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Adams County Trout Unlimited (ACTU) Chapter 323 was started in 1977 by a group of individuals interested in restoring and enhancing a section of the Conewago Creek in Adams County, PA. Our chapter has grown since its inception, and now includes over 200 members. Our vision is to expand the scope of our efforts and the breadth of the community that we reach.
Over the years, members have enjoyed the benefits of a network of like-minded, knowledgeable anglers. We hone our fishing and fly-tying skills through seminars, talks, and demonstrations at our monthly gatherings. Plus, we have led scores of stream improvement projects and supported hundreds of trout stockings in county creeks. The Chapter's many conservation and habitat improvement projects, which are intended to conserve, protect, and restore the county's fisheries and watersheds, have resulted in recognition from both National and State Trout Unlimited organizations.
Today, the Chapter has taken a broader role in our community and is guided by three tenets: Conservation, Community, and Fishing. Guided by these tenets, our Chapter works to bring together diverse interests to achieve our mission of bettering the conservation-related educational and recreational opportunities in Adams County.
As important as our angling endeavors, many of the conservation and community efforts we now lead, or support, are focused on several annual youth programs in the county. For example, since the Chapter's founding, thousands of students have participated in activities such as the Trout In the Classroom Program, the annual Latimore Creek Youth Fishing Derby, the Southcentral Outdoors For Youth Program, and the New Oxford Middle School Environmental Day.
Please note that ACTU is not strictly a fly fishing organization. We support and promote all types of trout fishing!
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Keep up-to-date on all ACTU activities by reading our latest newsletter, which is available at the bottom of this page or under the Newsletters tab.
Upcoming Chapter Events
Work Day Planned
A work day to continue improving the Zeigler Mill Road (ZMR) Access Site is planned for 9 am-12 pm on Saturday, March 29. Anyone interested in helping should meet at the ZMR parking lot.
April Meeting Speaker Announced!
Our April Chapter meeting will feature a presentation by Karen Kaslow, the Master Watershed Steward Coordinator for Adams County. Karen's presentation entitled "Water Wealth and Health", explains how homeowners can protect water resources by employing practical strategies to manage stormwater, improve water quality, and support ecological health. Chapter members will receive more details, including registration instructions, via email. The presentation will begin at 6:30 pm on Wednesday, April 16, at the Adams County Conservation District Office, 670 Old Harrisburg Road, Gettysburg. Our monthly Chapter meeting will follow at approximately 7:30 pm. Hope to see you there!
Annual Youth Fishing Derby Coming in May!
ACTU's 20th Annual Youth Fishing Derby at the Latimore Valley Fairgrounds is scheduled to take place from 8-11 am on Saturday, May 10! Watch here for more details as the event draws nearer.
Chapter News
New Officers and Board Member Announced
Attendees at the March Chapter meeting voted to fill three vacant positions. Frank Kozak was elected to another term as President, while Rick Franzese was elected to another term as a Board of Directors' member. In addition, Chad Hartzell was nominated and elected as the Chapter's Vice-President. This position has been vacant for several months. All officer and board member positions are now filled.
Trout-In-the-Classroom Program Nearing Release
Teachers and students from six classes in Adams County schools, plus the Strawberry Hill Nature Center, are participating in the 2025 Trout-In-the-Classroom Program. Trout eggs from the PA Fish and Boat Commission were delivered to the participants in January and the recently hatched fingerlings have been growing over the past several weeks. The students will release their fingerlings into Middle Creek on the Strawberry Hill property on April 2. In addition to the release, the students will rotate through various stations highlighting conservation topics. ACTU provides all the equipment and supplies required by the participants and will also be involved in the information stations on release day!
Second Major Stream Work Project Planned!
The PA Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) Habitat Division is planning to improve the lower section of the fly fishing-only section of the Conewago Creek in 2025. This effort will complement the work they completed on the upper section last year. The Adams County Conservation District has secured the funding for the work and will oversee the project, similar to the upper section effort. More details will be provided when available.
Monthly Newspaper Articles
The Gettysburg Times publishes articles related to ACTU activities which are written by ACTU members or colleagues on the fourth Friday of each month!
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