# Charles River Fishing Report – Thursday, November 27, 2025

Hey folks, this is Artificial Lure bringing you today's Charles River and Boston Harbor fishing report for Thanksgiving morning.

**Tidal Conditions**

We've got strong tides running through here this morning. High tide hits around 10:57 AM at roughly 3.55 feet, with the next low tide coming in at 4:43 PM around 1.10 feet. The Charles is in prime condition right now with good water movement pushing baitfish and predators into active feeding zones.

**Current Fish Activity**

Late fall bite is firing up on the Charles. We're seeing solid schoolie stripers cruising the channels, plus perch activity has been steady. The strong tidal push this morning is moving plenty of baitfish, which means the stripers are aggressive and feeding hard.

**What's Working**

For lures, stick with small silver spoons and white tube jigs in the 2-4 inch range—they're mimicking the herring and silversides the fish are chasing. Live bait-wise, you can't beat live shiners or mackerel if you can get them. Fresh herring chunks also work exceptionally well this time of year.

**Hot Spots**

Head to the estuaries near the Harvard Bridge where the Charles widens—that's where the schools are holding. The channel bends near the Longfellow Bridge also concentrate stripers, especially on this incoming tide.

**Bottom Line**

Get out there early, work the tidal current, and capitalize on this strong water movement. The fish are feeding.

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Good morning, folks. This is Artificial Lure, and I’m here to give you the lowdown on fishing the Charles River and Boston Harbor today, November 26, 2025. The tide’s running strong this morning, with the first high tide at 2:16am and the next one coming in at 2:17pm. The low tide was at 8:07am, so if you’re heading out, plan your trip around those times for the best action. The water’s moving, and that’s when the fish get active.

Weather-wise, it’s a crisp day with temperatures hovering around 51°F, and the forecast calls for a high of 52°F and a low of 49°F. The sun’s up at 6:21am and will set at 4:33pm, giving us about 10 hours of daylight. The water temperature is steady at 54°F, which is perfect for late fall fishing. The Charles River’s streamflow is low, sitting at about 16% of normal, so the water’s clear and the fish are holding tight to structure.

Now, let’s talk fish. The Charles River’s been a bit slow lately, but there’s still some action. Anglers have been picking up a few smallmouth bass and the occasional crappie, especially in the deeper pools and near the mouth where the river meets the harbor. The river’s low, so focus on the deeper holes and any submerged logs or rocks. The best spots are around the Charles River Dam and the area near the Museum of Science. Those spots have been producing some decent bass, and if you’re lucky, you might hook into a crappie or two.

For lures, I’d recommend sticking with soft plastics like tubes and grubs in natural colors—brown, green, and white. A small jighead works great for bass, and a tiny jig with a minnow trailer is perfect for crappie. If you’re fishing near the harbor, try a small spinnerbait or a crankbait in a shad pattern. For bait, live minnows and nightcrawlers are always a solid choice, especially for crappie and bass.

The tide’s your friend today, so get out there when the water’s moving. The best fishing times are around the high and low tides, so plan your trip for late morning or early afternoon. And don’t forget to check the weather and tide charts before you head out.

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This is Artificial Lure, bringing you the Charles River, Boston fishing report for Tuesday, November 25th, 2025. The sun rose this morning at 6:53 a.m. and you can expect sunset to be around 4:14 p.m., so if you’re heading out after work, be mindful that daylight’s short this time of year.

Let’s check in on the **tides** first. According to NOAA Tide Predictions, high tide rolled in at 2:16 a.m. with a level of 8.37 feet, and low tide will dip at 8:07 a.m. down to about 2 feet. The next high tide after that is around 2:30 p.m., so the outgoing current during late morning into early afternoon has been moving water and bait around — prime for targeting active fish. Early dawn and dusk both overlap with moving water today, so those are solid windows to get lines wet.

**Weather** for Boston today is chilly, as expected for late November. The mercury’s been hovering around 45 to 49°F this morning, partly cloudy with a slight breeze out of the northwest — a classic late fall day. Bundle up, especially if you plan to fish from the banks or bridges.

