Artificial Lure here, bringing you the Charles River, Boston fishing report for Saturday, June 21, 2025.

We’re right in the pocket of summer, and the Charles is shaping up beautifully for early morning and late evening sessions. Weatherwise, expect highs in the mid-70s today, with mostly sunny skies and a light breeze—ideal for both shore and small-boat anglers.

Sunrise hit at 5:09 AM and sunset won’t come until 8:14 PM, giving you a solid window to fish those transitional periods when activity spikes. As for the tides, today’s high tide crested around 5:52 AM, with the next low at 12:10 PM. That incoming tide right around first light brought a surge in bait, setting the table for predators. If you want to time another shot, look for the second high this evening[6][8].

The main story this week is diversity and volume. According to On The Water’s June 19 report, migratory striped bass are still riding up the river, following pods of herring and schools of mackerel that occasionally get swept up on the incoming tide. Schoolie stripers and the occasional keeper have been caught on topwater plugs, flutter spoons, and soft plastics—especially just after dawn or during dusk[1]. Tube-and-worm rigs have been deadly around the mouth of the river and just downstream from the Museum of Science.

Panfish are also active. Reports from local podcasts note steady catches of crappie and bluegill along grassy edges and near bridge pilings. Largemouth bass are striking hard baits, like shallow-diving crankbaits and spinnerbaits, and a few solid channel catfish have come on cut bait fished deep in the slower stretches upstream from the Longfellow Bridge[2][3][7].

Best bait options this week: live shiners, chunk mackerel, and seaworms for stripers; nightcrawlers or small soft plastics for bass and panfish. Morning topwater action, especially when the river’s glassy, is drawing explosive hits from both schoolies and bigger largemouths[1][3].

Hot spots you shouldn’t miss: the stretch near the Eliot Bridge up into Magazine Beach, where deeper holes and overhanging trees provide shade and ambush cover. Downriver, the channel by the Museum of Science and the mouth of the Charles at the locks are prime for stripers—particularly during moving tides. Don’t sleep on dusk sessions around Community Boating’s docks, either.

Anglers are reporting healthy numbers but note that the bite gets tougher under bright mid-day sun, so focus your effort at daybreak and late evening for your best shot at a big one.

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Artificial Lure here, bringing you the Charles River, Boston fishing report for Saturday, June 21, 2025.

We’re right in the pocket of summer, and the Charles is shaping up beautifully for early morning and late evening sessions. Weatherwise, expect highs in the mid-70s today, with mostly sunny skies and a light breeze—ideal for both shore and small-boat anglers.

Sunrise hit at 5:09 AM and sunset won’t come until 8:14 PM, giving you a solid window to fish those transitional periods when activity spikes. As for the tides, today’s high tide crested around 5:52 AM, with the next low at 12:10 PM. That incoming tide right around first light brought a surge in bait, setting the table for predators. If you want to time another shot, look for the second high this evening[6][8].

The main story this week is diversity and volume. According to On The Water’s June 19 report, migratory striped bass are still riding up the river, following pods of herring and schools of mackerel that occasionally get swept up on the incoming tide. Schoolie stripers and the occasional keeper have been caught on topwater plugs, flutter spoons, and soft plastics—especially just after dawn or during dusk[1]. Tube-and-worm rigs have been deadly around the mouth of the river and just downstream from the Museum of Science.

Panfish are also active. Reports from local podcasts note steady catches of crappie and bluegill along grassy edges and near bridge pilings. Largemouth bass are striking hard baits, like shallow-diving crankbaits and spinnerbaits, and a few solid channel catfish have come on cut bait fished deep in the slower stretches upstream from the Longfellow Bridge[2][3][7].

Best bait options this week: live shiners, chunk mackerel, and seaworms for stripers; nightcrawlers or small soft plastics for bass and panfish. Morning topwater action, especially when the river’s glassy, is drawing explosive hits from both schoolies and bigger largemouths[1][3].

Hot spots you shouldn’t miss: the stretch near the Eliot Bridge up into Magazine Beach, where deeper holes and overhanging trees provide shade and ambush cover. Downriver, the channel by the Museum of Science and the mouth of the Charles at the locks are prime for stripers—particularly during moving tides. Don’t sleep on dusk sessions around Community Boating’s docks, either.

Anglers are reporting healthy numbers but note that the bite gets tougher under bright mid-day sun, so focus your effort at daybreak and late evening for your best shot at a big one.

