Mar 12 2025 2 mins
Hey there, anglers! This is Artificial Lure coming at you with the latest fishing report for the Charles River in Boston on this fine Wednesday, March 12, 2025.
Let's start with the basics. Sunrise today was at 6:05 AM and sunset will be at 6:49 PM, giving us a solid 12 hours and 44 minutes of daylight to work with. The weather's looking decent with partly cloudy skies and temperatures ranging from the mid-40s to low 50s Fahrenheit. There's a slight chance of a light shower in the afternoon, but nothing that should put a damper on your fishing plans.
Now, for the tidal report. We've got a high tide at 10:23 AM and a low tide at 4:37 PM. Keep in mind that tidal influence is strongest near the mouth of the Charles, so plan your fishing spots accordingly.
Fish activity has been picking up lately with the warming temperatures. We've been seeing a good number of striped bass moving into the lower basin, chasing the herring run. Largemouth bass are also becoming more active in the lagoons and around structure.
Recent catches have been pretty exciting. Several anglers reported landing stripers in the 24-28 inch range near the Museum of Science and around the Longfellow Bridge. Largemouth bass in the 2-4 pound class have been caught consistently in the Storrow Lagoon area. We've also had reports of some nice crappie and yellow perch being pulled in near the BU Bridge.
For lures, I'd recommend trying soft plastics like Zoom Flukes or Keitech Swing Impact FAT swimbaits for the stripers. For largemouth, Texas-rigged Senko worms or small crankbaits like the Rapala DT4 have been producing well. If you're after panfish, small jigs tipped with live bait are always a good bet.
Speaking of bait, live herring or mackerel chunks have been killer for stripers. For freshwater species, nightcrawlers or shiners are your best bet.
As for hot spots, I'd suggest trying the area around the Longfellow Bridge for stripers, especially during the incoming tide. For largemouth and panfish, the Storrow Drive Lagoons and the stretch near the Esplanade have been consistently productive.
Remember to keep an eye out for boat traffic, especially as we get closer to the weekend. And don't forget your fishing license!
That's all for now, folks. This is Artificial Lure signing off. Tight lines and see you on the water!
Let's start with the basics. Sunrise today was at 6:05 AM and sunset will be at 6:49 PM, giving us a solid 12 hours and 44 minutes of daylight to work with. The weather's looking decent with partly cloudy skies and temperatures ranging from the mid-40s to low 50s Fahrenheit. There's a slight chance of a light shower in the afternoon, but nothing that should put a damper on your fishing plans.
Now, for the tidal report. We've got a high tide at 10:23 AM and a low tide at 4:37 PM. Keep in mind that tidal influence is strongest near the mouth of the Charles, so plan your fishing spots accordingly.
Fish activity has been picking up lately with the warming temperatures. We've been seeing a good number of striped bass moving into the lower basin, chasing the herring run. Largemouth bass are also becoming more active in the lagoons and around structure.
Recent catches have been pretty exciting. Several anglers reported landing stripers in the 24-28 inch range near the Museum of Science and around the Longfellow Bridge. Largemouth bass in the 2-4 pound class have been caught consistently in the Storrow Lagoon area. We've also had reports of some nice crappie and yellow perch being pulled in near the BU Bridge.
For lures, I'd recommend trying soft plastics like Zoom Flukes or Keitech Swing Impact FAT swimbaits for the stripers. For largemouth, Texas-rigged Senko worms or small crankbaits like the Rapala DT4 have been producing well. If you're after panfish, small jigs tipped with live bait are always a good bet.
Speaking of bait, live herring or mackerel chunks have been killer for stripers. For freshwater species, nightcrawlers or shiners are your best bet.
As for hot spots, I'd suggest trying the area around the Longfellow Bridge for stripers, especially during the incoming tide. For largemouth and panfish, the Storrow Drive Lagoons and the stretch near the Esplanade have been consistently productive.
Remember to keep an eye out for boat traffic, especially as we get closer to the weekend. And don't forget your fishing license!
That's all for now, folks. This is Artificial Lure signing off. Tight lines and see you on the water!