On to the **bite**. According to recent daily reports from Boston Charles River Fishing Report Today, we’re in that late-season action where the river’s cooled and fish are concentrating in deeper holes, slack water, and around structures like bridges, docks, and the old dam remnants. Anglers have been picking up **largemouth bass**, the occasional **smallmouth**, and a late push of **yellow perch**, plus a handful of **crappie**. There’s even been a few lucky enough to hook into a **decent northern pike** closer to the Watertown end.

Recent catches have included:
- Largemouth in the 1-3 lb range, responding to slow-rolled soft plastic swimbaits and downsized jigs
- Yellow perch forming aggressive pods, especially off gravel drop-offs, eager for small spinners and live crawlers
- A few holdover stripers reported down by the Museum of Science, though most have already dropped out with the colder flows

If you’re looking to maximize your chances, here’s your **best lure and bait bets**:
- For bass, fish a **smokey tube jig** or **dark green pumpkin worm** slow and deep. The colder water means slow presentations win the day.
- For perch and crappie, try a **chartreuse or white curly tail grub** on a 1/16 oz jig head, or small live minnows if you’ve got ‘em.
- For pike, big flashy spoons or a soft swimbait worked around slack eddies near overhanging branches has been drawing hits.

A few **hot spots**:
1. The Esplanade docks and the area near the Longfellow Bridge are pulling consistent perch and decent bass — easy access from the running paths.
2. Up in Watertown, right off the Greenough Boulevard bends, deeper backwaters and woody debris are holding perch, crappie, and the big predator fish.

The **bite** tends to get better during today's major fishing times between 2:45 to 4:45 a.m. and again about 2:45 to 4:45 p.m., correlating with lunar activity and moving tides (courtesy of Tides4Fishing).

Over the past week, action slowed a bit on the classic topwater, but anglers have been finding luck working slow and subtle baits — patience is key. According to the latest podcasts and local tackle shops, the fish are healthy and fattening up for winter, so there’s good potential for quality catches.

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Good morning, Boston anglers, this is Artificial Lure with your fresh Charles River fishing report for Monday, November 24, 2025.

Conditions today are chilly and crisp, classic late November in New England. We’re starting out with temps around 41°F, and the high won't go much above 42 before dipping back to freezing tonight. Winds are generally out of the northwest at 7–10 mph, so keep bundled, especially near open water. Overcast skies will persist today, dimming the morning sun, which rose at 6:45 AM, and sunset’s coming early at 4:18 PM. It’s a short window for that best daylight bite.

Turning to the water, river levels are running **low**—recent readings put Charles River flow at 60 cubic feet per second, just 16% of our seasonal norm, so expect shallower stretches and some exposed banks. Drought’s still pressing, making stealth and finesse your best tactics.

For tides, Boston Harbor is seeing a **high tide at 1:32 AM (8.47 ft)** followed by a **low tide at 7:23 AM (1.85 ft)**, then a **second high tide at 1:53 PM (9.67 ft)** and a **final low tide at 8:16 PM (0.73 ft)**. If you’re working the mouth or spots like Magazine Beach or the Esplanade, fish the incoming morning tide for peak action, and again late afternoon before dark when water covers the structure and brings baitfish in closer.

Fish activity is decent for late fall. Fewer baitfish mean predator fish are hungry. There’s been a trickle of decent catches along the Watertown stretch: mostly **schoolie striped bass**—smaller ones, but some keepers mixed in—and good reports of **yellow perch, pumpkinseed, and feisty chain pickerel** in the slower sections. A couple of locals landed **carp up to 15 pounds** below the BU Bridge using corn and dough bait just yesterday. Reports also mention **big white catfish** moving up near Longfellow during the dusk bite.

Best lures today: For bass, toss **small paddle-tail swimbaits** in shad or white, or go with *chartreuse jigheads* tipped with soft plastics. If you’re targeting perch or panfish, a live minnow under a float or a chartreuse or red micro-jig will get hits. Pickerel are hitting flashy spinnerbaits and mid-size jerkbaits imitating golden shiner. Catfish and carp anglers—keep it simple with dough, cut bait, or sweet corn.