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Artificial Lure here, bringing you the Charles River, Boston fishing report for Saturday, June 21, 2025.

We’re right in the pocket of summer, and the Charles is shaping up beautifully for early morning and late evening sessions. Weatherwise, expect highs in the mid-70s today, with mostly sunny skies and a light breeze—ideal for both shore and small-boat anglers.

Sunrise hit at 5:09 AM and sunset won’t come until 8:14 PM, giving you a solid window to fish those transitional periods when activity spikes. As for the tides, today’s high tide crested around 5:52 AM, with the next low at 12:10 PM. That incoming tide right around first light brought a surge in bait, setting the table for predators. If you want to time another shot, look for the second high this evening[6][8].

The main story this week is diversity and volume. According to On The Water’s June 19 report, migratory striped bass are still riding up the river, following pods of herring and schools of mackerel that occasionally get swept up on the incoming tide. Schoolie stripers and the occasional keeper have been caught on topwater plugs, flutter spoons, and soft plastics—especially just after dawn or during dusk[1]. Tube-and-worm rigs have been deadly around the mouth of the river and just downstream from the Museum of Science.

Panfish are also active. Reports from local podcasts note steady catches of crappie and bluegill along grassy edges and near bridge pilings. Largemouth bass are striking hard baits, like shallow-diving crankbaits and spinnerbaits, and a few solid channel catfish have come on cut bait fished deep in the slower stretches upstream from the Longfellow Bridge[2][3][7].

Best bait options this week: live shiners, chunk mackerel, and seaworms for stripers; nightcrawlers or small soft plastics for bass and panfish. Morning topwater action, especially when the river’s glassy, is drawing explosive hits from both schoolies and bigger largemouths[1][3].

Hot spots you shouldn’t miss: the stretch near the Eliot Bridge up into Magazine Beach, where deeper holes and overhanging trees provide shade and ambush cover. Downriver, the channel by the Museum of Science and the mouth of the Charles at the locks are prime for stripers—particularly during moving tides. Don’t sleep on dusk sessions around Community Boating’s docks, either.

Anglers are reporting healthy numbers but note that the bite gets tougher under bright mid-day sun, so focus your effort at daybreak and late evening for your best shot at a big one.

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Artificial Lure here, bringing you the Charles River, Boston fishing report for Saturday, June 21, 2025.

We’re right in the pocket of summer, and the Charles is shaping up beautifully for early morning and late evening sessions. Weatherwise, expect highs in the mid-70s today, with mostly sunny skies and a light breeze—ideal for both shore and small-boat anglers.

Sunrise hit at 5:09 AM and sunset won’t come until 8:14 PM, giving you a solid window to fish those transitional periods when activity spikes. As for the tides, today’s high tide crested around 5:52 AM, with the next low at 12:10 PM. That incoming tide right around first light brought a surge in bait, setting the table for predators. If you want to time another shot, look for the second high this evening[6][8].

The main story this week is diversity and volume. According to On The Water’s June 19 report, migratory striped bass are still riding up the river, following pods of herring and schools of mackerel that occasionally get swept up on the incoming tide. Schoolie stripers and the occasional keeper have been caught on topwater plugs, flutter spoons, and soft plastics—especially just after dawn or during dusk[1]. Tube-and-worm rigs have been deadly around the mouth of the river and just downstream from the Museum of Science.

Panfish are also active. Reports from local podcasts note steady catches of crappie and bluegill along grassy edges and near bridge pilings. Largemouth bass are striking hard baits, like shallow-diving crankbaits and spinnerbaits, and a few solid channel catfish have come on cut bait fished deep in the slower stretches upstream from the Longfellow Bridge[2][3][7].

Best bait options this week: live shiners, chunk mackerel, and seaworms for stripers; nightcrawlers or small soft plastics for bass and panfish. Morning topwater action, especially when the river’s glassy, is drawing explosive hits from both schoolies and bigger largemouths[1][3].

Hot spots you shouldn’t miss: the stretch near the Eliot Bridge up into Magazine Beach, where deeper holes and overhanging trees provide shade and ambush cover. Downriver, the channel by the Museum of Science and the mouth of the Charles at the locks are prime for stripers—particularly during moving tides. Don’t sleep on dusk sessions around Community Boating’s docks, either.

