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Charles River

Fishing spots, fishing reports, and regulations in

Massachusetts, United States

4.4·6208 catches

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Common carp

24 in · 7 lb

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Common carp

27 in · 11 lb

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Common carp

23 in · 8 lb

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Common carp

21 in · 4 lb

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Common carp

27 in · 8 lb 8 oz

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Common carp

23 in · 7 lb

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General info

Charles River is a stream located in Suffolk County, Massachusetts, United States. It is also intersecting with Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Striped bass, and Bluegill.

Location

42°21′29.4″N 71°02′19.6″W
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Fishing regulations at Charles River, MA

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in Massachusetts can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

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FAQ about Charles River fishing

the Charles River is a stream located in Suffolk County, Massachusetts, United States. It is also intersecting with Middlesex County, Massachusetts. Its coordinates are:
42°21′29.4″N 71°02′19.6″W
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Find the best fishing spots on the Charles River by looking at where other anglers have caught fish. This can easily be done in the where it is also possible to see big fish potential and how good fishing is right now along with Garmin® depth maps.
The most common species in the Charles River are:
  • Largemouth bass - 644 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Striped bass - 220 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Bluegill - 173 members reported to have caught this fish
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