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Charles River

River fishing  Massachusetts · 06:20 - 19:02

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

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Good 62% The bite right now
Top bet: Bluegill Active through the day, water near its preferred 22 degrees.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
84%
71°
Sun
84%
75°
Mon
79%
77°
Tue
78%
67°
Wed
80%
74°
Thu
86%
79°
Best day

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.)
71°F
Air temp
77°F
Wind
8 mph
Pressure
29.91 inHg ↑ rising
Clouds
0.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:35–07:35 Day 07:35–17:47 Dusk 17:47–19:47

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

Feeding times today

New moon 0% lit
Major period 11:57–13:57 Major period 23:57–01:57 Minor period 06:05–07:35 Minor period 18:19–19:49

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

16:00
77°
17:00
76°
18:00
74°
19:00
71°
20:00
69°
21:00
67°
22:00
65°
23:00
64°
00:00
63°
01:00
62°
02:00
60°
03:00
59°

Likely catch now (15 species)

Bluegill
Lepomis macrochirus
62%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 22 degrees.
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White Bass
Morone chrysops
60%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 22 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
49%
Water near its preferred 22 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Muskellunge
Esox masquinongy
46%
Water near its preferred 22 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Largemouth Bass
Micropterus salmoides
45%
Water near its preferred 22 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Brook Trout
Salvelinus fontinalis
36%
Peak season, bright sky slows things.
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About the fishing here

Anglers here regularly land Bluegill, White Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass and Brook Trout.

Bluegill is generally most active around May-Jul. 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 float bait for bluegill, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for bluegill at the day. Fish hard now.
Lure Float bait for bluegill: Worm under a float.
Colour Clear water and good light: try natural bait, small earth tones for bluegill.
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 called the River Charles or simply 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 Bluegill, White Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass, Brook Trout, Rainbow Trout and Northern Pike.

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 Bluegill, the fishing tends to peak around May-Jul. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

What is biting at Charles River right now?

Right now Bluegill is the most likely catch, at about 24%.