I traveled down below Vantage to check on the activity at the Huntzinger boat launch. The parking area was full, and I did see that although the water level was low, there would be no concern launching here. However, I did notice that bar that is not far from the launch area was very visible and showed in two places. Boaters will want to watch out for this as they make their run down river. I was hoping to see a WDFW fish checker at the site, but no one was there when I arrived or by the time I left. I did see evidence of angler success, though. There were ten fresh carcasses near the ramp, so fish are being caught. I am sure most of the boats are heading down the river to fish off the mouth of Crab Creek. When the Columbia River opens above Priest Rapids Dam this is the most popular destination. I have fished here many times over the past 20 years or more. Last year, while fishing with my friend James Lebow we landed a small king, trolling with Super Baits, along with a bunch of other boats in the area.