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  Site last updated: 3/22/2024

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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: ConservationCommunity, 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

April Gathering Planned

Our April gathering will include only a business meeting. Our next speaker will be the PA Fish & Boat Commission's Rachel Thurner-Diaz, who will answer all your fishing and boating questions at our May meeting.


Upcoming Stockings

The fly fishing-only, catch-and-release section, of the Conewago Creek will be stocked on Friday, April 5, with trophy trout from the Mummasburg Sportsman's Association, and on Friday, April 19, with fish from the PA Fish & Boat Commission. Volunteers are needed to help float stock both days. Please contact Dave Swope, [email protected], for details if you are interested in helping.


Latimore Youth Fishing Derby Coming Soon!

ACTU's 19th Annual Children's Fishing Derby is scheduled for Saturday, May 11, at the Special Regulations Fishing Area at the Latimore Valley Fairgrounds. The event is open to all children ages 5-15. Stocking will begin at approximately 7:15 am, with fishing scheduled from 8-11 am. Lunch and prizes will be available. This is a bait fishing-only event, and all participants should bring their own fishing gear.


Chapter News

The Chapter's March Newsletter is now available both at the bottom of this page and in the Newsletters tab. Take some time to read about all of ACTU's current and planned activities!


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!


March Gathering Recap

Relentless Fly Fishing Guide Neil Sunday gave attendees at the ACTU's March gathering a detailed look at year-round fishing on the Yellow Breeches Creek. He provided information on popular fishing spots on the stream, recommended rod/reel set-ups, and major hatches. Thanks much to Neil for sharing his expertise with us!











ACTU Wins State Award

ACTU's Zeigler Mill Road Access Site project was selected as the '2023 Best Chapter Project' in the state by PA Trout Unlimited! The site includes: a 10-car parking lot, direct access to the fly fishing-only section of the Conewago Creek, and a nature trail with three teaching stations - all open to the public! ACTU also planted over 300 trees and shrubs on reclaimed farmland next to the parking lot. The Chapter has a 25-year lease with the Fish and Boat Commission to maintain the property and will continue making improvements at the site.


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Recent/Important Chapter Information
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March_2024_Newsletter.PDF
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