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Charles River

River fishing  Massachusetts · 06:21 - 16:34

Charles River is a river in Massachusetts. Anglers here fish mainly for Striped Bass, Walleye and Northern Pike.

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Prime 85% The bite right now
Top bet: Striped Bass Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 12 degrees, peak season, falling pressure ahead of weather.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
84%
72°
Fri
80%
70°
Sat
83%
59°
Sun
85%
53°
Best day
Mon
83%
54°
Tue
78%
58°

The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.

Conditions right now

Weather
Partly cloudy
Water temp (est.)
54°F
Air temp
56°F
Wind
9 mph
Pressure
30.13 inHg ↓ falling
Clouds
59.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:36–07:36 Dusk 15:19–17:19

Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.

Feeding times today

Waning crescent 30% lit
Major period 06:53–08:53 Major period 18:53–20:53 Minor period 00:48–02:18 Minor period 13:28–14:58

Solunar times are a traditional guide based on the moon's position, separate from the live ranking above. Local time at the spot.

Next hours

06:00
56°
07:00
56°
08:00
58°
09:00
62°
10:00
65°
11:00
68°
12:00
71°
13:00
72°
14:00
73°
15:00
72°
16:00
70°
17:00
67°

Likely catch now (15 species)

Striped Bass
Morone saxatilis
85%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 12 degrees, peak season, falling pressure ahead of weather.
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Walleye
Sander vitreus
68%
Water near its preferred 12 degrees, peak season, falling pressure ahead of weather.
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Northern Pike
Esox lucius
68%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 12 degrees, falling pressure ahead of weather.
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Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
66%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 12 degrees, falling pressure ahead of weather.
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Muskellunge
Esox masquinongy
64%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, falling pressure ahead of weather.
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Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
42%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 12 degrees, falling pressure ahead of weather.
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About the fishing here

The usual catches here are Striped Bass, Walleye, Northern Pike, Rainbow Trout, Muskellunge and Brown Trout.

Striped Bass fishing is usually best around Apr-May, Oct-Nov. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

A state fishing license is required to fish here. Napp ranks the species above from the live weather, water temperature, season and time of day, so the order changes through the day.

Guides for this water

Tips right now

Technique Start with a crankbait for striped bass, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for striped bass at dawn. Fish hard now.
Lure Crankbait for striped bass: Big swimbaits and plugs.
Colour Clear water and good light: try silver, white and natural baitfish for striped bass.
Depth The water temperature suits the fish. Fish actively at normal depths and edges.

Fishing permit

A state fishing license is required to fish here. Licenses are issued by each state:

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About this water

The Charles River, sometimes abbreviated to the Charles, is an 80-mile-long (129 km) river in eastern Massachusetts. It flows northeast from Hopkinton to Boston along a meandering route which doubles back on itself several times and travels through 23 cities and towns before reaching the Atlantic Ocean.

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More waters nearby

Charles River Massachusetts · 0.6 mi away Charles River Massachusetts · 1.2 mi away Muddy River Massachusetts · 1.3 mi away Union Boat Club Massachusetts · 2.1 mi away Chestnut Hill Reservoir Massachusetts · 2.7 mi away Jamaica Pond Massachusetts · 2.7 mi away Flints Pond Massachusetts · 11.6 mi away Sudbury Reservoir Massachusetts · 20.7 mi away

Common questions

What fish can you catch at Charles River?

The usual catches here are Striped Bass, Walleye, Northern Pike, Rainbow Trout, Muskellunge, Brown Trout, Brook Trout and Black Crappie.

Do you need a fishing license at Charles River?

Yes. A state fishing license is required; see the link on this page for the state's rules.

When is the best time to fish Charles River?

Striped Bass fishing is usually best around Apr-May, Oct-Nov. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

What is biting at Charles River right now?

Right now Striped Bass is the most likely catch, at about 38%.