Spring Creek Chapter Trout Unlimited

10/12/2026

Spring Creek Redd Count 2026

Join us Sunday, November 22nd, 10:00 AM–3:00 PM at the Spring Creek Park Pavilion for the annual Spring Creek Redd Count, a hands-on, high-impact day where volunteers survey and map trout redds (nests) that tell the story of our trout population and stream health. Please visit our website at https://www.springcreektu.org/ for more details.

Please RSVP by emailing [email protected], and please provide an answer to the three questions below:
1. Are you able to participate in the count either on November 22nd or another date?
2. If you are coming to the event on November 22nd, do you need any equipment (waders, wading staff, etc.)?
3. If you would like to count a particular section, please specify which one.

10/12/2026

Charney’s Chopped: Fly Tying Contest!

Join the Spring Creek Chapter of Trout Unlimited for the “Charney’s Chopped: Fly Tying” contest (a free event), now named in honor of the late Dennis Charney. The event will take place on Thursday, October 22, at 6:30 (tying starts at 7:00 pm) at the Happy Valley Brewing Company

Test your fly-tying skills and creativity in three rounds of competition. In each round, participants will receive a mystery bag of materials and be tasked with tying a fly using only the items provided. An esteemed panel of celebrity judges will select prize winners for each round.

You must RSVP to compete. Please find more details and information on how to RSVP on our website: https://www.springcreektu.org/

Celebrity Judge Spotlight: Joe Humphreys!

09/16/2026

October Speaker Series: “Nymphing and Dry Fly tips From Competition” with Mike Komara

Date & Time: October 1st, 2026, at 6:00 PM
Location: Comfort Suites Inn- General Meeting Room, 132 Village Drive, State College, PA

“Competitive fly fishing isn't about luck; it's about eliminating variables to force fish to eat.”

Founder of Innovative Angling, Mike Komara combines a background in materials engineering with decades of top-tier international competition—including back-to-back World Championship bronze medals in France and the Czech Republic.

Join us on Thursday, October 1st, as Mike breaks down the precise, high-efficiency nymphing and dry-fly tactics that win medals on the world stage.

Mike is the founder of Innovative Angling, a central PA-based guide service with a mission to share the skills and techniques learned over a decade of competing and fishing across the globe.

09/12/2026

National Hunting and Fishing Day!

You are invited to Bald Eagle State Park for the FREE Annual National Hunting and Fishing Day on Sunday, September 27, 2026, 10:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m.

PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED by 4 p.m. on 9/22 at:
https://www.register-ed.com/events/view/246088

- No experience, fishing license, bait/rod needed
- Learn how to fish
- Learn about archery and try it out
- Build fish homes for fish in the lake
- Build bluebird boxes
- Kiddos get a chance to win prizes through random drawings

09/10/2026

Thank you to everyone who came out to our season kickoff at Mt. Nittany Vineyard & Winery on Thursday, September 3rd! 🍷🐟

We loved sharing an evening of great food, good company, and beautiful views with our Spring Creek Trout Unlimited community. Special thanks to Farmstead Fusion for the delicious dinner and to everyone who helped make the night a success! 🙌

Your support helps us continue our conservation work—and enjoy a few fish stories along the way.

08/25/2026

Last Call to Register for the Chapter’s Annual Winery Event!

The registration deadline is on Friday, August 28, so please sign up now if you plan to attend!

Go to our website to register: https://www.springcreektu.org/

Join us for a lively evening as the Spring Creek Chapter of Trout Unlimited kicks off the season with good company, great food, and gorgeous views at Mt. Nittany Vineyard and Winery. 🍷

Your $30 ticket, which helps us to cover costs, includes:
• Access to the event venue
• One complimentary drink
• Delicious dinner from Farmstead Fusion — serving up farm-fresh, seasonal eats
• A chance to win fantastic door prizes

Come mingle and tell fish stories with fellow members, enjoy the scenery, and support our chapter's work — all while indulging in a tasty meal from a community-focused caterer.

