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Chasing Stripers and Largemouth on the Frozen Charles River this January 18th

Jan 18, 2025 · 2m 19s
Chasing Stripers and Largemouth on the Frozen Charles River this January 18th
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If you're planning to hit the Charles River in Boston today, January 18, 2025, here's what you need to know. First, let's look at the tides: you've got a high...

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If you're planning to hit the Charles River in Boston today, January 18, 2025, here's what you need to know. First, let's look at the tides: you've got a high tide at 2:08 AM with a height of 9.28 feet, a low tide at 8:06 AM with 0.85 feet, another high tide at 2:19 PM with 9.69 feet, and a final low tide at 8:33 PM with 0.39 feet[2].

The weather is quite chilly, with mostly sunny skies but highs only around 31°F and winds from the west at 10-15 mph, making it feel even colder. Sunrise is at 7:09 AM, and sunset will be at 4:40 PM, giving you a good window for both morning and evening fishing sessions.

Fish activity in the Charles River has been robust, especially for striped bass and largemouth bass. Yesterday, anglers reported catching a mix of small, medium, and larger striped bass, with holdover stripers still active in the river. Largemouth bass are also plentiful, particularly around the bridge pilings and in the Storrow Drive Lagoons.

For striped bass, soft plastic baits and jigs have been working well, especially in dark colors like black and blue. Adding a soft-plastic trailer will increase your chances of getting bites. For largemouth bass, mimicking the abundant crayfish in the river with your lures is highly effective.

Two hot spots to consider are the Charles River Basin and the Storrow Drive Lagoons. The Basin, starting at the Watertown Dam, is dotted with pilings and docks, and its submerged timber and rocks create numerous opportunities for anglers. The Storrow Drive Lagoons, near the Esplanade, offer a picturesque backdrop and shallow waters where you can catch quality largemouth bass and even giant carp.

So, bundle up, grab your gear, and head out to the Charles River. With a little patience and the right lures, you'll be reeling in some quality fish in no time.
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