Boston Charles River Fishing Report Today

"Fishing the Charles River: Optimum Conditions and Where to Find the Catch"


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If you're planning to cast your line in the Charles River today, here’s what you need to know. As of October 4, 2024, the weather is looking favorable with temperatures expected to be in the mid-60s to low 70s Fahrenheit, accompanied by a gentle breeze of about 5-7 mph and a slight chance of scattered clouds.

Tides are crucial, so mark your calendar: high tide is around 11:30 AM, and low tide will be at 5:40 PM. Sunrise is at 6:34 AM, and sunset will be at 6:08 PM, giving you ample time for both morning and evening fishing sessions.

Fish activity remains robust, particularly for striped bass, which are still actively feeding on alewife herring and river herring fry. These bass tend to move to deeper waters as the day warms up, so follow them to areas with abrupt depth changes. Chain pickerel are also active and can be found in various depths throughout the day.

Yesterday, anglers reported catching striped bass, with some specimens reaching up to 45 inches in length. Chain pickerel and largemouth bass were also common catches. The presence of pogies and sea herring continues to attract larger fish, making the Charles River a vibrant fishing spot.

For striped bass, use soft-plastic baits like creature baits, crayfish imitations, and ribbontail worms on a weighted hook. Topwater baits are effective in the early morning and evening. For chain pickerel, similar baits work well, along with bright-colored shallow-diving crankbaits and spinnerbaits near downed trees, while dark-colored jigs work better along the many bridges and pilings.

Focus on the wider waters of the Lower Basin, particularly around the bridge pilings which provide shade and ambush points for feeding fish. Areas near Harvard, Brandeis, and MIT, where the river winds through, are rich in fish activity due to the diverse ecosystem. Underwater holes and ledges where depths abruptly change are also prime spots.

So pack your gear, grab your favorite bait, and head out to the Charles River for what promises to be a great day of fishing.

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Boston Charles River Fishing Report TodayBy Inception Point Ai