https://flyfishingthesierra.com/sffeather.htm
Little Grass Valley Reservoir: (1600 acres at 5,050' elevation) This lake was created in 1961 when a 210' rock filled dam was built on the South Fork Feather River. The lake has an average depth of 64 feet. Mainly stocked with Rainbows, in the 12" class, and some Browns. Stocking can exceed 35,000 fish annually.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_Fork_Feather_River
South Fork Feather River. 116 sq mi (300 km 2 ). [1] A Prior to Oroville Dam construction, the South Fork flowed to the Middle Fork Feather River. The South Fork Feather River is a Lake Oroville tributary in the south portion of the Middle Fork Feather Watershed which drains several reservoirs including Little Grass Valley Reservoir .

https://www.bestfishinginamerica.com/california-feather-river-fishing.html
The Feather River's four main branches—the South Fork, Middle Fork, North Fork and West Fork—all converge to form the Lake Oroville. This man-made reservoir, itself a major fishery, was created with the construction of the Oroville Dam in 1967.

https://www.explorebuttecounty.com/activities/explore-the-feather-river
Explore the Feather River. June 12, 2024 (Originally published January 12, 2024) Few water­ways in Butte Coun­ty are more excit­ing than the Feath­er Riv­er! With four long trib­u­tary forks — the South Fork , Wild and Scenic Mid­dle Fork, North Fork, and West Branch Feath­er Rivers - con­verg­ing at Lake Oroville and flow­ing

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Feather_River
The Feather River is the principal tributary of the Sacramento River, in the Sacramento Valley of Northern California.The river's main stem is about 73 miles (117 km) long. Its length to its most distant headwater tributary is just over 210 miles (340 km). The main stem Feather River begins in Lake Oroville, where its four long tributary forks join—the South Fork, Middle Fork, North Fork

https://www.dreamflows.com/guides/Feather/UpperSF/index.php
South Fork Feather - Little Grass Valley Run *Little Grass Valley Reservoir to South Fork Diversion Dam* Class IV+ to V- (200 to 500 cfs) ... The hike on river left is a bit easier but it brings you into the gorge below the first rapid ... Take-Out. We took out at the South Fork Diversion Dam. The road into this small reservoir is 21N11Y.

https://sacriver.org/explore-watersheds/feather-river-subregion/upper-feather-river-watershed/
The South Fork Feather River lies mostly within the Plumas National Forest from its headwaters downstream to Lake Oroville. There are three reservoirs on the South Fork—Little Grass Valley, Sly Creek, and Ponderosa, that are owned and operated by the South Feather Water and Power Agency.

https://plumascounty.org/blog/explore/feather-river-watershed/
Plumas County and Wildfires. Drought cycles have hit the Sierra Nevada and Southern Cascade forests hard in recent years. The Feather River Watershed is lucky to have less tree mortality and bark beetle infestation than other parts of the Sierra, but the wildfire seasons of 2020 and 2021 were brutal. The North Complex (California's sixth

https://www.wikiwand.com/en/South_Fork_Feather_River
The South Fork Feather River is a Lake Oroville tributary in the south portion of the Middle Fork Feather Watershed which drains several reservoirs including Little Grass Valley Reservoir. For faster navigation, this Iframe is preloading the Wikiwand page for South Fork Feather River .

https://www.oregonkayaking.net/rivers/sf_feather/sf_feather.html
I have three recommendations for anyone running the South Fork of the Feather for the first time. 1) Get a good map. I would suggest the Plumas National Forest map. The California Gazetteer is inadequate and doesn't even show the road that goes to the take-out. 2) Get an early start.

https://naturalatlas.com/rivers/feather-770924
The main stem Feather River begins in Lake Oroville, where its four long tributary forks join together—the South Fork, Middle Fork, North Fork, and West Branch Feather Rivers. These and other tributaries drain part of the northern Sierra Nevada, and the extreme southern Cascades, as well as a small portion of the Sacramento Valley.

https://www.riverfacts.com/rivers/10490.html
Feather River - South Fork, Plumas County, 4 miles away. Class IV - 8.3 miles long (Little Grass Valley Reservoir to South Fork Diversion Dam) Feather River - Middle Fork, Plumas/ Butte County, 14 miles away. Class V+ - 6.5 miles long (Milsap Bridge to Lake Oroville) Yuba River - North Fork, Sierra County, 15 miles away.

