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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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Upcoming Chapter Events
February Meeting Scheduled
Our next Chapter meeting will begin at 6:30 pm on Wednesday, February 19, 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. In addition to our standard monthly reports, the February meeting will include the creation of a draft 2025-26 budget and the opening of nominations for vacant officer and board member positions (see below for more information). Both the budget and election of officers/board members will be finalized at our March 19 meeting.
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
ACTU Leadership Vacancies
The following Chapter positions are coming open this year: President, Vice-President, and one (1) Board Member. Nominations for these positions can be made starting at our February meeting. The nomination window will close on February 28. At that time, the list of nominations will be sent to all members, with voting being done at our March meeting. Any ACTU member interested in these positions should contact either Dave Swope, [email protected], or Jerry Gladfelter, [email protected], for more information.
Heidlersburg Fishing Show Upcoming!
The annual Heidlersburg Fishing Show and Flea Market is coming in February. Dates/times include 8 am-3 pm on Saturday, February 22, and 9 am-2 pm on Sunday, February 23. Location is the Heidlersburg Fire Company, 2720 Heidlersburg Road, Gettysburg. ACTU will have a booth at the show, and we hope to see you there! More details will be posted as they become available.
Youth Conservation/Fly Fishing Camp
The 30th Annual Rivers Conservation and Fly Fishing Camp, hosted by the Cumberland Valley Chapter of Trout Unlimited, will take place from June 15-20, at Messiah College in Grantham, PA. The camp is open to boys and girls ages 14-17, at a cost of $550. ACTU will pay this tuition fee for any Adams County student selected to participate. More details can be found here.
First 2025 Stocking Scheduled
The first 2025 stocking of the fly fishing-only section of the Conewago Creek is scheduled for Saturday, March 1. ACTU is looking for volunteers to help float stock this section of the stream. A specific meeting time and location will be provided as details become available. Other stocking dates/places will be announced by the PA Fish and Boat Commission in early February.
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 is now publishing articles detailing ACTU activities which are written by ACTU members or colleagues on the fourth Friday of each month!
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