The **hot spots** right now:
- **Magazine Beach docks**—schoolie stripers chasing bait on the outgoing tide.
- The **mouth of Storrow Lagoon**—solid perch and crappie bite right at sunrise, especially under the fallen logs.
- **Below the Eliot Bridge**—carp and cats, especially around dusk.

Just keep in mind, river clarity is high and flows are down—light tackle, light line, and soft presentations win the day.

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This is Artificial Lure with your Charles River and Boston fishing report for Friday, November 21, 2025.

It’s a crisp start out here: local forecasts are calling for morning temps in the low 40s, pushing toward 50 by midday. Winds are light, mostly westerly, and the sky’s a toss-up between cloud and sun—pretty decent conditions for a late November bite. Sunrise was 6:41 a.m. and sunset will be 4:18 p.m., so you’ve got limited daylight, especially for the best action around dawn and dusk. Tidal movement this morning is steady: low tide rolled through around 5:22 a.m., with the high set for about 11:32 a.m. at just over 10 feet, according to tide-forecast.com and the NOAA Charlestown chart. If you like to fish that rising water, late morning through midday is your prime window today.

The Charles itself is getting quiet but not done yet. According to On The Water Magazine, freshwater bite has been hot for largemouth and some “impressive Larrys,” especially in slow flows and the deeper eddies close to dam and structure areas. Bass are still hitting—though you’ll need to slow it down. Try a suspending jerkbait, soft plastics like a darker Senko, or downsized jigs. Shiners are the best live bait right now; Jerry’s Bait and Tackle in Milford reports folks loading up, with decent results on both bass and panfish.

Reports from the mouth of the Charles, right through to the Tobin and Alford Street bridges, are the last stand for migratory striped bass. It’s late—many fish are southbound, but some stragglers are still blitzing on remaining silversides and herring fry, especially early and right before dusk. If you’re chasing that swan song striper, sling a small soft plastic paddle tail (think white or pink), downsized metal spoons, or a topwater plug if you see birds working at first light. Otherwise, mackerel are still setting up in the harbor, with some smelt and whiting around Hull, Hingham, and the Quincy piers. The Summer Street Bridge is a known producer for whiting and the occasional push of smelt—sabiki rigs tipped with a pinch of worm or a sliver of squid get the job done.

For trout action, Jamaica Pond and nearby Long Pond are giving up rainbows to folks working Power Bait, salmon eggs, or small bright spoons. It’s a good time to work those stocked waters before freeze-up, especially if you want a quick limit close to town.

Top spots to fish today:
- Mouth of the Charles River and up to the Museum of Science dam: Target bass and the last stripers around surface-breaking bait, especially on an incoming tide.
- Summer Street Bridge: Great for whiting, smelt, mackerel—bring a sabiki and light spinning gear.
- Jamaica Pond: Stocked trout are biting on Power Bait and little gold spoons, great for families or quick trips.

If you’re heading out: layer up, fish slow, and focus on the deeper stretches—fish are holding tight as water temps cool. For bait, live shiners or nightcrawlers are your ticket for bass and panfish, while mackerel and smelt go for sabiki rigs tipped with worm. For lures, downsized jerkbaits, dark jig/grub combos, and subtle topwaters are producing; in salt, small metal spoons and bucktail jigs are the go-to.

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Good morning folks, Artificial Lure here with your Charles River fishing report for Thursday, November 20th, 2025.

Let's start with the conditions. Sunrise hit at 6:47 this morning, and we're looking at sunset coming in around 4:32 PM—just under ten hours of daylight to work with. The tides are cooperating nicely: we've got a low at 4:44 AM at 1.34 feet, then a high tide rolling in at 10:55 AM at 10.13 feet. That mid-morning push should get things moving.

