People may forget that although the Columbia River flows settle down in the summer, there can still be some significant fluctuations. The areas near Rock Island and Rocky Reach dams in Chelan County are popular with anglers and recreational boaters, and they can be surprised by the changes in flow and depth. There an easy way to find out if you can safely fish, boat or even hang out on your favorite sandbar. Chelan County PUD introduced the free Currents App several years ago, and it has saved the day for many boaters. They have just introduced an updated and improved version of the popular app. It will give you river lows, boat launch status, and water depths. The new app is still free and easy to upload to your smartphone. Just go to chelanpud.org/app to get it. Also, Chelan PUD customers can apply for free parking and boat launch access. Just go log onto chelanpud.org/parkingpass. The Columbia River offers great fishing and boating throughout the year but is particularly busy in the summer months. The Currents App is a great tool to help plan your days on the water.