PNW Veteran Fishing Charter was founded from a place of love, healing, and understanding. Our mission is to help veterans find peace, purpose, and connection through the healing power of fishing and the great outdoors.

This journey began with my father, a proud Vietnam veteran who was struggling to find moments of peace after years of carrying the weight of his service. I wanted to help him reconnect with joy and purpose, but in Eastern Washington, I couldn’t find any veteran-centered programs that offered the kind of experience he needed. Eventually, I took him to Adventure Vet in Park City, Utah — a trip that changed everything. Watching him light up again, seeing the smile and spark return to his face, showed me just how powerful shared experiences and outdoor adventures can be for a veteran’s spirit.

When I returned home, I knew I had to do something more for our brothers and sisters in arms. It wasn’t until August 2025, while I was out fishing for the first time in over a decade, that it hit me — out there on the water, surrounded by peace and quiet, I realized I hadn’t felt that calm in years. That moment became the foundation for PNW Veteran Fishing Charter.

Today, we provide free fishing trips for veterans, supplying everything — the boat, the bait, the rods, the reels, and even a full fishing setup for each veteran to take home. Our goal is simple: to give veterans a place where the weight of the world lifts for a while, where the only thing that matters is the cast, the water, and the brotherhood that forms between those who understand.

We operate entirely through the generosity of our community — donations of gear, cash, and time keep our mission alive. Every contribution helps cover the cost of fuel, food, bait, maintenance, and outreach, ensuring that no veteran ever has to pay to find a bit of peace on the water.

We’re also working toward expanding our programs through grants and sponsorships, with the goal of offering overnight camping and extended fishing adventures that allow veterans to fully disconnect, recharge, and reconnect with themselves and others.

At PNW Veteran Fishing Charter, we believe healing doesn’t come from pills or isolation — it comes from purpose, connection, and the quiet moments that remind us we’re still here, still strong, and never alone. Together, we’re healing — one cast, one catch, and one reel at a time.