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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 June Newsletter, which is available at the bottom of this page or under the Newsletters tab.
ACTU Member Passes
Longtime ACTU member, Burnell "Doc" Humbert, of New Oxford, recently passed suddenly. You can read his complete obituary here. ACTU sends their sincerest condolences to Doc's family during this difficult time.
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
Member Picnic Coming Soon!
Our annual member Appreciation Day Picnic is scheduled for Wednesday, September 18, starting at 5 pm at the Adams County Conservation District Office. Chapter members should have received an email with the details if we have your email address on file.
October Meeting Planned
Our next Chapter meeting will begin at 6:30 pm on Wednesday, October 16, at the Adams County Conservation District Office, 670 Old Harrisburg Road, Gettysburg. The night will begin with members discussing their 2024 fishing adventures. A business meeting will follow approximately an hour later. Hope to see you there!
Last 2024 Trout Stocking Scheduled
The final Fish and Boat Commission trout stocking of the fly fishing-only section of the Conewago Creek will take place on Wednesday, October 2. Anyone interested in helping float stock (if water levels allow) should meet at the Russell Tavern Bridge at 11 am.
Chapter News
Major Stream Work Project Completed!
PA Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) Habitat Division personnel recently completed a major sediment reduction and stream-habitat improvement project on the western end of the fly fishing-only section of the Conewago Creek. The new devices will reduce the downstream sediment load and provide numerous new habitat structures for the trout in the stream.
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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