A friend's boat fished the 17, 18, and 19th, generally between Ilwaco and Astoria bridge, 4 anglers one day, 2 the others. Seven kings, one steelhead, using cut plug herring. They fished from 5 to 8 hours/day. That's scratch fishing by most measures.

Some reported averages over the weekend: 1 fish/boat; 1 fish/4 anglers.