Good morning, folks—Artificial Lure checking in with your Charles River fishing report for Sunday, September 28, 2025, right here in Boston.Conditions are looking mighty fine to get a line wet today. As of this morning, we’ve got just over 20% cloud cover, with temps floating in the upper 60s—expect a range from 60 to 70 degrees, making for a classic early fall morning. The wind’s light out of the west at about 4 miles per hour, so you’re not fighting chop or spray. Sunrise came at 5:46 am, and sunset will land at 7:53 pm, so you get nearly 14 hours of daylight. Water temperature sits steady at 62 degrees, which is brisk but perfect for active game fish.Now, let’s talk tides. Low tide kicked in at 6:21 am with a near-zero reading, and we’re rising up to a high of 9 feet at 12:30 pm. That incoming tide will fire up the bite, especially in the hours leading up to and after noon. If you want the peak window, target the prime hours: 7:08 to 9:08 am and again from 7:22 to 9:22 pm, thanks to the solar-lunar cycle. Early risers always have an edge, but don’t underestimate the late session as the sun dips and water cools.In terms of what’s biting, the Charles is known this time of year for solid **largemouth and smallmouth bass**, with a good mix of **pickerel, perch, and even a few healthy crappie** still showing up. Just this past week, several anglers along the Cambridge shoreline near Weeks Footbridge reported bass in the 2-3 pound range, with a couple of four-pounders pulled from under the willow overhangs. Pickerel action is up around the Esplanade shallows, and the Museum of Science basin continues to produce bull perch and the odd school of sunfish—great fun if you’ve got kids in tow or want a little variety.Best baits? With water at 62°F and low visibility in some sections, you can’t go wrong with natural tones. Local regulars are tossing **soft plastics**, especially watermelon or green-pumpkin Senkos, rigged Texas-style right into cover. For that mid-morning push up to high tide, try a slow-moving **spinnerbait** or a classic Rapala jointed minnow—silver and black is a staple around here. In deeper stretches and bridge pilings, jig heads paired with swimbaits or a drop-shot rig get you down to aggressive bass holding tight to structure. If you’re after perch or crappie, a simple live crawler or a small jig tipped with a grub will outfish fancy stuff almost every time.For those who love their hardware, keep a shallow-diving crankbait handy if you’re working the Charles by kayak, especially by the Longfellow and BU bridges—those areas hold good predators ambushing from the drop-off edges. Night fishing? Locals have had luck with black or blue chatterbaits and a bit of garlic scent added to your soft baits.Two hot spots not to skip today:- **The basin near the Museum of Science**: Steady action with bass and perch, and easy to work both banks and the bridge shadows.- **Under the Eliot Bridge in Cambridge**: Deep holes, submerged timber, and a reliable stretch for both smallies and a surprise pike or two.Don’t forget, stay respectful of walkers, runners, and scullers—rowers train hard this time of year, especially with the Head of the Charles Regatta right around the corner.That’s it for your on-the-water update from Artificial Lure. Thanks so much for tuning in—remember to subscribe so you never miss a hot 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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