The Experience
Participants will experience a unique guided float trip down the Pere Marquette, Muskegon, and/or the White River located in West Michigan. The program also offers fishing trips on inland lakes throughout West Michigan. Each participant will be instructed on the basic techniques of fly and or light tackle fishing. Fishing activities are held from within a drift boat, on a riverbank or physically wading into the river depending on the comfort level of each participant.
Each fishing trip will range from 4-8 hours and includes a streamside meal prepared by Flyin’ Heroes. In addition, all the necessary fishing tackle, rods, and waders are provided.
The event is free. Transportation is provided to/from the fishing grounds.
The Benefits
U.S. military veterans will gain confidence while feeling a sense of accomplishment through an outdoor recreational setting. Flyin’ Heroes assists in enriching the veteran's lives through a therapeutic recreational opportunity that encourages the development of life skills and personal growth through teamwork, positive attitude, and achievable results
Fishing is simply the tool that allows us to connect with our local community of veterans.
Our organization focuses on the importance of creating lasting relationships and lifelong memories on the river. The program is open to all veterans regardless of era or branch served. All that is required is a copy of a DD-214 showing an “honorable discharge”.
“This was a great way to spend some quality time together and reflect on our experiences.”
- NICK, 2022 PARTICIPANT
Recent Trips
October 2022
Our program recently had the privilege of working with a father and son from the neighboring State of Ohio. Both Airmen traveled to West Michigan to explore the lower section of the Muskegon River. Target species for this months trip consisted of Chinook “King” salmon, steelhead, resident northern pike, and smallmouth bass.
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There is no better time to be in Northern Michigan than right NOW! The brisk mornings, changing leaves, and our rivers are alive with the annual return of the Chinook “King” salmon. The “run” is on and new fish are entering the river systems daily. Pods of fish can be found throughout the river system. For this month’s trip, Flyin’ Heroes choose to target the fresh Chinooks moving in the lower sections of the Muskegon River.
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