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.
Register for the Spring Creek Chapter of Trout Unlimited Annual Awards Dinner and Fundraiser
The Annual Awards Dinner and Fundraiser is the chapter's primary fundraising activity and we will be holding it on March 22nd at the Mountain View Country Club.
We are conducting an online Sweepstakes for an Orvis Helio F 9', 5wt. outfit, donated by Flyfisher's Paradise as part of the fund raiser and will be selling chances through 8:00 PM on March 18th. The winner of the Sweepstakes will not be announced until 5:00 PM on March 26th due to PA gaming regulations.
We plan to have online silent auctions for several other items such as guided fishing and hunting trips, fishing on Spruce Creek and much more which will conclude after the dinner and prizes can be picked up then.
In addition, there will be a live auction, 50/50 and bucket raffles at the event.
Spring Creek Chapter of Trout Unlimited 2025 Premium Sweepstakes for Orvis Helios Rod Outfit
As part of our Annual Awards Dinner and Fundraiser, we are conducting an online Sweepstakes for an Orvis Helio F 9', 5wt. outfit, donated by Flyfisher's Paradise. As part of the fund raiser and will be selling chances through 8:00 PM on March 18th. The winner of the Sweepstakes will not be announced until 5:00 PM on March 26th due to PA gaming regulations.
Flyfisher's Paradise has donated a Orvis Helios F, 9', 5 wt. fly rod. The ultimate tool for casting dry flies on light tippets to sipping trout, when success requires accuracy and delicate presentations. Winner may choose F or D model rod.
Flyfisher’s and SCCTU have combined to donate a matching Orvis Hydros II Large Arbor Reel, Hydros Weight Forward 5wt line and backing. Comes with cases for rod and reel. Retail value $1,350. Flyfisher's Paradise has offered to rig the reel for the winner. Just stop by their shop.
Chopped Fly Tying Contest
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. A limited number of tying kits are available from the chapter.
Fly Tying Contest
February 6th, 6:30 pm open, tying starts at 7:00 pm at the
Happy Valley Brewing Company
137 Elmwood St. State College, PA 16801
Join the Spring Creek Chapter of Trout Unlimited as we host the third installment of the famed "Chopped: Fly Tying” contest. 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. A 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 with other chapter members!
Fly Fishing Film Tour 2025
We are proudly hosting the highly anticipated 19th Annual Fly Fishing Film Tour at the State Theatre in State College, PA on Thursday, April 10th!
The 2025 Fly Fishing Film Tour features an exciting lineup of films that capture the spirit of adventure and perseverance in the world of fly fishing. More information regarding the event, the film lineup, and tickets to come in 2025 🍿🥤
2024 Spring Creek Redd Count Results
The results are in! This year we counted 2,087 redds in Spring Creek, a new record! The previous year's count, 2023, was 1725 redds, and the previous record was set in 2004 with 2077 redds counted.
Thank you to the 40+ volunteers, the @pafishandboat, and @usfws for participating in our annual Redd Count! It was a chilly day, but you showed up and helped us count:
44 sections on Spring Creek
8 sections on Slab Cabin Run
Check out our Citizen Science page for more details on the redd counts.
SCCTU Celebrates a Triple Triumph with 3 Prestigious PATU Awards!
Ken Sink Award for Outstanding Service to PATUs Conservation Mission:
This esteemed award honors an individual who has made significant contributions to PATU’s mission. It recognizes someone with a long-standing commitment to coldwater conservation, protection, and restoration, as well as exemplary volunteerism and leadership.
Recipient: Bob Vierck
Diversity Award:
This prestigious award honors a chapter that exemplifies diversity among its members. It is vital for chapters to actively engage youth, women, and men, ensuring a vibrant and inclusive environment. Such diversity not only strengthens the chapter’s sustainability but also allows seasoned members to share their knowledge with newcomers.
Recipient: Spring Creek Chapter of Trout Unlimited
Outstanding Coldwater Conservationist - Professional:
This esteemed award recognizes an individual from a governmental agency, private enterprise, or non-profit organization who has made exceptional contributions to advancing TU's mission of conserving, protecting, restoring, and sustaining Pennsylvania’s coldwater fisheries and watersheds.
Recipient: Adam Smith
Slab Cabin Run at Millbrook Marsh Habitat Improvement and Streambank Stabilization Project
Work continues at our stream and habitat restoration project on Slab Cabin Run at Millbrook Marsh Nature Center. Project benefits include improved fish habitat, pollution reduction, stream access synergies for a future boardwalk replacement project, and improved Wildlife and FEN protection. The project has been progressing nicely, and we'll share more updates in the coming weeks.
The team has installed a toe wood-sod mat, sometimes called a brush mattress, to repair and protect part of the stream bank from erosion. The toe wood-sod mat is designed to look natural and is comprised of logs, branches, and other woody local vegetation. It also provides in stream cover for fish. Over time, the wood will deteriorate leaving a vegetated, stabilized bank.
Construction started on 07-26-2024. Initial construction was the access road and temporary bridge crossing starting at College Township and extending down to the confluence of Slab Cabin and Thompson Run.