items given to them. An esteemed panel of celebrity judges will select prize winners for each round. Even if you don’t tie, this is a great event to hang out and socialize!
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.
Millbrook Marsh Stream Restoration Project Update
🌧️ Despite heavy summer rains that delayed the start and slowed progress, we’re moving forward on the Millbrook Marsh stream restoration project! 💪
A temporary bridge was damaged by the rainfall and had to be repaired early on. Despite the setbacks, the construction crew has completed a brush mattress above and below the Thompson confluence, along with a 125 ft. mudsill on the opposite bank. These structures will help stabilize the streambank and create valuable habitat for aquatic life. 🐟🌿
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
Our 2nd Social Fishing Gathering this Year…
… was a great time. On June 11, we held our second Social Fishing night of the year on Fishing Creek in Mill Hall — pizza out of the truck bed, big stone fly hatches, and a whole lot of laughs! We met some new faces and shared a great evening on the water. Stay tuned for more “pop-up” fishing hangs — a perfect way to explore new spots and connect with awesome people.
Thanks for Making the Annual Family Fishing Picnic a Big Success
Sunday, June 1 | 1–5 PM at Tussey Mountain Pond
Thanks to the 70 volunteers and 353 guests who joined us for a great afternoon of fishing and outdoor fun. Our guests used over 85 fishing rods and 1,000 worms, which made for a productive afternoon catching a variety of fish, such as bass, perch, and sunfish. Quite a few kids caught their first fish at this event! They also participated in casting practice, tied fishing knots, explored bug ID, and hopped in a canoe for a peaceful paddle. We’re already looking forward to next year’s event.
