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Charles River Fishing Report - Late Fall Stripers, Halibut, and Crab
Published 5 months ago
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Good morning, anglers—Artificial Lure here with your Charles River fishing report for Sunday, November 30th, 2025.
Let's kick things off with the conditions. Sunrise hit at 6:38 this morning, and we're looking at sunset around 5:07 PM, so you've got a solid window to work with today. The water's cold—we're sitting in late fall territory—but that doesn't mean the bite's dead. Not by a long shot.
Tides are critical right now. High tide came in early this morning around 5:34 AM, and we're looking at low tide hitting around 11:44 AM. That means we're in a falling tide situation right now, which is prime time for stripers and halibut. If you can get out there around the slack before that low tide hits, you'll find fish moving through the channels looking for an easy meal.
Here's what's been biting in the Charles River system. Striped bass remain the headliner—we're talking fish in the mid-20-inch range, with some pushing into the 28-inch class coming out of the South Bay and around the pier systems. Leopard sharks are still active from the flats, mostly catch-and-release situations, but they're there. Surfperch are showing up in solid numbers, especially in the first troughs at spots like Baker Beach and Crissy Field.
Recent party boat reports show steady rockfish action, though you'll want to focus on the Charles River's deeper structure and channels. Lingcod numbers are moderate this time of year—expect a fish or two per trip if conditions align. Halibut are being caught sporadically around the Alameda rockwall and deeper mud flats, especially on the incoming tide.
For baits and lures, you can't go wrong with bloodworms and pile worms for stripers, especially during these tide changes. Chartreuse hair jigs and swim shads work fantastic on the last of the flood tide. For lingcod and rockfish, squid strips and herring jigged near rocky bottom will produce. If you're chasing surfperch, grab some Gulp sandworms or fresh sand crabs—dig 'em up at low tide.
Two hot spots I'd recommend today: Crissy Field and Fort Point are still producing stripers and the occasional halibut early in the morning. Second, head to the Emeryville Flats if you can access them—Dungeness crab and leopard shark are solid there, and a drop shot technique with sardines can score you halibut.
Water temperature's dropping, so dress warm and watch the chop. Most anglers are still focused on crabs—season's in full swing—but there's fantastic opportunity for variety if you're willing to work the tides and structure.
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Let's kick things off with the conditions. Sunrise hit at 6:38 this morning, and we're looking at sunset around 5:07 PM, so you've got a solid window to work with today. The water's cold—we're sitting in late fall territory—but that doesn't mean the bite's dead. Not by a long shot.
Tides are critical right now. High tide came in early this morning around 5:34 AM, and we're looking at low tide hitting around 11:44 AM. That means we're in a falling tide situation right now, which is prime time for stripers and halibut. If you can get out there around the slack before that low tide hits, you'll find fish moving through the channels looking for an easy meal.
Here's what's been biting in the Charles River system. Striped bass remain the headliner—we're talking fish in the mid-20-inch range, with some pushing into the 28-inch class coming out of the South Bay and around the pier systems. Leopard sharks are still active from the flats, mostly catch-and-release situations, but they're there. Surfperch are showing up in solid numbers, especially in the first troughs at spots like Baker Beach and Crissy Field.
Recent party boat reports show steady rockfish action, though you'll want to focus on the Charles River's deeper structure and channels. Lingcod numbers are moderate this time of year—expect a fish or two per trip if conditions align. Halibut are being caught sporadically around the Alameda rockwall and deeper mud flats, especially on the incoming tide.
For baits and lures, you can't go wrong with bloodworms and pile worms for stripers, especially during these tide changes. Chartreuse hair jigs and swim shads work fantastic on the last of the flood tide. For lingcod and rockfish, squid strips and herring jigged near rocky bottom will produce. If you're chasing surfperch, grab some Gulp sandworms or fresh sand crabs—dig 'em up at low tide.
Two hot spots I'd recommend today: Crissy Field and Fort Point are still producing stripers and the occasional halibut early in the morning. Second, head to the Emeryville Flats if you can access them—Dungeness crab and leopard shark are solid there, and a drop shot technique with sardines can score you halibut.
Water temperature's dropping, so dress warm and watch the chop. Most anglers are still focused on crabs—season's in full swing—but there's fantastic opportunity for variety if you're willing to work the tides and structure.
Thanks for tuning in, and please subscribe for daily updates on what's biting around the Bay.
This has been a Quiet Please production. For more, check out quietplease.ai.
Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1Pn
This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI