Normally low this time of year to make room for snow melt, the reservoir is full and will be kept high into July, providing ample access to some of the states best early season crappie fishing. Generally, Columbia and Snake River reservoirs will remain accessible throughout the year, though the river current might be very slow, according to the Army Corps of Engineers. Lakes and reservoirs in Eastern Oregon will vary basin by basin, with smaller reservoirs drying up and others continuing to provide full or limited opportunity. Boaters need to be aware of stumps, rocks, sandbars and shoals. If they choose new areas to go boating - such as in estuaries or the ocean, they need to be ready.
Coastal estuaries can be excellent places to boat, but they also have unique hazards.
The life jacket that was a little snug on your child last boating season will likely be too small now. For safety's sake, boaters should look over their life jackets now before boating season arrives. If either is a problem, the life jacket becomes a liability, not a life saver. To test for fit, have the person try the life jacket on - both in a light shirt and with a coat on. It should be adjustable enough to fit securely over each but provide room to breathe and move comfortably.