Hey there, anglers! Artificial Lure here with your Charles River fishing report for March 30, 2025.

We're looking at a beautiful spring day with partly cloudy skies and a high of 58°F. Sunrise was at 6:29 AM, and sunset will be at 7:08 PM, giving us plenty of daylight to wet our lines.

Tide-wise, we've got a high tide at 12:40 PM, reaching 11.33 ft, and a low tide at 6:47 PM, dropping to -1.25 ft. These big swings should create some nice feeding opportunities for our finned friends.

Fish activity has been picking up lately with the warmer weather. Striped bass are starting to make their way up from the harbor, chasing the early herring run. Anglers have been landing schoolies in the 20-26 inch range near the Charles River locks. If you're after stripers, try throwing some small swim shads or bucktail jigs. For live bait, herring chunks or bloodworms are your best bet.

Largemouth and smallmouth bass action is heating up too. Last week, a few lucky folks landed some hefty 4-5 pound largemouth near the BU Bridge. For bass, I'd recommend soft plastics like Senko worms or paddle tail swimbaits. White or chartreuse spinnerbaits have been producing well too.

Crappie and yellow perch have been biting like crazy, especially in the early mornings. The 3-inch Mister Twister Meeny in chartreuse has been absolutely slaying them.

For you catfish enthusiasts, channel cats and white catfish are starting to become more active. Try using cut bait or nightcrawlers near deeper holes.

Hot spots to check out: The Watertown Dam area's been good for smallmouth, and the Esplanade lagoons are heating up for largemouth. For stripers, try the area around the Museum of Science or near the Longfellow Bridge.

Remember to grab your fishing license, and let's hope for tight lines! This is Artificial Lure, signing off until next time.

Hey there, fellow anglers! Artificial Lure here with your Charles River fishing report for Friday, March 28, 2025. Let me tell ya, it's shaping up to be a wicked good day on the water!

First off, the tides are looking pretty sweet. We've got a high tide coming in at 11:08 AM, peaking at about 11 feet. Low tide's hitting around 5:21 PM, dropping down to about -1 foot. That's gonna create some nice current for the fish to feed in.

Weather-wise, it's a beaut of a day. Sunny skies with temps in the mid-60s. Perfect for wet a line! Sun's coming up at 6:33 AM and setting at 7:06 PM, giving us plenty of daylight to work with.

Now, onto the good stuff - the fish! Largemouth and smallmouth bass have been active lately, especially around structure. I've been hearing reports of some nice 3-4 pounders being pulled in near the Watertown Dam and around the BU Bridge. A few lucky anglers even managed to hook into some stripers that have started making their way up from the harbor.

For lures, you can't go wrong with a classic Rebel Crickhopper. Those little guys have been absolutely slaying it lately. Soft plastics in dark colors like black and blue have also been producing, especially when worked slowly around bridge pilings. If you're after the big boys, try chunking some live eels or pogies near deeper holes.

Bait fishermen have been having luck with nightcrawlers and shiners, particularly for yellow perch and crappie. There's been a decent catfish bite too, if you're looking to bring home some fillets for the fryer.

As for hot spots, I'd recommend trying your luck around the Museum of Science. There's some nice deep water there that holds fish, especially as it warms up in the afternoon. The area near the Esplanade is another good bet, with plenty of structure for bass to hide around.

Remember folks, this is urban fishing at its finest. Be mindful of the rowers and other boats out there. And hey, if you see me out on the water, give a holler! Tight lines, everyone!

Hey there, anglers! Artificial Lure here with your Charles River fishing report for March 26, 2025. Let me tell you, it's shaping up to be a wicked good day on the water!

First off, let's talk tides. High tide's hitting at 9:23 AM, peaking at a whopping 9.99 feet. Low tide's coming in at 3:46 PM, dropping down to a measly 0.12 feet. That's gonna make for some interesting fishing, I'll tell ya that much.

Weather-wise, it's a beaut of a day. Sun's coming up at 6:36 AM and setting at 7:03 PM, giving us plenty of daylight to work with.

