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!