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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.
September Newsletter Available
Our latest Chapter Newsletter is now available for your reading pleasure. You can find it at the bottom of this page and under the "Newsletters" tab on the left. Please give it a read to find out the latest on ACTU's activities!
Upcoming Chapter Events
Meeting Scheduled Updated
We will NOT have a Chapter meeting in December. Our next meeting will begin at 6:30 pm on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at the Adams County Conservation District Office, 670 Old Harrisburg Road, Gettysburg. This will be a business meeting only that is open to all members. The guest speaker/special presentation schedule for next year is currently being discussed. ACTU hopes everyone has an enjoyable holiday season and we look forward to seeing you in 2025!
Chapter News
Giving Spree Completed!
ACTU would like to thank everyone who donated to us during the 2024 Adams County Giving Spree, which took place on Thursday, November 7. These contributions will greatly enhance our ability to continue our mission!
Final 2024 Stocking Completed
Thank you to all the Chapter members and volunteers who helped float stock trout in the fly fishing-only section of the Conewago Creek this year. See you in 2025!
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 done this year on the upper section. More details will be provided when the project is finalized. The Adams County Conservation District is responsible for acquiring the funding and overseeing the work, similar to the upper section effort.
Monthly Newspaper Articles
The Gettysburg Times is now publishing articles detailing ACTU activities which are written by ACTU members on the fourth Friday of each month!
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