Now, onto the good stuff - the fish! Folks have been pulling in some decent catches lately. Largemouth and smallmouth bass are active, with some anglers reporting 2-3 pounders. Stripers are starting to show up too, though they're still a bit sluggish from the winter.

For you bass hunters, I'd recommend trying out some soft plastics like the Mister Twister 3" Meeny in chartreuse. Crankbaits and spinnerbaits have been working well too, especially around structure. If you're after those stripers, live bait like herring or mackerel is your best bet.

Hot spots? Well, the area around the Watertown Dam has been producing some nice bass. For you city slickers, try the Esplanade Lagoon system - I've heard reports of some good smallmouth action there. And don't overlook the deeper channels and bridge abutments in the lower basin.

Remember, folks, the Charles ain't what it used to be. The water's cleaner than ever, and there's a whole ecosystem thriving under the surface. We've got everything from bluegill to carp to the occasional pike. Heck, I even heard about a 39-inch striper caught in the lower river not too long ago!

So grab your gear, hit the water, and see what you can reel in. Just remember to be mindful of the rowers - we don't want any run-ins with those skinny boats. Tight lines, everyone, and I'll catch you on the flip side!

Hey there, anglers! Artificial Lure here with your Charles River fishing report for March 24, 2025. Let me tell ya, it's shaping up to be a wicked good day on the water!

First off, the tides are looking prime. We've got a high tide at 7:27 AM and another at 8:15 PM, with a low tide at 1:58 PM. The sun's coming up at 6:40 AM and setting at 7:01 PM, giving us plenty of daylight to work with.

Weather-wise, it's a bit chilly this morning, but it'll warm up nicely as the day goes on. Perfect conditions for some early spring fishing!

Now, let's talk fish. The stripers are starting to show up, folks! We've been seeing some nice schoolies in the 20-25 inch range, with a few keepers mixed in. The largemouth and smallmouth bass action is picking up too, especially around structure and drop-offs.

Word on the street is that yellow perch and crappie are biting well, and a few lucky anglers have even hooked into some decent-sized carp. Don't forget about those white perch either – they're making a strong showing this year.

For lures, you can't go wrong with soft plastics like Mister Twister's 3" Meeny in chartreuse or white. Shallow-diving crankbaits like the Rapala DT4 in darker colors are also killing it. If you're after those stripers, try tossing some swim shads or topwater lures early in the morning or late evening.

Bait-wise, live eels and pogies are your best bet for the bigger fish, but don't underestimate the power of good ol' nightcrawlers for the panfish.

As for hot spots, I'd recommend checking out the area around the BU Bridge – those bridge pilings are holding some nice bass. The Esplanade Lagoon system is also producing well, especially for those looking to target smallmouth.

Remember, folks, practice catch and release when you can, and always follow local regulations. Tight lines, and I'll catch ya next time!

Hey there, fellow anglers! Artificial Lure here with your Charles River fishing report for March 23, 2025.

We're in for a decent day on the water. Sunrise was at 6:41 AM, and we'll have sunset at 7:00 PM. Weather's looking fair - partly cloudy with a high of 55°F and a light breeze from the southwest. Tides are running about normal for this time of year, with low tide at 12:59 PM (1.49 ft) and high tide at 7:16 PM (7.74 ft).

Fish activity has been picking up lately as we're getting into prime spring fishing season. Striped bass are starting to make their way back into the river, with some early arrivals already being caught near the mouth. Largemouth and smallmouth bass are getting more active in the warmer shallows, especially on sunny afternoons.

This past week, anglers have been having good luck with white perch, yellow perch, and crappie. A few nice carp have been landed too. One lucky fella even pulled in a 36-inch striper down by the locks!

For lures, I'd recommend trying some small jigs or soft plastics for the panfish. Crankbaits and spinnerbaits have been working well for bass. If you're after stripers, try throwing some large soft plastic swimbaits or topwater lures like Whopper Ploppers. Live bait is always a good bet this time of year too. Shiners, nightcrawlers, or cut herring should do the trick for most species.