Anglers are reporting healthy numbers but note that the bite gets tougher under bright mid-day sun, so focus your effort at daybreak and late evening for your best shot at a big one.

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Artificial Lure here with your Charles River, Boston fishing report for Friday, June 20, 2025—let’s get right to the action.

Weather is shaping up classic for a June outing: early risers saw sunrise at 5:07 AM and sunset tonight stretches all the way to 8:24 PM, so you’ve got a generous window of daylight on the water. Expect mild early-summer temps, with cool mornings in the 50s and afternoons comfortably in the 70s. Breezes will stay light, perfect for working topwater and keeping casting lines tangle-free.

For the tides, the morning high peaked at 6:51 AM with another high set for 7:20 PM, both pushing above 9.5 feet according to tide-forecast.com. That means most of the day serves up gentle flows and prime access along the banks, especially near bridges and feeder creeks—great for shore casting and for the folks working in a kayak.

Now, for the main event—the fish. The Charles continues to fire on all cylinders with the tail end of the annual striped bass run powering through. Schoolie stripers are thick below the Museum of Science and the Longfellow Bridge, and there’s a sharp shot at slot-size fish right at dawn and dusk. These bass are keying in on river herring and alewives still filtering back down to the harbor, so if you see diving gulls, that’s your cue to cast.

Best bets for lures today: white paddletail swimbaits and slender soft plastics are putting fish in the net, especially mackerel-patterned jerkbaits and plugs. Flutter spoons and topwater walkers are also lighting up the early morning and evening bites. If you’re after numbers, mix in the classic tube-and-worm rig, and don’t overlook chunk mackerel or seaworms if you want to tempt a flounder or get a bonus schoolie.

Outside of stripers, largemouth bass and panfish are still hanging strong in the shallows and coves, with worms and small swimbaits drawing steady action—especially around the Esplanade and Magazine Beach. Crappie and bluegill bite remains solid for those drifting small jigs or bait near structure.

As for the hot spots:
- The water below the Museum of Science and the Longfellow Bridge at first and last light is red-hot for stripers.
- The banks near the BU Bridge and the mouth of the Muddy River have been giving up mixed bags—bass, panfish, even an occasional carp for the patient.

Reports from On The Water confirm that the lower rivers are seeing plenty of action on both stripers dropping back to the harbor and roaming packs of bass chasing bait, so don’t be afraid to roam and keep an eye out for breaking fish and birds.

That’s your Charles River fishing forecast for today—get out there, chase those tides, and keep your drag set tight. Thanks for tuning in to your local scoop with Artificial Lure. Don’t forget to subscribe for tomorrow’s fresh update.

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Artificial Lure here with your June 18, 2025 Charles River fishing report, coming at you straight from Boston’s heart. The sunrise hit at 5:06 AM and sunset won’t be until a long-lit 8:23 PM, giving you ample daylight to wet a line. Tidal action today is classic early summer—high tide just before 5 AM, low near 11:15, and another high around 5:30 this evening per Tide-Forecast.com. That means softer currents for most of your day, which will make fishing near bridges and feeder creeks a bit easier, especially if you’re working from shore.

Weather’s starting off cool in the high 50s and should climb up into the mid-70s by afternoon, with just a gentle breeze and low humidity. It’s textbook conditions for both folks tossing lures at first light and anyone looking to hit that golden hour before sunset.

The Charles is still seeing the last wave of the annual striped bass run. Schoolie stripers and an occasional slot fish are pushing upriver, right behind river herring and alewives. The lower river remains the hotspot—below the Museum of Science and especially around the Longfellow Bridge has been loaded at dawn and dusk, with multiple schoolies reported in the last week by local anglers on the “Boston Charles River Daily Fishing Report.” Hot lures are white paddletails, slender soft plastics, and anything that mimics mackerel or juvenile herring—so break out those mackerel-patterned plugs or go with a classic white shad on a jighead. Where you see diving gulls, you’ll find active bass.

If you’re looking for a mixed bag, largemouth bass and panfish are active from Magazine Beach up through Watertown, with nightcrawlers and drop-shot rigs doing real work. For bait, live mackerel, chunked bunker, and even fresh worms are finding fish. Near the MIT bridge, folks have been landing catfish and bass at dusk—right at that sweet spot when the city lights just begin to glint off the water.

According to “On The Water,” big bass are stacking up where pogies school, so scan the river mouth and inner harbor edges for blitzes. There’ve even been a few flounder reported downstream, but they’re mostly moving deeper as water warms—so target them off the main channel edges or try your luck near the mouth if you want a flatfish.

