I've heard (2nd hand) that they have pearly, firm, white flesh... "the best freshwater fish he's had".
..... I guess that depends how far you(ve) travel(led)..
I, for one, can think of at least a few already appetite-whetting freshwater fish... barra, cod, yellas..... digressing tho...
Reports are, yes, bass = good to eat... From Nepean... probably not.
Let us know how you get on Brett... I'll be having a crack at them in the Nepean on Saturday.
Cheers!!