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Artificial Lure coming to you with today’s Hudson River fishing report from right here in New York City, Friday, September 26th, 2025.

The day got kicking with a stunning sunrise at 6:50 AM, and we’ll see the sun set on Manhattan at 6:52 PM. Weather rolled in mild by city standards: highs pushing 73°F, mostly cloudy and a light westerly breeze—prime conditions for fall fishing along the Hudson. The overnight and morning low tides stacked up just after sunrise at 6:12 AM, with the afternoon high tide rolling in at 12:37 PM, so anglers had solid early access to the banks, piers and rock edges before water started moving in again.

Fish activity on the Lower Hudson is picking up. According to On The Water's Long Island & NYC Fishing Report yesterday, big **keeper fluke** are still turning up from Battery Park up to the George Washington Bridge—plenty of action near the inlets and the surf. Fluke have been hitting steady for shore anglers and boaters drifting bucktail jigs tipped with Gulp Alive! in chartreuse or white, or classic spearing and squid combos. A couple of locals landed fluke this week in the 21–23 inch range; that’s dinner in any river town.

**Striped bass** reports are improving steadily with cooler nights. Early risers are sticking fish up to 30 inches near Pier 25 and the Harlem River mouth, mostly just after dawn on the outgoing tides. Best lures right now: 5-inch soft plastics in bunker pattern, swim shads rigged on ½ oz jigs, and topwater spooks if you see surface activity. Live eels and chunked bunker draw strikes once the river gets that afternoon chop. Several regulars notched a handful of schoolies and one keeper on chunked bunker yesterday near the 79th Street Boat Basin.

**Bluefish** are still blitzing up from the lower river, especially around dusk, heavier action near Chelsea Piers and over at Riverbank State Park. Metal casting lures—like 2 oz Kastmasters or Hopkins Shortys—have been arriving back at the dock with tooth marks. Stripers and blues are both absolutely hammering anything that has some flash as the bait starts to school up for fall.

**Weakfish and porgies** are showing best for folks working the pilings in Hoboken and Jersey City, fish taking clam strips and sandworms fished close to the bottom. Numbers are fair, not epic, but enough for fun and a couple of keepers for the cooler.

**Hot spots today:**
- Pier 84 (West 44th Street): Productive for bass and blues, especially on outgoing tide. The structure holds piles of bait, and you’ll get bites from sunrise up until early afternoon, especially if you work the pilings and cast out toward the deeper channel.
- Hoboken Waterfront (Sinatra Park and Pier C): Always reliable for stripers, fluke and porgies—fish tight to the pilings early, then move out on the flats and deeper drop-offs as the day goes on.
- Battery Park: Fluke, blues and the occasional surprise weakfish, especially on the tide swings.

Best lures for the Hudson today: Bucktail jigs with chartreuse or pink Gulp, swim shads, SP Minnows, and topwater poppers for dawn raids. Bring some bunker chunks or live eels if you want a shot at the bigger stripers after dark or during those big tide moves.

Live bait is always big, especially bunker chunks and live eels for stripes—the classic. Sandworms, clam strips and squid pieces are what you’ll want on the bottom, targeting porgies and the random weakfish.

Reports from Long Island Sound say false albacore have begun moving west—keep your eyes peeled for bird action or surface blitz; if they bust through the river mouth, toss epoxy jigs and metals at speed.

That’s today’s scene on the tidal Hudson, folks. Water clarity is stained after last night’s drizzle, so bright lures and stinky bait are your ticket. Fall transition is here, and things are just heating up.

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Good morning from the banks of the Hudson—this is Artificial Lure with your September 24th, 2025, fishing report straight from the heart of New York City and the mighty river that cuts right through it.

Let’s start with the barely-day conditions: sunrise was at 6:49am and you can expect sunset at 7:06pm tonight. We’re waking up to cloudy skies, mid-to-upper 60s, and humidity hanging in the air. It feels like fall is coming, but the water temps are still comfortable for the season—fishing can turn on quick when things start to cool.

If you're slinging lines along the lower Hudson this morning, expect a typical moderate morning tidal swing. Around these hours, that means the bite should pick up through the last part of the incoming and just after slack-before-ebbing tide, especially near piers and bulkheads. You get a distinct push of bait as those tides turn, and the predators know it. The New York State DEC has been busy this week with access improvements, which means more and better spots to drop a line along the urban shorelines.

Now, on to what’s being caught: over the past week, reports from local bait shops and anglers in Manhattan and Jersey City say striped bass are back on the chew. There are more schoolies than cows, but a few over-slot fish have been landed deep in the early mornings. Bulkheads near Battery Park and around Pier 45 are yielding action—especially when you match the hatch with live bunker, or throw a flutter spoon in the deeper seams. Topwater gets explosive at first light if you find the birds on the bait.

Bluefish have also been slamming metal spoons and poppers—if you like a fight, get out on the outgoing tide and rip something shiny through the eddies, especially near the mouth of the Harlem River and north of the GW Bridge. On the Jersey side, Raritan Bay has been a hotbed for bluefish and big fluke—local shops like Julian’s Bait & Tackle are moving loads of ice for those cooler-filling catches.

If you’re targeting summer flounder (fluke), the deeper holes around the piers and channel edges are best. Bucktail jigs tipped with Gulp! are the ticket, and even shore casters have been scoring keeper fluke up to 5 pounds. Early risers are doing best; once the sun’s high the bite gets finicky. Weakfish have made sporadic appearances—look for them just off the beach near Pier 40 or between Liberty Island and the Jersey flats, fishing soft plastics on light jig heads.