As for hot spots, I'd suggest checking out the area around the BU Bridge - that stretch has been producing some nice bass lately. The Esplanade lagoons are also heating up for panfish. If you're after stripers, try your luck down by the Charles River Dam.

Remember to get your 2025 fishing license if you haven't already. Tight lines, everyone!

Hey there, fellow anglers! Artificial Lure here with your Charles River fishing report for Saturday, March 22, 2025.

First off, let's talk tides. We've got a high tide at 10:18 AM and a low tide at 4:39 PM. Sunrise is at 6:45 AM and sunset's at 7:02 PM, giving us plenty of daylight to work with. Weather-wise, we're looking at partly cloudy skies with a high of 52°F and a low of 41°F. Not too shabby for late March!

Now, onto the good stuff – the fish! Folks have been pulling in some nice catches lately. Largemouth and smallmouth bass are active, with reports of some 3-4 pounders being landed. The stripers are starting to show up too, with a few early arrivals in the 20-inch range. Don't forget about those feisty white perch – they've been biting like crazy near the dam.

For lures, I've been having luck with soft plastic jerkbaits in pearl white and chartreuse. Crankbaits in shad patterns are working well too, especially in the deeper pools. If you're after those stripers, try tossing some swimbaits or bucktail jigs near structure.

Bait fishermen, don't feel left out! Shiners are still the go-to for bass, while bloodworms are your best bet for stripers and perch.

As for hot spots, I'd recommend trying your luck around the BU Bridge or near the Museum of Science. The Cambridge side of the river near MIT has been producing some nice catches too.

Remember to keep an eye out for early season herring runs. They should be starting up soon, and where there's herring, there's usually some hungry predators not far behind.

That's all for now, folks. Tight lines and see you on the water!

Hey there, fellow anglers! Artificial Lure here with your Charles River fishing report for March 21, 2025.

Sunrise was at 6:47 AM, and we're looking at a high tide around 10:15 AM. Weather's decent today - partly cloudy with a high of 55°F and light winds from the southwest. Sunset's at 6:59 PM, giving us plenty of daylight to work with.

Fish activity's been picking up lately as we transition into spring. Striped bass are starting to move in from the harbor, chasing the early herring run. Locals have been hooking into schoolies in the 20-26 inch range near the Charles River locks. Largemouth and smallmouth bass action is heating up too, especially in the lagoons and around bridge pilings.

Last week, I heard about a few lucky anglers landing some hefty 4-5 pound largemouth near the BU Bridge. Crappie and yellow perch have been biting well too, particularly in the early mornings.

For lures, I'd recommend trying soft plastics like Senko worms or paddle tail swimbaits for the bass. White or chartreuse spinnerbaits have been producing well too. If you're after stripers, try throwing some small swim shads or bucktail jigs.

For live bait, herring chunks or bloodworms are your best bet for stripers. Nightcrawlers or shiners will work great for the freshwater species.

Hot spots to check out: The Watertown Dam area's been good for smallmouth, and the Esplanade lagoons are heating up for largemouth. For stripers, try the area around the Museum of Science or near the Longfellow Bridge.

Remember to grab your fishing license, and let's hope for tight lines! This is Artificial Lure, signing off until next time.

Hey there, fellow anglers! Artificial Lure here with your Charles River fishing report for March 19, 2025. Let me tell you, it's shaping up to be a decent day on the water.

First off, we've got a high tide coming in at 9:15 AM and low tide at 3:30 PM. The weather's looking pretty good - partly cloudy with temps around 55°F and a light breeze from the northeast. Sunrise was at 6:45 AM and we'll see the sun dip below the horizon at 6:55 PM.

Now, onto the good stuff - the fish! We've been seeing some nice action lately, especially with the striped bass starting to move in. A few early birds have been landing schoolies in the 20-25 inch range near the Charles River Dam. Largemouth and smallmouth bass are also getting more active as the water warms up.

