Captain
Jesse Rainwater

Member since August 2025 Vancouver, United States
Background
Born into family of fishing. Started in lakes and streams between Washington and Montana. Remember like yesterday when I went on my first guided trip. Knew right away it was a job for me, 1/2 fishing 1/2 coaching. One of my assests is being a "forever learner." Techniques, equipment change through time. I try my best to keep evolvoving.
Techniques
Trolling, float fishing, backtrolling, hover fishing, casting/retreiving spinners, twitching jigs, fly fishing

Hey, I'm Captain Jesse Rainwater

Vancouver, United States
Background
Born into family of fishing. Started in lakes and streams between Washington and Montana. Remember like yesterday when I went on my first guided trip. Knew right away it was a job for me, 1/2 fishing 1/2 coaching. One of my assests is being a "forever learner." Techniques, equipment change through time. I try my best to keep evolvoving.
Techniques
Trolling, float fishing, backtrolling, hover fishing, casting/retreiving spinners, twitching jigs, fly fishing
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Reviews
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My Charter Listings

Columbia River Springers with NWOE

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(1 review)
Vancouver
 Last booking: 6 days ago
Trips from US $250

NorthWest Outdoor – Humptulips Salmon

Humptulips
Trips from US $600

NorthWest Outdoor Expeditions –Tributary Coho

Elma
Trips from US $250

Cowlitz River Spring Chinook with NWOE

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(1 review)
Mossyrock
Trips from US $275

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 3 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Jesse
Columbia River Salmon Fishing
Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
67%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
100%
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Michael A.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Columbia River Salmon Fishing

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip – Columbia River (360) on September 4, 2025
My son and I booked a Columbia River Salmon fishing trip in early September.  The first time fishing the river was very fun. ...
Michael A. recommends Columbia River Springers with NWOE
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Dimitri K.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Jesse

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip – Spring Chinook on June 20, 2026
caught a nice size steelhead. great crew. accommodated a later start as we had to drive afor 1.5 hours.  thank you.
Dimitri K. recommends Cowlitz River Spring Chinook with NWOE
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RJ E.

The captain canceled

VERIFIED   June 20, 2026
The charter operator canceled 4 days prior to the trip date. This is an automated posting.
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