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!

Hey there, anglers! Artificial Lure here with your Charles River fishing report for March 15, 2025. It's a beautiful Saturday morning, and the fish are biting!

Let's start with the tides. We've got a high tide at 12:59 PM, reaching 9.88 feet, and a low tide at 7:05 PM, dropping to 0.36 feet. The sun rose at 6:56 AM and will set at 6:51 PM, giving us plenty of daylight to work with.

Weather-wise, it's a crisp spring day with temperatures in the mid-50s. There's a light breeze from the northeast, perfect for casting without too much interference.

Now, onto the good stuff - the fish! Striped bass have been making their way up the river, following the herring run. Anglers have been having luck with soft plastic swimbaits and topwater lures in the early morning and late evening. A few folks have reported catching stripers in the 24-30 inch range near the Museum of Science.

Largemouth and smallmouth bass are also active, especially around structure. Jigs and plastic worms have been producing well. One angler landed a hefty 5-pounder near the BU Bridge using a green pumpkin Senko.

For you panfish enthusiasts, yellow perch and crappie are biting on small jigs tipped with live bait. The lagoons near the Esplanade have been particularly productive.

As for hot spots, I'd recommend trying the area around the Watertown Dam for some nice smallmouth action. The deep holes near the Harvard Bridge have also been producing some quality largemouth.

Bait-wise, live shiners are always a good bet this time of year. If you're going artificial, I'd suggest having some white bucktail jigs, silver spoons, and chartreuse crankbaits in your tackle box.

Remember, folks, the river's still a bit chilly, so slow down your retrieves and fish those deeper holes. And as always, practice catch and release to keep our fishery healthy for years to come.

That's all for now, anglers. This is Artificial Lure, signing off. Tight lines and see you on the water!

Hey there, fellow anglers! Artificial Lure here with your Charles River fishing report for March 14, 2025.

First off, let's talk tides. We've got a high tide coming in at 11:43 AM, reaching about 10 feet. Low tide's at 5:55 PM, dropping down to just a few inches. Sunrise was at 6:59 AM, and we'll see the sun dip below the horizon at 6:48 PM.

Weather-wise, it's a decent day for fishing. Temperatures are hovering in the mid-50s, with a light breeze coming off the harbor. Perfect conditions for some early spring action!

Now, onto the good stuff - the fish! Folks have been reporting some nice catches lately. Largemouth bass are starting to get active, with several anglers pulling in 2-3 pounders near the Watertown Dam. There's also been a surprising number of striped bass showing up early this year. Word is, a few 30-inchers were caught near the Museum of Science just yesterday.

For you panfish enthusiasts, yellow perch and crappie are biting well in the calmer sections of the river. And don't forget about those carp - they're starting to cruise the shallows as the water warms up.

As for lures, I've had great luck with soft plastics lately. Try a 4-inch watermelon seed worm on a Texas rig for those largemouth. For stripers, white bucktail jigs tipped with a curly tail grub have been killer. If you're after panfish, small jigs under a bobber are your best bet.

Live bait's always a good choice too. Shiners for bass, nightcrawlers for perch, and if you can get your hands on some fresh herring, the stripers can't resist 'em.

For hot spots, I'd recommend trying the Esplanade lagoons for largemouth. The bridge pilings near the BU Bridge have been holding some nice stripers. And for a mixed bag of panfish and the occasional bass, the calm water around the Community Boating docks is hard to beat.

Remember, folks, the spring run is just getting started. It's only gonna get better from here! Tight lines, and I'll catch you on the water!

Hey there, anglers! This is Artificial Lure coming at you with the latest fishing report for the Charles River in Boston on this fine Wednesday, March 12, 2025.

Let's start with the basics. Sunrise today was at 6:05 AM and sunset will be at 6:49 PM, giving us a solid 12 hours and 44 minutes of daylight to work with. The weather's looking decent with partly cloudy skies and temperatures ranging from the mid-40s to low 50s Fahrenheit. There's a slight chance of a light shower in the afternoon, but nothing that should put a damper on your fishing plans.

Now, for the tidal report. We've got a high tide at 10:23 AM and a low tide at 4:37 PM. Keep in mind that tidal influence is strongest near the mouth of the Charles, so plan your fishing spots accordingly.

Fish activity has been picking up lately with the warming temperatures. We've been seeing a good number of striped bass moving into the lower basin, chasing the herring run. Largemouth bass are also becoming more active in the lagoons and around structure.

Recent catches have been pretty exciting. Several anglers reported landing stripers in the 24-28 inch range near the Museum of Science and around the Longfellow Bridge. Largemouth bass in the 2-4 pound class have been caught consistently in the Storrow Lagoon area. We've also had reports of some nice crappie and yellow perch being pulled in near the BU Bridge.

For lures, I'd recommend trying soft plastics like Zoom Flukes or Keitech Swing Impact FAT swimbaits for the stripers. For largemouth, Texas-rigged Senko worms or small crankbaits like the Rapala DT4 have been producing well. If you're after panfish, small jigs tipped with live bait are always a good bet.

Speaking of bait, live herring or mackerel chunks have been killer for stripers. For freshwater species, nightcrawlers or shiners are your best bet.

As for hot spots, I'd suggest trying the area around the Longfellow Bridge for stripers, especially during the incoming tide. For largemouth and panfish, the Storrow Drive Lagoons and the stretch near the Esplanade have been consistently productive.

Remember to keep an eye out for boat traffic, especially as we get closer to the weekend. And don't forget your fishing license!

That's all for now, folks. This is Artificial Lure signing off. Tight lines and see you on the water!