Connecting and rejuvenating Heroes through fishing. Healing is our goal. Lake Erie is our home.
Walleyes for Wounded Heroes, Inc., (W4WH) provides opportunities for our nation’s current or former uniformed members of the United States Armed Forces, sworn Law Enforcement Officers, sworn Fire Fighters and sworn or affirmed Emergency Medical Responders – each having been injured from combat operations or line-of-duty service – to fish and reconnect with nature’s healing properties.
Charter captains as well as private boat owners take our Wounded Heroes walleye fishing on Lake Erie, at multiple events annually, at no charge. W4WH provides lodging, meals, entertainment, and transportation around Port Clinton, Ohio and nearby areas.
2026 Walleyes for Wounded Heroes Events:
THANK YOU for your interest in the Walleyes for Wounded Heroes fishing events on Lake Erie. First priority will be given to United States Veterans who have received a Purple Heart and First Responders (Police, Fire, EMS) who have been injured in the line of duty. All meals and lodging will be provided during the event.
Currently, we are anticipating being able to fully sponsor 100 wounded heroes from Ohio and surrounding states this year. As in previous years, we have confirmation of Heroes.
In addition, we have partnered the Ottawa County, Ohio VA office, Ottawa County, Ohio Commissioners Office, Lake Erie Island and Shores Tourism Department, Purple Hearts and Heroes Foundation, and the Military Order of the Purple Hearts.
A growing number of volunteers execute projects, set daily itineraries, secure transportation, lodging, meals, insurance, and funding and/or in-kind contributions. Volunteer staff often includes doctors, nurses, counselors and professionals attending as escorts.
Heroes participate free of charge. Referrals come from employers, social service/public agencies, and by word of mouth. Men and women are served; no one is turned away unless space of funding restricts.
The Walleye for Wounded Heroes mission is to honor & empower courageous men and women. Founded in 2012, these enrichment events, involving Lake Erie fishing, have grown annually. Walleyes for Wounded Heroes partners with civic, social, and service organizations as an all-volunteer 501(c)3, a non-profit, non-discriminatory, non-sectarian organization.
Many of these Heroes describe renewed spirit and appreciation for the opportunity to participate in positive “activities of a lifetime”, interacting “like normal people” with other injured Heroes and W4WH escorts.
Our Lake Erie event is funded through donations by individuals, civic & service organizations, large & small companies, fund-raising events, plus contributions from every available source.
Your generous, tax-deductible donations to Walleyes for Wounded Heroes, Inc., enables us to continue providing healing help for our injured soldiers and first responders.
Can’t join us in person? We always appreciate your help spreading the word by connecting with Walleyes For Wounded Heroes and sharing on social media. THANKS!
Click the Donate button below to complete an online donation now.
Donations can also be mailed to:
Walleyes For Wounded Heroes
P.O. Box 885
Port Clinton, OH 43452
Our W4WH captains are the lifeblood of our events. Are you a captain that would like to join us?
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