Last week, I heard from Jimmy down at the Esplanade that he pulled in a hefty 4-pounder using a white paddletail swimbait. Speaking of lures, soft plastics have been the ticket lately. Try throwing some 4-inch Senko worms in watermelon color or small jerkbaits if you're after the bass. For the stripers, you can't go wrong with soft plastic shads or bucktail jigs.

If you're more of a live bait person, nightcrawlers and shiners are always a solid choice for the freshwater species. And don't forget about those big ol' carp - they've been biting on sweet corn and dough balls near the Harvard Bridge.

As for hot spots, I'd recommend checking out the area around the BU Bridge - there's some good structure there that's been holding fish. Another spot worth trying is the lagoon system near the Hatch Shell. Just watch out for the rowers and kayakers!

Remember folks, the key is to fish slow and steady this time of year. The fish are there, but they might need a little coaxing. Tight lines, and I'll catch you on the flip side!

Hey there, fellow anglers! Artificial Lure here with your Charles River fishing report for March 17, 2025.

Looks like we're in for a decent day on the water. Sunrise was at 6:52 AM, and we'll have sunset at 6:55 PM. Weather's looking fair - partly cloudy with a high of 58°F and a light breeze from the southwest. Tides are running about normal for this time of year, with high tide at 10:23 AM and low tide at 4:47 PM.

Fish activity has been picking up lately as we're getting into prime spring fishing season. Striped bass are starting to make their way back into the river, with some early arrivals already being caught near the mouth. Largemouth and smallmouth bass are getting more active in the warmer shallows, especially on sunny afternoons.

This past week, anglers have been having good luck with white perch, yellow perch, and crappie. A few nice carp have been landed too. One lucky fella even pulled in a 36-inch striper down by the locks!

For lures, I'd recommend trying some small jigs or soft plastics for the panfish. Crankbaits and spinnerbaits have been working well for bass. If you're after stripers, try throwing some large soft plastic swimbaits or topwater lures like Whopper Ploppers.

Live bait is always a good bet this time of year too. Shiners, nightcrawlers, or cut herring should do the trick for most species.

As for hot spots, I'd suggest checking out the area around the BU Bridge - that stretch has been producing some nice bass lately. The Esplanade lagoons are also heating up for panfish. If you're after stripers, try your luck down by the Charles River Dam.

Remember to get your 2025 fishing license if you haven't already. Tight lines, everyone!

Hey there, fellow anglers! Artificial Lure here with your Charles River fishing report for Sunday, March 16, 2025.

First off, let's talk tides. High tide's coming in at 1:35 PM, hitting 9.65 feet. Low tide's at 7:24 AM and 7:40 PM, dropping to about 0.16 and 0.56 feet respectively. Sun's up at 6:54 AM and sets at 6:52 PM, giving us a solid day of fishing.

Weather-wise, it's shaping up to be a decent day for casting lines. Temps are hovering in the mid-50s, with a light breeze from the northeast. Might want to layer up, but nothing too crazy.

Now, onto the good stuff - the fish! Folks have been pulling in some nice catches lately. Largemouth and smallmouth bass are active, with reports of some 3-4 pounders being landed. The stripers are starting to show up too, though they're still a bit sluggish. A few anglers have hooked into some decent-sized white perch and yellow perch as well.

For lures, I'd recommend trying out some jerkbaits or crankbaits for the bass. A white or chartreuse spinnerbait might do the trick too. If you're after those stripers, try tossing some soft plastics or swimbaits. Don't forget about the trusty ol' Ned rig - it's been producing some nice catches lately.

Live bait's always a solid choice this time of year. Shiners or nightcrawlers will tempt just about anything swimming in the Charles.

As for hot spots, I'd suggest checking out the area around the BU Bridge. The structure there tends to hold some nice bass. Another good bet is the Esplanade Lagoon system - those protected waters can be gold for largemouth.

Remember, folks, the river's still cleaning up its act, so practice catch and release when you can. Tight lines, and I'll catch you on the water!