Hey folks, this is Artificial Lure coming to you with your Charles River fishing report for Saturday, September 13th, 2025. With the sun rising at 5:46 am and setting at 7:53 pm, we’re looking at over 14 hours of daylight and prime opportunities for casting lines around Boston’s legendary urban waterway.Current conditions at sunrise included **cool, crisp air at 68°F**, about 21% cloud cover and a light 4 mph breeze—just enough to put a ripple on the water and keep your casts interesting. Water’s holding near 62°F, great for both bass and panfish activity. Humidity is relatively high at 76%, so plan on layering to stay comfortable.Tidewise, those fishing near the mouth, especially around the **Charles River Dam or Charlestown Bridge**, will want to note the schedule: Early morning low at 6:21 am (-0.03 ft), followed by a rising tide that peaks at 12:30 pm (9.09 ft), tapering off with another low at 6:32 pm (0.59 ft). These tide changes make for some classic brackish water action—always a trigger for feeding.Most anglers report today as an “excellent fishing day.” The prime bite windows align with the lunar table: major activity from **7:08 am to 9:08 am** and again **this evening 7:22 pm to 9:22 pm**. Expect a solid morning bite as the sun comes up and a second rush around sunset—typical for Charles River bass, perch, and crappie.Recent catches speak for themselves. In the past week, locals have landed a solid mix of **largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, pumpkinseed, yellow perch, and black crappie**. Some striped bass and white perch are nosing upriver from the brackish side, especially near the Museum of Science locks and the mouths of major drains.Best lures right now: - For bass, go classic with **white or chartreuse spinnerbaits** near shallow weed lines and rocky edges. - Crankbaits in craw or perch pattern work well along riprap, especially as the tide rises. - For panfish, use **small soft plastics** on a jig head, like a chartreuse grub, or tip those with a bit of worm for added scent.Live bait enthusiasts should bring **nightcrawlers or small shiners** for the river’s mixed bag. Nightcrawlers under a float near docks pull up perch and sunfish all day. Shiners will tempt stripers and bigger bass during slack tide and at the start of the outgoing.Hot spots for today:- **Harvard Bridge to Longfellow Bridge**: These stretches see steady morning and evening bites, especially when boat traffic is light. Expect bass around pilings and crappie in the slower back eddies.- **Esplanade near Community Boating**: Always a magnet for smallmouth and largemouth mixed with schools of perch.- **Museum of Science Locks**: This area is where you’ll get best access to both fresh and salty species. Striped bass have shown up on both live bait and topwaters after dusk.Additional local tips: Low tides reveal hidden structure, so be sure to cast near exposed rocks and weed beds as the water pulls back. As the weather stays mild, evening sessions are seeing some active topwater strikes—try a popper or walk-the-dog style plug as sunset hits.That wraps up your local Charles River fishing report. Thanks for tuning in—don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss a bite! 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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