Weather-wise, we're in classic late-fall Boston territory—overcast, damp, and cool. The rain's been steady, which honestly keeps the water temps perfect for what we're chasing this time of year.

Now, here's the fish activity. The Charles River estuary has been producing solid numbers of striped bass in the 20 to 28-inch range, with the occasional keeper pushing toward 30 inches. Most action's been happening around slack tide at dawn and dusk. Sea-run cutthroat and bullhead numbers are up here too, so if you're targeting those, light-action setups are the way to go. There's also been some scattered reports of late-season coho working through, though they're mixed in with the resident species.

For baits and lures, live shiners and nightcrawlers are solid producers right now—work them in the deeper channels. If you're throwing, small spoons with silver and blue patterns have been sealing the deal, especially in rapid tidal pockets. For the bass, bucktails tipped with pork rind cast through the current during those tidal transitions are your best bet.

Hot spots worth hitting today: Focus on the deeper channels near the Dam—structure and current breaks always hold fish. The mouth where the Charles enters Boston Harbor has been producing well on the incoming tide, especially around 9 AM to noon when that push really gets going.

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Artificial Lure here with your Wednesday, November 19th fishing report for the Charles River and Boston waterfront. We’ve got classic mid-November chill and low sun today—sunrise hit at 6:38 this morning, sunset will be at 4:19, so keep an eye on those daylight windows if you want to maximize your time.

Weather’s typical for late fall: temps right now around 38°F, might climb just shy of 49°F mid-afternoon according to US Harbors. Skies are mostly cloudy but expect the wind to lay steady out of the northwest, gusts up to 10 mph. Layer up, especially if you’re sticking it out for dusk.

For today’s tides, the Charlestown Charles River entrance will see a high at about 3:04 PM and a low about 9:02 PM, which keeps the current on a gentle ebb most of the morning before pushing back up mid- to late afternoon. Fish are more active on these transitions, so if you’re fishing close to the mouth, plan for those windows. Water clarity is decent with the recent dry stretch—good for both bait and artificials.

Now, onto the fish: Target species around the Charles this week are mostly holdover striped bass, big yellow and white perch, and the usual late-season carp hunters doing their thing upstream. Largemouth bass are sluggish but still kick off just after sun-up, especially in the warmer pockets near outflows by the Museum of Science and up by Magazine Beach. Boston Harbor is mostly quiet except for scattered schoolie striper reports—most folks are seeing limited mackerel but the perch bite has been steady in current breaks.

Recent catches: Most anglers this week report fair numbers of schoolie stripers below the Longfellow Bridge, with fish averaging 18–22”. A few bigger perch—some pushing 14” up by the BU Bridge—are hitting at sunrise on small jigs and live minnows. A handful of folks drifting shiners are still picking off some sluggish bass; no monsters recently, but action is there if you’re patient. Upstream, carp are moving slow, but chunk baits presented deep are drawing attention in the late afternoon.

Best lures: For stripers and perch, keep it simple. Small white paddletails and silver blade spinners are pulling double duty—work them just off the bottom on the outgoing tide. Bass are falling for slow-rolled jerkbaits in shad or yellow perch pattern, but you’ve got to let them pause. If you’re targeting perch, nothing beats a chartreuse hair jig or a tiny gold Kastmaster. For carp or cats, the old standbys—dough balls or sweet corn—are the ticket.

Best baits: Live shiners for bass and perch, especially if you can drift them near drop-offs at Magazine Beach or just below the Watertown Dam. For stripers, chunk mackerel or bloodworms if you can get them. Carp folks, stick with sweet corn or bread.

Hot spots today:
- Magazine Beach boat launch: Good mixed bag action, best just after sunrise.
- Charles River Locks/Lower Basin: Outgoing tide draws fish from the Harbor, decent shot at schoolies and perch, especially near structure.
- BU Bridge to Western Ave: Great zone for perch and the odd feisty bass, especially if you’re tossing small jigs.

The pattern is late-fall classic—short bite windows, steady if you downsize, and always better just after first light or right before sunset. Adjust drop speed, keep presentations slow, and don’t be afraid to switch up colors if you hit a lull.

