Our Story in Pictures: Cast & Hook Fishing's Journey to Make a Difference

The goal of Cast & Hook Fishing is to provide a better quality of life for 1st Responders and Veterans that are struggling with PTSD. We do so by providing them with healthy options to cope with mental health and job-related stressors. The objective of this project is to decrease the negative effects of PTSD within our participants by providing them with healthy options to decompress and manage stress rather than turning to unhealthy strategies and addictive substances which are detrimental to their health and wellness. We will accomplish this by providing our participants with free beach, wilderness, adventure and recreational therapy. According to FHE Health, research suggests outdoor treatment can have a positive impact on depression, chronic pain and PTSD through physical activity and by leveraging the benefits of nature. 

If you are a 1st Responder or a Veteran, all you have to do is click on the Locations Tab at the top of the page and select a body of water you would like to fish. The Veteran or 1st Responder will then click on the Appointment to book a fishing event. You can also email is with any questions at staff@castandhookfishing.com & Cast and Hook Fishing will reach out to a volunteer in the selected area and set you up for a day of fishing. Cast & Hook Fishing will pay for all of the live bait needed to make your experience fun and exciting.