Good morning anglers, Artificial Lure here with your Saturday, October 11th Charles River fishing report, right out of Boston.Let’s start with conditions: we’re coming off a cool night and sitting at a comfortable 68°F as the sun cracks over the horizon, with cloud cover just 21%—perfect visibility and that crisp fall edge in the air. Winds are light at 4 mph, and humidity’s decent at 76%. Water temperature’s steady around 62°F—ideal for fall fishing. Sunrise was at 5:46 am and we’ll get a generous 14 hours and 7 minutes of daylight, with sunset at 7:53 pm. So, you’ve got plenty of time for a full day’s cast.Tidal action is a big player this weekend. Today’s low tide hit just after 6:21 am, pretty much right at this report’s drop, and high tide is looking strong at 12:30 pm with a height near 9.1 feet according to Tideschart.com. If you’re planning to stay for the evening bite, the next low is 6:32 pm. The solunar tables are marking major fishing times from 7:08 am to 9:08 am and again in the evening, 7:22 pm to 9:22 pm, so plan your efforts around those for the highest odds.As for recent catches: fall fishing on the Charles has really come alive. Largemouth and smallmouth bass are still active, especially on the lower and middle stretches of the river. Channel catfish are being picked up deeper and closer to bridge pilings, while yellow perch and the occasional northern pike round out mixed bags. Multiple reports coming in through October say the bite has included plenty of bass in the 1–3 lb range, a few slabs upwards of 4 lbs, and some very solid panfish. Locals are still catching a few legal-sized striped bass close to the mouth, though action has slowed since summer’s peak.Top-producing baits and lures this week:- Black and purple soft plastics, especially stickbaits and creature baits rigged wacky or Texas, are landing quality largemouth from weedy edges and near docks.- Silver and chartreuse spinnerbaits, worked along current seams, are picking up both bass and perch in open stretches.- Small crankbaits and inline spinners have been hot in the morning, especially for active fish along gravel flats near Magazine Beach and the Esplanade.- Catfish chasers: cut bait and chicken livers are the gold standards right now after dark, particularly around the downstream side of the Longfellow Bridge.A quick caution: according to the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, there’s a current cyanobacterial bloom advisory for the Charles, especially downstream of the Cambridge St./River St. Bridge. While bass haven’t seemed to mind, folks are advised to avoid direct contact with suspicious water—so wash up after handling your catch and keep pets out.Hot spots for today:- **Between Boston University Bridge and Magazine Beach:** This stretch is holding both bass and panfish in shallow structure, and the major bite window aligns with the building high tide—perfect.- **Below the Longfellow Bridge:** Great moving water and deeper holes; it’s a go-to for bigger cats and a sleeper spot for late-season stripers if you want to swing for glory.Looking ahead, a Nor’easter is looming on the coast but won’t truly affect the Charles until tomorrow evening. Still, keep an eye on wind forecasts for a last-minute shift.That’s it for your Charles River update. Thanks for tuning in—be sure to subscribe to the report and bring your best photos and stories back to the shore. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1PnThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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