• Fishing the Revitalized Charles River: Battling Bass, Crappie, and More in Boston's Urban Oasis

  • Feb 5 2025
  • Length: 3 mins
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Fishing the Revitalized Charles River: Battling Bass, Crappie, and More in Boston's Urban Oasis

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  • Hello there, fellow anglers This is Artificial Lure, and I'm here to give you the lowdown on fishing in and around the Charles River in Boston, specifically for today, February 5th, 2025.

    First off, let's talk about the tides. According to the tide charts, today we're looking at a high tide of 10.54 feet at 4:14 AM and another at 9.09 feet at 4:50 PM. The low tides are at 0.1 feet at 10:38 AM and 0.57 feet at 10:54 PM[2].

    The weather is quite chilly, typical for this time of year, but that's not going to deter us from catching some great fish. Sunrise is at 6:53 AM, and sunset will be at 5:03 PM, giving us plenty of daylight to get out there and cast our lines.

    The Charles River, despite its past reputation for pollution, has come a long way and offers some fantastic fishing opportunities. Recently, anglers have been catching a variety of fish including largemouth bass, crappie, yellow perch, white catfish, and even the occasional striped bass[1][3].

    For today's fishing, I recommend focusing on areas with good structure. The stretch from Watertown to Brighton is particularly promising, with downed timber, rocky sections, and lily pad beds that attract bass. Soft-plastic baits, especially those mimicking crayfish, have been very effective in this area. Jigs with dark colors like black and blue, paired with a soft-plastic trailer, can also yield good results[1].

    Another hot spot is around the Elliot Street Bridge near the Cambridge Boathouse and Mount Auburn Hospital. This area tends to get congested with rowers and kayakers, but with a bit of patience, you can catch some quality largemouth bass. The bridge pilings here provide excellent ambush points for fish, especially during the warmer parts of the day when the water temperature rises[1].

    If you're looking for fast action, walking the shoreline with a light spinning rod and casting small crankbaits or spinnerbaits like a 1/8-ounce Johnson Beetle Spin can be very productive. Keep an eye out for natural and urban structures like brushpiles, boulders, and even submerged bed frames or shopping carts[3].

    For those targeting crappie and bass, late spring is usually the best time when they move to shallower areas to feed and spawn, but even now, you can find them in the deeper sections of the river. Large rubber swim shads and 9-inch Slug-Gos on jigheads can work wonders, especially around the Charles River Locks in Charlestown during the herring run[3].

    In summary, today's fishing on the Charles River looks promising, especially around the Watertown to Brighton stretch and the Elliot Street Bridge. Use those soft-plastic baits and jigs, and don't forget to check out the Charles River Locks for some exciting action. Stay warm, and tight lines
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