Lower Columbia River, Rocky Point/Tongue Point line upstream to Bonneville Dam there were 637 salmonid boats and 207 Washington bank rods were tallied on the April 5 flight count.

Oregon and Washington will reopen sport salmon fishing Friday below Bonneville Dam. Anglers will get three days, through Sunday evening, then possibly another three days from Tuesday through Thursday.

The Columbia River Gorge Commission has long been responsible for protecting and enhancing the scenic area, which totals nearly 300,000 acres across Washington and Oregon. The commission helps enforce ...