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Artificial Lure here with your Charles River Boston fishing report for Tuesday, November 18th, 2025.

We kicked off this morning with sunrise at 6:39 a.m., and you can fish right up to sunset at 4:23 p.m., so make use of the short November window. The weather's classic late fall—mid 30s at dawn, breezy out of the northwest, clearing up through the day. Layer up, bring your gloves, and expect that crisp New England bite in the air.

Tidal action on the Charles doesn’t hit like the coast, but Boston Harbor and mouth areas feel some push. Around Boston today, NOAA lists low tide at 3:23 p.m. and the next high rolling in at 9:35 p.m. Working the outgoing tide near the dam or estuary can pull in those active fish, especially if you’re chasing anything staging up for winter feed.

Fish activity’s been in late-fall transition mode. According to recent social buzz and local tackle shop chatter, folks are still finding **largemouth bass** hugging the deeper channel edges where warmed water lingers and baitfish like golden shiners and perch are bunched up. Smaller **smallmouth bass** have shown here and there, mostly closer to the Watertown stretch and above the Elliot Bridge, especially where rocky structure drops off. Pickerel bites have been a fun surprise near magazine beach, and don't sleep on those panfish schools that stack up tight as the temps slide—bluegill and yellow perch are in play.

Local catch reports from the past weekend mention largemouth up to nearly 4 pounds pulled mid-morning near Herter Park on soft plastics—Z-Man TRD or Senko-style stickbaits in green pumpkin or watermelon red—but you’ll want to slow your retrieve way down. Lively action was reported on jerkbaits around the bridges, with a few crappie and even a wandering holdover striper turned up by the dam after dark.

As for best lures and bait, tradition’s king this time of year:
- Soft plastic stickbaits or craws on a Ned rig, fished slow and deep.
- Small blade baits and silver or gold spoons, especially where the sun can flash them up in clear water.
- Live shiners and fathead minnows, especially under a slip bobber right up against drop-offs or retaining walls.
- Natural colors—think shad, perch, or green pumpkin—mimic the current forage.

Some hot spots this week include:
- The shady eddies and sharp channel swings right near the BU Bridge—good for deeper bass and mixed panfish.
- The bays and weed edges by Magazine Beach—pickerel and crappie are ambushing along the breaks.
- The lower locks by the Museum of Science, especially on the evening outgoing tide.

And hey, only in Boston: wildlife officials just rescued a small alligator from the river, so you might see some unusual “bycatch” on social feeds, but nothing to worry the regulars—just part of the local flavor, as reported by the AP this week.

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# Artificial Lure's Charles River Fishing Report - November 17th

Alright folks, Artificial Lure here with your Monday morning Charles River fishing report. Let's dive right into what's happening on the water today.

**Tidal Conditions**

We're looking at a high tide this morning at 9:06 AM with a height of 9.48 feet, with a low tide coming in at 2:49 AM. The tide's been rising since the early morning hours, so if you're heading out now around 8:37 AM, you're catching that sweet spot where the water's actively moving. That current is going to help push baitfish around and get the stripers and largemouths active.

**Weather & Visibility**

Current conditions show us 68 degrees with partly cloudy skies and just 4 mph winds. That's excellent. Low humidity at 76 percent and water temperature sitting at a crisp 62 degrees. Sunrise hit at 5:46 AM this morning, and we've got sunlight until 7:53 PM tonight, so you've got a solid 14 hours of fishing ahead of you. The calm winds mean you'll have great visibility to spot structure and feeding activity.

**Fish Activity**

The fishing times are showing us major activity windows from 7:08 AM to 9:08 AM—that's happening right now with the opposing lunar transit. We've got another solid window tonight from 7:22 PM to 9:22 PM when the lunar transit kicks in.

**What to Fish & Best Tactics**

For the Charles River right now, you'll want to focus on striped bass and largemouth bass. Use medium-sized swimbaits in natural colors—whites, silvers, and greens work best in these conditions. Live shiners are your go-to bait if you can get them. Soft plastics like 4-inch shads rigged on 1/8 to 1/4 ounce jigs will work beautifully in that rising tide.

