Captain
Joe Terleski

Member since December 2017 Portland, United States

Background: 'I grew up on a tributary to the Clackamas River and have been fishing Oregons Pacific NW rivers for 50+ years.' Your guide Joe is a retired firefighter who loves fishing and enjoys taking other anglers out on the water. He will make sure you have an enjoyable day outdoors no matter how experienced you are.
Techniques: I fish for Steelhead, Salmon, Sturgeon, Shad, trout and crab. I fish most all methods including fly fishing for steelhead and trout.

Hey, I'm Captain Joe Terleski

Portland, United States

Background: 'I grew up on a tributary to the Clackamas River and have been fishing Oregons Pacific NW rivers for 50+ years.' Your guide Joe is a retired firefighter who loves fishing and enjoys taking other anglers out on the water. He will make sure you have an enjoyable day outdoors no matter how experienced you are.
Techniques: I fish for Steelhead, Salmon, Sturgeon, Shad, trout and crab. I fish most all methods including fly fishing for steelhead and trout.

Reviews

Fishing Reports

My Charter Listings

Rather B Fishing – Jet Boat Portland

4.7 / 5

(9 reviews)

4.7 / 5

(9 reviews)

Portland • 21 ft • 4 persons

trips from US $150

Rather B Fishing – Drift Boat

5.0 / 5

(14 reviews)

5.0 / 5

(14 reviews)

Gresham • 18 ft • 3 persons

trips from US $200

Fishing Reports

Winter Steelhead, sturgeon, salmon

Mar 7, 2020 Portland

Winter steelhead fishing till mid April. It's been a good season with some really nice fish caught. Spring chinook are in the river, April, May and June are the best months. Catch and release sturgeon is always good. Contact me if interested i a trip!

Time for winter Steelhead!

Dec 19, 2019 Portland

The rivers are finally on the rise and with that will come Steelhead. January through April is the best time to pursue these great fish that can run up to over 20 pounds. Join me this season for a drift boat float trip down one of NW Oregons great steelhead rivers. Catch and release sturgeon fishing is also a winter time option and lots of fun.

Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.9 / 5

out of 5 stars from 23 reviews

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Boat

4.9 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Experience

4.8 / 5

Photos & videos by reviewers (23)

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Anglers claimed

Good experience
	96%
Friendly captain
	100%
Recommend this charter
	100%
Appropriate for children
	78%
Satisfied with the boat
	100%
Caught fish
	68%

Appropriate for children
	78%
Satisfied with the boat
	100%
Caught fish
	68%

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William L.

Belgrade, Serbia

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Good trip

VERIFIED NEW Half Day Trip - Salmon (2-4 Pax) on April 6, 2024

William L.

Belgrade, Serbia

5.0 / 5

Apr 6, 2024

Half Day Trip - Salmon (2-4 Pax)

Good trip

VERIFIED NEW

Enjoyed the fishing experience with the captain. He is very knowledgeable and easy to get along with. Unfortunately the fish were not biting.

Enjoyed the fishing experience with the captain. He is very knowledgeable and easy to get along with. Unfortunately...

William L. recommends Rather B Fishing – Jet Boat Portland

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Scott O.

Yardley, PA

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Found the fish

VERIFIED Full Day Trip – Salmon/Steelhead on May 26, 2023

Scott O.

Yardley, PA

5.0 / 5

May 26, 2023

Full Day Trip – Salmon/Steelhead

The spring run was a little late, but we managed to find fish and have a great time on a beautiful day. I highly recommend this guide. The conversation was easy, never strained, never weird. a personable man and a very knowledgeable fisherman. the boat is about as good as they get. We will be using him again.

The spring run was a little late, but we managed to find fish and have a great time on a beautiful day. I highly recommend...

Scott O. recommends Rather B Fishing – Drift Boat

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Joe Terleski (The Captain)

Replied on May 28, 2023

Scott, thanks so much for the great review and for choosing my service for your day on the river. It was a pleasure fishing with you and Mike. Best of luck on your next adventure! Joe

Joe Terleski (The Captain)

Replied on May 28, 2023

Scott, thanks so much for the great review and for choosing my service for your day on the river. It was a pleasure fishing with you and Mike.
Best of luck on your next adventure!
Joe

Captain replied

Miro R.

Portland, Oregon

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Fishing with Joe

VERIFIED Full Day Trip – Salmon/Steelhead on May 1, 2023

Miro R.

Portland, Oregon

5.0 / 5

May 1, 2023

Full Day Trip – Salmon/Steelhead

Fishing with Joe

VERIFIED

Miro R. recommends Rather B Fishing – Drift Boat

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Joe Terleski (The Captain)

Replied on May 3, 2023

Miro, Thanks for spending the day on the river with me.

Joe Terleski (The Captain)

Replied on May 3, 2023

Miro,
Thanks for spending the day on the river with me.

Captain replied

Lorrie A.

Tualatin, Oregon

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Full day with Captain Joe...can u say...amazing

VERIFIED Full Day Trip – Salmon/Steelhead on June 17, 2021

Lorrie A.

Tualatin, Oregon

5.0 / 5

Jun 17, 2021

Full Day Trip – Salmon/Steelhead

Full day with Captain Joe...can u say...amazing

VERIFIED

Captain Joe was a pleasure to spend the day with…so knowledgeable and so willing to teach…his boat was a beauty and so well stocked and comfortable…really was a magical day…five Salmon (2 were Hachery fish and 3 were wild)...and six catch and release Sturgeon (these fish sure put up a good fight)...the day couldn’t have been better!!...thanks Captain Joe, we will definitely be back!

Captain Joe was a pleasure to spend the day with…so knowledgeable and so willing to teach…his boat was a beauty and so...

Lorrie A. recommends Rather B Fishing – Drift Boat

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Patrick R.

Moreland Hills, OH

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Full day with Rather B Fishing

VERIFIED Full Day Trip – Salmon/Steelhead on April 23, 2022

Patrick R.

Moreland Hills, OH

5.0 / 5

Apr 23, 2022

Full Day Trip – Salmon/Steelhead

Full day with Rather B Fishing

VERIFIED

Joe is an excellent guide, attentive, looking to make the day fun for everyone. Very nice and clean boat and tackle. Highly recommend Joe and will definitely plan more trips with him.

Joe is an excellent guide, attentive, looking to make the day fun for everyone. Very nice and clean boat and tackle. Highly...

Patrick R. recommends Rather B Fishing – Drift Boat

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Joe Terleski

Hey, I'm Captain Joe Terleski

My Charter Listings

Rather B Fishing – Jet Boat Portland

Rather B Fishing – Drift Boat

Fishing Reports

Fishing Reports

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Good trip

Found the fish

Found the fish

Fishing with Joe

Fishing with Joe

Full day with Captain Joe...can u say...amazing

Full day with Captain Joe...can u say...amazing

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Full day with Rather B Fishing

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