Boston Charles River Fishing Report Today

Tides, Weather, and Hot Spots for Fishing the Charles River in Boston


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For those looking to cast a line in the Charles River in Boston today, here’s what you need to know:

### Tidal and Weather Conditions
As of September 29, 2024, the tide is expected to be high at around 9:30 AM and low at 3:30 PM. The weather forecast indicates a partly cloudy day with a high of 68°F and a gentle breeze out of the northwest.

### Sunrise and Sunset
Sunrise is at 6:27 AM, and sunset will be at 6:23 PM, giving you ample daylight to enjoy your fishing trip.

### Fish Activity
Yesterday saw a decent amount of fish activity, particularly for striped bass and bluefish. Anglers reported catching stripers in the 18-25 inch range, with some larger ones spotted but not landed. Bluefish were also active, especially around the bridge and pier pilings.

### Best Lures and Bait
For striped bass, using eels, shiners, and soft plastics like tube-and-worm rigs have been highly effective. Captain Dave Panorello, a local expert, recommends checking out pogy schools near the "blue building" by the reserve channel and Crystal Cove, as these areas often attract stripers. For bluefish, resin jigs that sink quickly into the strike zone, such as Joe Baggs jigs, have been doing well.

### Hot Spots
One of the best spots to try your luck is near the Pope John II Park, where you can launch a kayak and work the edge of the eel grass with swimming pugs or your favorite soft plastics. Another hot spot is the area between the Little Mystic River and the Chelsea Creek, out through the Amelia Earhart Dam, where anglers have been catching sea perch and stripers.

### Additional Tips
Given the recent rough seas, many anglers have sought calmer waters inside the Tobin Bridge. This area has provided a respite and some good fishing opportunities. As the seas settle, expect more ferocious feeds of bass and bluefish along the area beaches.

So, grab your gear, check the tide, and head out to the Charles River for what promises to be a good day of fishing.

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Boston Charles River Fishing Report TodayBy Inception Point Ai