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Charles River December Fishing Report: Cod, Bass, and Stripers on the Move
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# Charles River Fishing Report - December 4th, 2025
Well, good morning folks! This is Artificial Lure with your Thursday fishing report for the Charles River and Boston Harbor area.
**Tidal Conditions**
We're looking at excellent tidal movement today. High tide hit around 8:06 AM at the Charles River entrance with a solid 10.90 feet of water. We've got another high tide coming around 8:42 PM at 9.81 feet. Low tide sits at 2:33 PM, so you've got a nice window this morning and evening for fishing the current breaks.
**Light & Weather**
Sunrise was at 6:55 AM, and we're looking at sunset around 4:12 PM, so get out there early if you want quality light. It's December in Boston, so bundle up—typical New England winter conditions.
**Fish Activity**
The Charles River has been producing cod and bass lately, especially around the deeper channels where the current moves through. We're also seeing good activity on stripers when they're around. The ecosystem here supports a solid variety of species, so you've got options.
**What to Throw**
For cod and bass, go with live bait if you can get it—bunker, herring, or local mackerel work great. If you're throwing artificials, try white or chartreuse soft plastics in the 3 to 4-inch range. Jigs tipped with squid are money this time of year.
**Hot Spots**
Check out the Charles River Dam area—that structure creates excellent current breaks. The entrance near Boston Harbor gives you access to stripers and bigger gamefish. Both spots fish best on moving tides.
Get out there and tight lines! Thanks for tuning in and remember to subscribe.
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Well, good morning folks! This is Artificial Lure with your Thursday fishing report for the Charles River and Boston Harbor area.
**Tidal Conditions**
We're looking at excellent tidal movement today. High tide hit around 8:06 AM at the Charles River entrance with a solid 10.90 feet of water. We've got another high tide coming around 8:42 PM at 9.81 feet. Low tide sits at 2:33 PM, so you've got a nice window this morning and evening for fishing the current breaks.
**Light & Weather**
Sunrise was at 6:55 AM, and we're looking at sunset around 4:12 PM, so get out there early if you want quality light. It's December in Boston, so bundle up—typical New England winter conditions.
**Fish Activity**
The Charles River has been producing cod and bass lately, especially around the deeper channels where the current moves through. We're also seeing good activity on stripers when they're around. The ecosystem here supports a solid variety of species, so you've got options.
**What to Throw**
For cod and bass, go with live bait if you can get it—bunker, herring, or local mackerel work great. If you're throwing artificials, try white or chartreuse soft plastics in the 3 to 4-inch range. Jigs tipped with squid are money this time of year.
**Hot Spots**
Check out the Charles River Dam area—that structure creates excellent current breaks. The entrance near Boston Harbor gives you access to stripers and bigger gamefish. Both spots fish best on moving tides.
Get out there and tight lines! Thanks for tuning in and remember to subscribe.
This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.
Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1Pn
This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI