Artificial Lure here with today’s Charles River fishing report for Friday, September 12, 2025. The river’s come alive under prime late-summer conditions, and local anglers are seeing some classic Boston action from dawn ‘til dusk.First off, let’s talk **tides**. The next low tide rolled through early at 8:30 am (just about -0.75 ft), and we’re looking at a **high tide peaking at 2:38 pm** with a solid 10.43 ft stack according to the Charles River Dam tide chart. Fish tend to feed harder around these swings—especially right before high tide and at the start of the afternoon ebb.Weatherwise, we woke up to cool, muggy air at 68°F, minimal cloud cover (just 21%), and a very manageable 4 mph breeze. Humidity is noticeable but not oppressive, with dew point at 53°F. Water temp is seasonally ideal—right about **62 degrees**, so activity for warmwater species is holding steady. **Sunrise** was at 5:49 am, and sunset’s coming at 7:49 pm, giving us a nice long window to cast.Now—**fish activity**. Major fish movements are expected from 7:08 to 9:08 am, thanks to the lunar transit. Evening bite should be strong too, from 7:22 to 9:22 pm, so hang on tight if you’re still on the water after dinner. Reports from earlier this week suggest good numbers of **largemouth bass**, **smallmouth bass**, and a still-persistent run of **carp** and **pickerel** around Magazine Beach Lagoon and the bends up near Watertown Dam. Word is the bass are feeding off shallow ledges and shadow lines by the bridges in the morning.Hot spots? Two favorites—**Harvard Bridge** (Mass Ave) where the drop-offs hug some deeper current and **Magazine Beach Lagoon**, where shoreline structure and vegetation make for prime ambush zones. Both are producing bass, with a bonus perch or two thrown in this week. Don’t skip the shore by Boston University Boat House, either; panfish have been heavy along the pilings.As for **what’s working**: Top local picks are white or chartreuse **spinnerbaits** and soft-plastic **stickbaits** (think Senko, rigged weightless). Recent catches have come on **minnow-shaped swimbaits** and classic silver spoons—especially on the outgoing tide. **Live shiners** and **nightcrawlers** are still the best bait for multi-species action, but don’t underestimate a small crankbait during that morning major bite.Recent logs and shop talk put numbers at up to eight to ten nice-sized bass for a solid half-day, with plenty of yellow perch, bluegill, and a handful of crappie mixing in. Carp fishermen, keep working the deeper cuts below the BU Bridge with canned corn or dough baits—there’s been some big pulls reported.For the eager, hit the river early to catch the low tide and pre-sunrise bite, then double down in the evening as the river cools off and fish set up right off the weed beds and bridge shadows. With the water a touch cooler and calm wind, surface lures like poppers are getting action at twilight—perfect for those looking for drama on top.That’s your Charles River run-down for today, folks—**spinnerbaits, shiners, and outgoing tide** are your keys. If you’re heading out, remember those two hot spots: Harvard Bridge and Magazine Beach Lagoon. Stay safe, stay dry, and keep your lines tight.Thanks for tuning in and don’t forget to subscribe for more local reports!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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