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Our Mission

Our mission is to enhance the physical and emotional well-being of service-connected disabled veterans by offering a supportive, understanding community centered around the art of fly fishing in Northern California.

Why Fly Fishing?

Fly fishing is not just a pastime. It is a therapeutic activity that promotes relaxation, mindfulness, and a connection with nature and fellow veterans. Our program aims to provide that peaceful and healing experience.

Please Consider Supporting Our Upcoming Fundraising Efforts

Your support helps us provide veterans with meaningful time on the water, focused instruction, and a community that understands their journey. Below is our next major fundraising effort, which directly strengthens our programs and expands access for service-connected disabled veterans.

2026 Sundial Challenge

April 2026

This event brings veterans, volunteers, and community partners together on the river. Support from this effort funds guided outings, skills instruction, and expanded capacity for new veterans entering the program.

Explore the Sundial Challenge

What We Are Doing

At Hooked on Healing, we are proud of the community we are building with our veterans, volunteers, and supporters.

The numbers below offer a quick snapshot of what your support is helping make possible in 2025.

Who You Help Support

These numbers show how many veterans are in the program today and how much structured instruction they receive.

Veterans Currently Supported
40
New Veterans Welcomed in 2025
9
Classroom Hours of Instruction in 2025
100+

Skill Building and Safety

With your support, veterans receive focused instruction that builds skill, confidence, and safety on the water.

Fly Casting Training Hours
20
Fly Tying Training Hours
20
Knot Tying Training Hours
15
Entomology Training Hours
10
Boat & Float Tube Safety Training Hours
20
Local Fishing Location Instruction Hours
9

Veteran Experience Outcomes

These metrics highlight the meaningful experiences and time outdoors that veterans receive through your support.

Guided Outings Completed
24
Overnight Experiences Provided
18
Average Outings per Veteran
2.3

Behind each number is a veteran finding new strength, new knowledge, and new connection in the outdoors. These experiences are made possible through the commitment of donors, volunteers, and partners who believe in the power of nature to restore well being.

The sections below describe how these moments of progress and healing take shape.

Program Highlights

  • Weekly meetings on casting, knots, safety, entomology, and more.
  • Exclusive outings on private waters and guided drift boat trips.
  • Personalized one-on-one experiences tailored to each veteran.
  • A supportive community where veterans can connect, share, and heal together.

Join Us

Get Involved

  • Volunteer: Share your skills and passion for fly fishing while supporting veterans on and off the water.
  • Donate: Help expand our programs and reach more veterans in need throughout Northern California.
  • Spread the Word: Tell others about Hooked on Healing and invite veterans, friends, and community partners to join us.

Ready to Support Hooked on Healing?

Choose the path that fits you best: donate, volunteer, or explore our programs and see everything we offer veterans.

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Donate Today

Help keep veterans on the water with safe gear, access to private water, and classroom instruction.

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Volunteer With Us

Share your skills in casting, rowing, safety, and mentorship to support veterans on and off the water.

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Explore Our Programs

From entomology and knot tying to drift boat days and private water outings, see everything Hooked on Healing offers.