For a couple of red-hot spots: the stretch around the Longfellow Bridge is prime for stripers on a moving tide, while the banks near Magazine Beach and the MIT bridge are producing bass and catfish for shore anglers. If you want a quieter experience, the esplanade docks offer safe footing and surprisingly good action as the sun sets.

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Hey there, anglers! Artificial Lure here with your Charles River fishing report for Saturday, June 7th, 2025.

It's shaping up to be another great day on the water! We're looking at a high tide coming in around mid-morning, so plan your spots accordingly. The water's moving nicely through the basin with that tidal push from the harbor.

Sunrise was at 5:07 AM, with sunset coming at 8:21 PM, giving us plenty of daylight to work with. Weather's cooperating beautifully - temps in the low 70s with just a light breeze, perfect conditions for a day on the river.

Let me tell you, the striper action has been wicked hot this week! Those bass are concentrated in the outer harbor ledges, with some big schools moving into the estuaries. Wolf packs of larger bass have been roaming the Charles, looking for prey. If you find those pogy schools, toss a mackerel into the mix - no bass can resist that combo.

From what I've been seeing, white shad lures have been killer, especially when worked within ten feet of the strike zone. For you early risers, hit the water at false dawn - those bass are hanging at the edges of the shipping lanes, feasting on fallback herring from both the Charles and Mystic Rivers.

The freshwater bite has been solid too! Largemouth and smallmouth bass are active throughout the river system. Crankbaits and spinnerbaits are working well around structure, while soft plastics like the Mister Twister 3" Meeny in chartreuse are enticing those more finicky fish.

Hot spots? The area around the Watertown Dam continues to produce nice bass. For you city folks, try the Esplanade Lagoon system - I've heard some great smallmouth reports there. Don't overlook the deeper channels and bridge abutments in the lower basin either, especially during that first light period.

Another tip: keep an eye out for diving gulls. They're a dead giveaway for the bedlam going on below the surface. You can find active fish from the Lower Middle far into the inner harbor, and this pattern should hold strong through mid-July as those blueback herring continue to tumble back downriver.

If you're hitting the urban section, the Museum of Science area has been particularly productive this week. Several 30-inchers were pulled from there just yesterday!

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Artificial Lure here with your Charles River fishing report for Friday, June 6th, 2025. Let’s break down today’s bite, conditions, and the best spots in Boston’s urban angling playground.

Weather’s been classic early June—mornings cool in the mid-50s, afternoons pushing up into the 70s, and just a gentle southerly breeze most of the day. Sunrise was at 5:09 AM, sunset’s not until 8:14 PM, so you’ve got a full day of light to chase your catch. Tides are running mild today, with a pre-dawn high and another high tide right around dinner, according to tide-forecast.com. That means softer currents and easier shore access most of the day, especially near bridges and feeder creeks.

Now for the fishing: Early June is magic time on the Charles. The annual striped bass run is in full swing. Schoolie stripers and the occasional slot fish are pushing upriver, following river herring and alewives. The lower river, especially below the Museum of Science and by the Longfellow Bridge, has seen good numbers of stripers caught at dawn and dusk. White paddletails, slender soft plastics, and mackerel-patterned plugs have been the hot lures. Toss them near bait schools or where diving gulls are showing you the action.

Largemouth and smallmouth bass are both active and aggressive in the shallows and around structure. Anything with a little current or colder inflow—think where Storrow Lagoon meets the river, or the bends near Magazine Beach—is holding fish. Natural colors for soft plastics and wacky-rigged worms are producing well, and don’t overlook topwater poppers at first light. For bait, live shiners or a fat nightcrawler under a float will tempt big bass and catfish. Panfish—crappie and bluegill—are thick near pilings and docks. A simple jig or worm will keep the rod bent all day.

Recent reports from local podcasts and anglers confirm plenty of healthy largemouth, eager panfish, and striper activity. Down around the Charles River Dam and the MIT bridge, catfish are biting steady, especially at dusk. Carp are rolling in the deeper, slower stretches—bring corn or dough balls if you want to target these urban bruisers.

For hotspots, two areas stand out: the bank just downstream from the Museum of Science, and the stretch along Magazine Beach in Cambridge—both spots are proven early summer producers for bass, stripers, panfish, and the occasional catfish. Early morning, late evening, or on a moving tide, you can’t go wrong.

