Hi everyone, new member here. I normally don't post on internet boards but you guys seem to have a lot of knowledge and that's why I decided to ask my question here.

I am planning on purchasing a 14ft Jon boat or a v hull boat mainly for lake fishing. That being said, I do wanna hit the rivers. I will work the section between the JBLM gravel bar to I5 bridge on 'Squally. Also, I will float the Okonogan River in September( I own property there).

My questions are; What is the minimum HP to go safely upstream on Nisqually? Jet or prop? Jon or V? I have been around boats my whole life but never navigated on a river system. I'm looking forward to read your responses.