**Hot Spots**

Head to the areas near the dam itself where the current concentration brings baitfish through. The deeper pools just downstream of structure always hold feeding fish when the tide's moving like this.

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Artificial Lure here, bringing you your Charles River fishing report for Sunday, November 16, 2025. We’re kicking things off under chilly but classic Boston autumn conditions — the sunrise crested over the city at 6:21 AM this morning and sunset hits at 4:33 PM. It’s cold out here with temps hovering between 42°F and 51°F, and the water’s sitting at a brisk 54°F. We’ve got just 10% cloud cover, so it’s mostly clear, but be ready for gusty winds pushing up to 37 mph today — those will definitely ripple the surface and test your casting accuracy. Humidity is at 67%, and with these wind conditions, you’ll want to keep those lines tight and an eye on your rod tip.

Tidal action is decent for river anglers today. According to TidesChart.com, the next high tide in Boston rolls in at 10:13 AM and crests at nearly 12 feet, with the outgoing ebb peaking low around 4:38 PM. These tide swings flush bait and get the fish prowling, especially right after high tide in the post-dawn bite. Per the lunar forecast, prime fishing times are between 2:45–4:45 AM and again from 2:45–4:45 PM, timed right with a strong lunar influence and moving water to trigger strikes.

As for the fish, the Charles River’s late fall bite is in classic form. Stripers have largely moved out for the season, but some reports from the upriver stretches — around the Museum of Science dam and farther out toward Watertown — indicate a few migrating schoolies were still caught this week, with most averaging 18–22 inches. Local reports from Bostonians fishing the Esplanade docks mentioned a healthy schoolie landed Friday evening, and there’s still the chance for a surprise late-fall striper if you work structure with patience.

Smallmouth and largemouth bass are the main players now, and they’re gearing up for the winter slowdown. Late fall is all about subtlety: craw-patterned Ned rigs, dark-green or pumpkin soft plastics, and slow-rolled spinnerbaits have coaxed bucketmouths and bronzebacks from eddies and submerged boulders, especially during the pre-sunset window. Crappie and yellow perch are feeding actively in the shallower bays by Community Boating and near the BU Bridge — small jigs tipped with chartreuse grubs or live minnows have yielded good results this past week, with perch pushing 9–11 inches and the odd slab crappie pushing a pound.

Carp remain an under-the-radar Charles River specialty, and the best action has been at Magazine Beach and the mudflats below the Western Ave bridge. A handful of dedicated carpers reported fish in the low teens taken on sweetcorn hair rigged, while dough balls and bread are excellent backup baits for afternoon sits.

Best lures for today are small black or purple soft plastics — think 3" Senkos or curly-tail grubs — paired with light fluorocarbon leaders to counter the extra clear water this time of year. If targeting bass, try Texas-rigged creature baits or a Ned rig tight to cover. For panfish and crappie, downsize to 1/16-oz jigheads and don't be afraid to vertical jig near docks. If you're feeling ambitious, a gold-bladed spinner will call up a reaction strike on the windblown banks, especially along the Cambridge side.

For hot spots, the Mass Ave Bridge pilings always hold fish in the fall, especially on the downstream side — cast tight to structure and let your bait drift naturally with the tide. The shallows around the Esplanade docks are another staple zone for panfish, and bass will shadow bait there late afternoon. And don’t overlook the downstream end near the Museum of Science — deeper channel swings congregate perch and the odd late-season bass in these colder snaps.

One quirky local report: a small alligator was found in the Charles just last Thursday — rescued and removed, but sure made for wild storytelling at the boat ramp and reminded everyone to keep your eyes peeled in the cattails, not just for big fish!

That wraps the action for November 16th. Bundle up, mind the wind, and work those presentations slow and low. Thanks for tuning in to today’s Charles River fishing report — don’t forget to subscribe for more local fishing updates.

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