I have yet to fish the Feather up from the mouth for smallies, and given the low water am thinking it might be difficult to navigate this year with a prop boat.

It's occurred to me that there should be a population of smallmouth bass up from the mouth of the Yuba, and from the satellite views it looks like the river should be navigable with my small outboard skiff several miles upriver.

I know there are smallies in the American as I have caught them, including my personal best smallie just over 5#, but not many and not enough to target them. I haven't heard of their presence in the Yuba, and am hoping someone can confirm, deny, or provide some advise. PM if you wish, thank you very much. ~John