Charles River - Watertown, MA Fishing Report
10/9/10 - Charles River - Watertown To Boston
Vinny and I got out on the Watertown to Boston section of the Charles for our 1st times. A little "City Limits" fishing??? Yes, but without the success, lol. A windy, frustrating day, filled with dodging the sculling boats, and sail boats. Still cool being out on that section of the river. With the wind howling like it was, over powering the trolling motor, it was tough to keep the boat in place. So we did just as much cruising around as we did fishing. Ended up down at the Musuem of Science for a bit, a got a 4" Largemouth on a 3-1/2" jerkbait. Picked-up a 12" Largemouth on a Spinnerbait in the Watertown/Cambridge Area. We did see a few small smallmouth, and some schooling Perch, But just really slow. On a calmer day it would have been easier to stay on some spots and pick them apart. There's always next time...
- Added By: meat7gtk on 10/12/10 09:41 AM
- Also There: vguaetta
- Location: Charles River - Watertown, MA
- Report Date: 10/9/2010
- # of Hotspots: 2
- # of Photos: 1
- # of Fish Caught: 2
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10/9/10 - Charles River Catch
- # of Fish Caught: 1
- Water Type: freshwater
- Type of Fish: Largemouth Bass
- Fish Length (Max): 4 inches
- Bait Type: Jerk Bait Check Prices
- Bait Details: This hungry 4" Largemouth hit a 3-1/2" Jerkbait
10/9/10 - Charles River Catch
- # of Fish Caught: 1
- Water Type: freshwater
- Type of Fish: Largemouth Bass
- Fish Length (Max): 12 inches
- Bait Type: Spinnerbait / Buzzbait Check Prices
- Location Details: 12" Largemouth
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hit the bridges and esplanade coves! not sure about 40-60 but it does drop off towards the basin.
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Alot of structure out there. Rip Rap, Bridge Pilings, Entire Shores of Lay Downs, and Over Hangs. Humps, Drop-offs, A few docks, etc. I will get out there again, maybe earlier in season next year.
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You know, I've always wondered what sort of structure existed in the Charles River Basin (from the MA Ave bridge to the Museum of Science). I would be curious to see--if one had good electronics--whether or not a Lake Erie Style (40-60Ft) of Drop shotting would produce anything? Granted that you can find some sort of structure o the bottom to fish on top off) You wouldn't even have to work the rod as the underwater current would make any 4' finesse bait come to life!