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Charles River

River fishing  Massachusetts · 06:25 - 18:53

Charles River is a river in Massachusetts. Most people come here for Smallmouth Bass, Muskellunge and Largemouth Bass.

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Prime 80% The bite right now
Top bet: Smallmouth Bass Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 20 degrees, peak season, a fishy ripple on the water.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
84%
78°
Fri
77%
74°
Sat
86%
63°
Best day
Sun
85%
66°
Mon
85%
66°

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

Conditions right now

Weather
Mainly clear
Water temp (est.)
67°F
Air temp
61°F
Wind
8 mph
Pressure
30.36 inHg → stable
Clouds
22.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:40–07:40 Dusk 17:38–19:38

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

Feeding times today

Waxing crescent 23% lit
Major period 15:42–17:42 Major period 03:42–05:42 Minor period 11:31–13:01 Minor period 20:23–21:53

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

18:00
61°
19:00
60°
20:00
59°
21:00
58°
22:00
57°
23:00
56°
00:00
56°
01:00
55°
02:00
55°
03:00
55°
04:00
55°
05:00
55°

Likely catch now (15 species)

Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
80%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 20 degrees, peak season, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Muskellunge
Esox masquinongy
78%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 20 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Largemouth Bass
Micropterus salmoides
77%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 20 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Brook Trout
Salvelinus fontinalis
75%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Northern Pike
Esox lucius
72%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
71%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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About the fishing here

Anglers here regularly land Smallmouth Bass, Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass, Brook Trout, Northern Pike and Rainbow Trout.

Smallmouth Bass is generally most active around May-Jun, Sep-Oct. 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 soft-plastic jig for smallmouth bass, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for smallmouth bass at dusk. Fish hard now.
Lure Soft-plastic jig for smallmouth bass: Tube jig on rock.
Colour Clear water and good light: try brown, crawfish and natural tones for smallmouth 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 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 · 0.6 mi away Muddy River Massachusetts · 1.9 mi away Union Boat Club Massachusetts · 2.4 mi away Chestnut Hill Reservoir Massachusetts · 2.9 mi away Jamaica Pond Massachusetts · 3.3 mi away Flints Pond Massachusetts · 11.1 mi away Sudbury Reservoir Massachusetts · 20.4 mi away

Common questions

What fish can you catch at Charles River?

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

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 Smallmouth Bass, the fishing tends to peak around May-Jun, Sep-Oct. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

What is biting at Charles River right now?

Right now Smallmouth Bass is the most likely catch, at about 14%.