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Good morning, anglers! Artificial Lure here with your Charles River fishing report for Wednesday, June 4th, 2025, straight from the banks in Boston.

We've got another beautiful day shaping up with temperatures in the upper 50s and just a light breeze off the harbor. Sunrise came at 5:07 AM today, and we won't see sunset until 8:17 PM, giving you plenty of daylight hours on the water.

Tide-wise, we're looking at high tide around 7:30 AM and again at 8:20 PM, with low tide hitting mid-afternoon. Tidal coefficients remain on the lower end, so expect fairly mild currents throughout the day.

The fishing has been absolutely stellar this past week! The annual striper run is in full swing right now with these beauties pushing well upriver, hot on the heels of the alewife herring. Most of the action has been concentrated in the lower river sections, but they're making their way upstream daily.

Largemouth and smallmouth bass continue to be active in the shallows, especially during early morning hours. They're hitting topwater lures when the sun's low, then moving deeper as temperatures rise. The catfish bite remains steady throughout the day, and panfish like crappie and bluegill are absolutely plentiful near structure.

For you carp enthusiasts, they've been rolling in the slow bends and deeper holes. Several locals reported 15-20 pound catches over the weekend in the middle sections of the river.

As for tackle, you'll want to match your gear to your target. For stripers, white or chartreuse soft plastics on jigheads have been the ticket, especially around the tidal transitions. Bass are hitting small crankbaits and Texas-rigged worms around structure. For panfish, small jigs tipped with worms or micro soft plastics have been producing consistently.

Hot spots this week include the area just below the MIT bridge where that small tributary feeds in – been a magnet for bass and the occasional striper. The section near the BU Bridge has produced some quality catfish, and the slow bend by the Esplanade has been giving up nice carp and crappie.

If you're shore-bound, don't worry – plenty of action to be had from the banks. The urban setting may surprise you, but once you're focused on the water, the city noise just melts away into the background.

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Good morning, anglers! Artificial Lure here with your Charles River fishing report for Sunday, June 1st, 2025, straight from the banks in Boston.

Weather is shaping up beautifully today. Temperatures are holding steady in the mid-50s, and there’s just a gentle breeze off the harbor – about as nice as it gets for late spring fishing in the city. Sunrise rolled in at 5:09 AM, and sunset won’t come until 8:14 PM, giving you plenty of daylight to find your bite. The tide’s a real player today: high at 3:49 AM and 4:37 PM, with lows mid-morning and just after dark. The tidal swing isn’t huge—today’s tidal coefficients are on the lower end, so expect mild currents[6][8].

Now, what’s biting? Early June is prime time on the Charles. You’ll find the annual run of striped bass starting to push upriver, hot on the heels of alewife herring. Largemouth and smallmouth bass are active in the shallows early, especially where feeder creeks trickle in. The catfish bite is steady, and panfish like crappie and bluegill are plentiful near structure. Carp are rolling in the slow bends and deeper holes. In the last couple weeks, local reports have confirmed healthy catches of largemouth bass, panfish, and the occasional striper chasing bait in the lower river[1][5].

Lure and bait choice this week: For bass, soft plastic worms and creature baits in natural colors are producing, especially around bridge pilings and submerged ledges. Try a white spinnerbait or shallow-diving crank near the edges in the morning. If you’re targeting stripers, a 4-inch shad imitation or swimbait should do the trick—especially around dawn or dusk. For panfish, a small jig or live worm under a float is your ticket. Local bait shops are moving a lot of nightcrawlers and trout worms, and don’t be afraid to try marshmallow and worm combos if you’re after stocked rainbows, which are still trickling in from spring stockings[3].

Best times: Dawn and dusk are your golden hours. If the sky’s overcast, you can stretch that bite window even longer[5]. As the day warms, focus on deeper water or shaded areas—the fish follow.

A couple of hot spots for you: The stretch near the MIT bridge on the Boston side has been a steady producer for catfish and bass, especially at sunset. The lower basin around the Longfellow and BU bridges offers lots of structure and ambush points—perfect for stripers and largemouths, especially where the depth drops abruptly. Tributary mouths and shady bridge pilings are strong bets all day long[5][7].

Friendly reminder: Most locals practice catch-and-release, especially with species that aren’t safe to eat from the Charles—so please play it safe and enjoy the sport.

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