Operation Catching Freedom

10/11/2026

Vietnam veteran Dan Ellingson getting in a little real therapy on Banks lake with OCF staffer Dennis Ghylin. Great job boys and Thank you for your service Dan and Dennis🎣🎗️🇺🇸

09/28/2026

Another successful Operation Walley is in the books. 🎗🎣

A huge thank you to all Veterans, boaters, volunteers and family members who came out Friday evening to enjoy a little dinner, camaraderie, and time together before Saturday's event

Mother Nature decided to blow off a little steam on Friday, but nothing we couldn't improvise, adapt, and over come! Saturday brought us some beautiful fishing weather, so thank you Mother Nature.

We also want to give a special thank you to all of our amazing supporters and sponsors. Because of your incredible generosity and continued support, OCF was able to provide every one of our boaters with a new OCF hat and $150 to help with their fuel expenses. Your support truly helps make these events possible. HD Fowler Company, R Shack BBQ, Coulee Playland, Bob Feil Boats & Motors, Ross Outdoor Adventures, VeteranFishingVentures, SSP Eyewear, Colville Physical Therapy, VFW Post 3617 - Wenatchee Valley, Mack's Lure, Big Hawg Bait Co., Work Sharp, PNW Mugs & More, Harrod Outdoors LLC, Columbia Basin Walleye Club ACM aluminum, Contour Engineering, Coulee Ice.

It was great to see so many new faces joining us this year. We're grateful for everyone who continues to come together to support our veterans.

It's hard to believe how quickly this season has gone by, but we're already planning for 2027 and making plans for another great year on the water.

Thank you all for being part of the OCF family. 🇺🇸🎣

09/25/2026

United States Air Force veteran Pete Cameron came all the way up from California for his first walleye fishing trip on Thursday with OCF staffer Ken Chapman. Great work, men!

Good luck to everyone fishing Operation Walleye tomorrow 🇺🇸🎗️

09/24/2026

If you are attending Operation Walleye this weekend, make sure you bring your warm clothes, rain gear and dress in layers. It will be cool in the mornings and evenings.

Saturday the weather looks good. ☀️

09/23/2026

Thank You Lance Merz and everyone at Mack's Lure for your continued support to the Operation Walleye event and too all our veterans and first responders🇺🇸🎗🎣.

09/20/2026

09/17/2026

♦️ Update: This spot is filled❗

🔹Veterans, Active-duty or First responders.

We have one seat that just opened up to fish Operation Walleye. If you would like to fish this event next Saturday the 26th message Tony Warren ASAP.

🔹All information on this event is on our website under Operation Walleye.

09/17/2026

Thank you to Envy Signs & Graphics for the support and getting it wrapped up before our last big event of the year🇺🇸

09/11/2026

If you have a kid that loves to BBQ, here is a great event happening in East Wenatchee October 3rd and 4th.