08/18/2026

🍷🎣 Fall Winery Event at Mt. Nittany Vineyard & Winery! 🎣🍷

The Spring Creek Chapter of Trout Unlimited is kicking off the season with an evening of good friends, great food, fish stories, and beautiful scenery!

📅 Thursday, September 3
🕠 5:30–7:30 PM
📍 Mt. Nittany Vineyard & Winery

🎟️ $30 per person — your ticket includes:
• Access to the event venue
• One complimentary drink 🍷
• A delicious dinner from **Farmstead Fusion**, a woman-owned local business serving farm-fresh, seasonal food
• A chance to win fantastic door prizes 🎁

🥗 Choose your entrée:

🍔 All American Burger — 1/4-pound beef patty (or two patties) with American cheese, lettuce, tomato & onion

🥦 Butternut Squash Salad — mixed greens, roasted butternut squash, dried cranberries, walnuts, shaved parmesan & red onion with apple c***r vinaigrette (add chicken)

🥪 Roasted Broccoli Caesar Wrap — oven-roasted broccoli, fresh greens, red onion, tomato & Caesar dressing in a wrap (add chicken)

🥔 Choose a side: Antipasta Potato Salad or Chips

🍰 And don't forget dessert!

Come mingle with fellow Trout Unlimited members, enjoy the vineyard views, share a few fish stories, and help support the Spring Creek Chapter's work to protect and enhance our local waterways and fisheries.

👉 Register here: [https://tu.myeventscenter.com/event/Fall-Winery-Event-At-Mt-Nittany-Vineyard-And-130059](https://tu.myeventscenter.com/event/Fall-Winery-Event-At-Mt-Nittany-Vineyard-And-130059)

Please register by Friday, August 28 so we can give our caterer plenty of time to prepare.

We hope to see you there! 🎣🍷

Spring Creek Chapter of Trout UnlimitedConserving, protecting, and restoring Spring Creek’s coldwater fishery and watershed Become a Member SCCTU accomplishes our mission through advocacy, conservation projects, and community outreach programs. Join us for the Chapter’s Annual Winery Event at th...

07/09/2026

🌧Despite Mother Nature's best efforts, our Fishing Social at McCoy Dam was still a success!

🍕About 10 of us gathered to enjoy some time together, sharing pizza, stories, and plenty of laughs before a strong thunderstorm rolled through. Once the rain arrived, the group split up—about half headed out for food and drinks, while the other half embraced the adventure and stayed to fish through the downpour.

🎣Those who stuck it out on the water were rewarded with some great catches, lots of laughs, and memories. Sometimes the best fishing stories come from the worst weather!

Thanks to everyone who came out and made the most of the day, rain or shine. We look forward to seeing everyone at our next event—hopefully with a little more sunshine! 😁

07/07/2026

🎣 Our Youth Education committee and volunteers have been busy recently. On June 20, they participated in the Wildlife For Everyone event at Penns Cave! Kids had the opportunity to get hands-on experience casting a fly rod, while Wildlife For Everyone raffled off a fly rod every hour and treated each winner to a fishing experience at Penns Cave.

👏A big thank you to our amazing youth outreach volunteers, Diane Brown and Cortney Gruneberg, for setting up and introducing so many young anglers to the sport. We appreciate all they do to inspire the next generation!

07/02/2026

What a fantastic two days at Black Moshannon State Park! 🎣🌲

On June 17 & 18, our chapter hosted a two-day STREAM Keepers program in partnership with the Centre County Conservation District and the Middle Susquehanna RiverKeeper Association. We were excited to welcome youth from the State College and Philipsburg areas for hands-on learning and outdoor exploration.
This program was made possible in part through a grant from the Soil and Water Conservation Society, which helped provide materials and resources for the participants.

👏A special thank you goes to our dedicated youth education volunteers, whose time, energy, and expertise once again made this program a success. Their commitment helps create meaningful experiences that connect young people to our natural resources.

🎣While the wind made fishing a bit challenging, it certainly didn’t dampen anyone’s spirits! The kids had a great time learning, exploring, and enjoying all that Black Moshannon State Park has to offer.

🙏Thank you to all our partners, volunteers, and participants for making this STREAM Keepers program such a memorable event!