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!