On the lower Columbia River from Rocky Point/Tongue Point line upstream to Bonneville Dam there were 131 salmonid boats and 31 Washington bank rods tallied on the Oct. 18 flight count.

This riverside retreat offers stellar scenery and outdoor activities ranging from sailing and fishing to hiking and biking, all within easy reach of Portland.

Black bass are scattered at all depths and at all areas of the lake. That can make for tough fishing, said Reece Jones at ...