Feather River
The Feather's North, Middle and South forks drain the northern Sierra into Lake Oroville; below the dam the main stem runs south past Oroville, Yuba City and Marysville to the Sacramento.
Course of the river, simplified. Map data from Natural Earth (public domain).
Weather at the Feather River (National Weather Service) ↗
River facts
| Length | About 73 miles |
|---|---|
| Source | Forks join at Lake Oroville, Butte County, California |
| Mouth | Sacramento River at Verona, northwest of Sacramento |
| State | California |
Oroville Dam forms Lake Oroville; Canyon Dam on the North Fork forms Lake Almanor.
Boat ramps, launches and bait shops
Detailed ramp, bait shop and lock-and-dam listings for the Feather River are coming soon. Until then, these searches open Google Maps along the river:
Fishing regulations
Check the state agency for river-specific rules, seasons and limits before you fish:
- California: California Department of Fish and Wildlife ↗
Lakes on or near the Feather River
Lakes in our guide on or near this river:
Facts from Feather River (Wikipedia) ↗