https://plumascounty.org/get-outside/places-to-visit/feather-river-canyon/
The Feather River Canyon. Highway 70 in the Feather River Canyon is designated as a Scenic Byway for good reason. The North Fork Feather River dramatically cuts through the Sierra crest with nearly a mile-deep canyon spanning from Bald Eagle Peak at 7,183' to Tobin at 1,992'. The river is full of huge granite boulders and waterfalls cascade

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2MZrTHf58Ic
C&K Contributing Photographer Darin McQuoid chronicles fall 2015 on the South Fork Feather, California's last reliable dam-release run. See more from McQuoid

https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/251446
Wyandotte A Campground. Wyandotte Campground is located within 5 miles of the town of La Porte, CA on the Feather River Ranger District. At an elevation of 5100 feet, the campground is nestled in a natural mixed-conifer forest environment. Little Grass Valley reservoir is a 1600 ac., clear mountain lake with plenty of summer and winter

https://mygoldrushtales.com/rowdy-feather-river-mining-camps/
The South Fork of the Feather River rises north of Downieville near Pilot Peak and is the shortest of the three main forks of the river. The middle and north forks each have many branches and come down from high in the mountains. The middle fork runs southwest from the summit ridge of the Sierra Nevada, while the north flows southerly from the

https://fishbrain.com/fishing-waters/KTrcpYnA/south-fork-feather-river
When is the Striped Bass biting in South Fork Feather River? Learn what hours to go fishing at South Fork Feather River. Create a free account on Fishbrain to know the exact BiteTime™ (fishing forecast) for any fish, explore fishing spots, and save relevant baits to prepare for your next fishing trip.

https://www.rivers.gov/river/feather
The Middle Fork of the Feather River runs from it headwaters near Beckwourth, California, to Lake Oroville. The river gradient varies from gentle at the upper end to very steep in the deep canyons of the lower reaches. The adjacent lands range from the most primitive imaginable to manicured golf courses and residential area. Access is good by oiled roads in the upper portion and is nonexistent

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Middle_Fork_Feather_River
Little Last Chance Creek, Big Grizzly Creek, Bear Creek, North Fork Middle Fork Feather River. The Middle Fork Feather River is a major river in Plumas and Butte Counties in the U.S. state of California. [1] Nearly 100 miles (160 km) long, it drains about 1,062 square miles (2,750 km 2) [3] of the rugged northern Sierra Nevada range.

https://www.smud.org/In-Our-Community/Visit-our-Recreational-Areas/UARP-Stream-Flow-and-Reservoir-Conditions/South-Fork-American-River-below-Chili-Bar-Dam
South Fork American River winds through oak-studded river valleys and canyons on its way to Folsom Lake. This 20 mile stretch of river is offers a plethora of water recreation choices. Water release is controlled by Pacific Gas and Electric Company. Spring snowmelt is stored in SMUD's large reservoirs and released during the long periods of low

https://backyardknoxville.com/things-to-do-in-big-south-fork/
Table of Contents. General Introduction To Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area - The Lay Of The Land. 11 Things To Do In Big South Fork. 1) Hiking Big South Fork. 2) Visit The Bandy Creek Visitor Center. 3) Scenic Overlooks. 4) Big South Fork Kayaking, Canoeing, and Rafting In The Park.

https://www.nps.gov/biso/planyourvisit/visitorcenters.htm
Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area is open year round. Some facilities close during the winter, however. To get the most out of your visit, start at one of the park's visitor centers to chat with a ranger, pick up publications, purchase a gift at the Eastern National outlets, and find out about scheduled programs, and special events.

https://home.nps.gov/biso/learn/historyculture/upload/Cemeteries-2.pdf
OWENS CEMETERY, TN. The Owens family moved into the area of the Big South Fork of the Cumberland River at its confluence with Station Camp Creek in the late 19th Century. Their large farm was located in the bottoms just west of the junction of Station Camp and Laurel Fork Creeks. The family also owned and operated a large grist mill here.

https://www.nps.gov/biso/planyourvisit/things2know.htm
Here are some things you might want to know about Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area before you visit the area. Big South Fork protects 125,000 acres of the Cumberland Plateau, is located in both Tennessee and Kentucky and joins or contains portions of six counties. The Eastern/Central Time Line runs through the middle of the park.