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Charles River

River fishing  Massachusetts · 07:11 - 17:45

Charles River is a stretch of moving water in Massachusetts. The main target species are White Bass, Brook Trout and Striped Bass.

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Good 64% The bite right now
Top bet: White Bass Active through the day, water near its preferred 14 degrees, bright sky slows things.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
83%
51°
Best day
Thu
79%
65°
Fri
79%
67°
Sat
80%
54°
Sun
76%
56°
Mon
77%
67°

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

Conditions right now

Weather
Clear sky
Water temp (est.)
56°F
Air temp
44°F
Wind
9 mph
Pressure
30.37 inHg → stable
Clouds
12.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 06:26–08:26 Day 08:26–16:30 Dusk 16:30–18:30

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

Feeding times today

Full moon 98% lit
Major period 00:34–02:34 Major period 12:34–14:34 Minor period 17:13–18:43 Minor period 08:26–09:56

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

09:00
44°
10:00
46°
11:00
48°
12:00
49°
13:00
50°
14:00
51°
15:00
52°
16:00
52°
17:00
51°
18:00
48°
19:00
47°
20:00
46°

Likely catch now (15 species)

White Bass
Morone chrysops
64%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 14 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Brook Trout
Salvelinus fontinalis
55%
Water near its preferred 14 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Striped Bass
Morone saxatilis
53%
Water near its preferred 14 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Northern Pike
Esox lucius
52%
Water near its preferred 14 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
52%
Water near its preferred 14 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
51%
Water near its preferred 14 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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About the fishing here

Anglers here regularly land White Bass, Brook Trout, Striped Bass, Northern Pike, Rainbow Trout and Smallmouth Bass.

White Bass is generally most active around Apr-May. The best windows are usually dawn, day 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 spoon for white bass, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for white bass at the day. Fish hard now.
Lure Spoon for white bass: Small shiny spoon in the school.
Colour Clear water and good light: try silver, white and shiny for white 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 · 2.5 mi away Chestnut Hill Reservoir Massachusetts · 2.9 mi away Union Boat Club Massachusetts · 3.0 mi away Jamaica Pond Massachusetts · 3.7 mi away Flints Pond Massachusetts · 10.5 mi away Sudbury Reservoir Massachusetts · 20.0 mi away

Common questions

What fish can you catch at Charles River?

Popular catches here include White Bass, Brook Trout, Striped Bass, Northern Pike, Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Muskellunge and Brown Trout.

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?

For White Bass, the fishing tends to peak around Apr-May. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

What is biting at Charles River right now?

Right now White Bass is the most likely catch, at about 19%.