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!