Other action? White perch and small croakers are mixed in at the mouths of the city’s creeks. A few reports of small black drum and the odd snapper blue have come in from shore anglers at Riverbank State Park and Hudson River Park piers. For bait, nothing beats fresh-cut bunker, but clam strips and bloodworms are pulling their weight for perch and croaker.

Hot spots today:
- Pier 45 (Christopher St. Pier): Reliable for schoolie stripers, fluke, and blues at sunrise or sunset.
- North Cove/Tribeca Seawall: Productive edges, especially on the tide change; good chance for stripers cruising in shallow early.
- Liberty State Park: Consistent fluke bite, with bonus weakfish tight to structure.
- Harlem River mouth, just north of the GW: Good runoff, loads of bait, and heavy bluefish schools.

Best lures: 1-2 oz metal spoons for blues, white 5-inch paddle tails for stripers, and chartreuse bucktail jigs for fluke—tip with Gulp! or fresh spearing. For bait, nothing competes with live bunker if you can snag ‘em, and bloodworm if you’re bottom fishing.

A reminder—fall’s almost here and that brings bigger migrations, more bait, and better action every week. Don’t forget your rain gear, mind the changing tides, and be courteous with space, especially on the busier city piers.

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Artificial Lure here, bringing you your September 20th, 2025 Hudson River and NYC Harbor fishing report.

Sunrise came at 6:39 AM with sunset lined up for 6:58 PM, giving us about 12 hours of daylight to chase a bite. Weather’s shaping up to be prime for autumn anglers—clouds breaking for some sun, high around 76°F, with SSE winds at 5–10 mph. Tides today start with a low around dawn, flooding mid-morning and peaking by late afternoon, which should set the fish up for a solid feeding window.

Here’s what’s hot on the water: Lower Harbor—from Battery Park down to the Verrazano—the bite is on fire. Jamaica Bay’s alive with bait, especially **massive schools of peanut bunker**, attracting everything from striped bass to bluefish and weakfish. Nighttime has produced the biggest stripers, particularly for those launching live eels. Brooklyn’s shorelines and the Coney Island piers have joined the party—big bluefish, quality fluke, and linesiders are stacking up. If you’re fishing after dark, expect the action to peak.

Upstream in the Upper Harbor, East River rips are loaded—you’ll find **ten-pound “gator” blues** and stripers in the 20-pound class, but you have to work the deeper water during tidal swings. North of the George Washington Bridge, Hudson’s bite is more scattered. The Bronx shore is your best bet, especially around Pelham Bay and Hunts Point, where structure is king—recent catches include keeper bass and flounder for those grinding it out.

Recent catches across the region:
- **Striped bass:** mostly schoolies, but some trophy twenty-pounders landed at night on live eels.
- **Bluefish:** consistent gators, especially in the harbor and East River, mainly on topwater plugs and bucktail jigs.
- **Weakfish:** mixed in with the blues and stripers, especially where bait is thick in Jamaica Bay.
- **Fluke:** still a few quality fish being caught on the Brooklyn side but winding down.
- **Flounder:** showing up around boulder fields and jetties uptown and in the Bronx.

The arsenal that’s producing:
- **Peanut bunker**—if you can snag them, chunk or live line for bass, blues, and weakfish.
- **Live eels**—essential for big stripers at night.
- **Topwater plugs and bucktail jigs**—best for bluefish, go with white or chartreuse.
- **White Deceiver flies**—effective for fly-rodders targeting both stripers and blues.
- For bottom action, classic clam or bloodworm baits pull in flounder and drum.

Hot spots right now:
- **Jamaica Bay:** Bait-rich, all species present, night sessions for big striped bass.
- **East River rip lines:** For blues and heavy bass during tidal swings.
- **Pelham Bay Park shoreline:** Reliable structure for stripers and flounder, especially as the tide floods.
- **Coney Island piers:** Producing after sunset, especially for blues and the season’s last fluke.

As Captain Tony notes, stable weather and cooling water should keep the bait condensed and the fish aggressive. Expect the bite to ramp up even further in the coming week as fall patterns set in. If you’re heading out, safety first—watch the tide, pack headlamps for the night shift, and always give oyster beds and rocky structure some extra attention.

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Artificial Lure here with your Hudson River, NYC fishing report for Friday, September 19, 2025.

Day’s breaking with partly cloudy skies, mild temps—expect highs around 76°F and a hint of south-southeast wind at 5–10 mph. Official NYC sunrise is 6:39 a.m., sunset at 7:00 p.m. Tides today show a mid-morning incoming tide, with the peak around 9:30 a.m., which always turns up the bite through those city piers and bulkheads.

Let’s talk recent catches—this past week, the bite’s had some real variety. Big stripers are cruising the lower river, especially from Battery Park up to the GW Bridge. Topwater bluefish blitzes have hit the east side in the predawn hours. A few keeper fluke surprised anglers near Pier 84 and off Randall’s Island; lotta shorts but some 20–28” slabs coming in. Weakfish are making those classic late-season appearances—small paddletails and light gear have teased out healthy ones. And yes, albies made a flash appearance in the inlets; several reports from folks tossing epoxy jigs right off the rocks by Riverside Park[On The Water reports].

Best lures this week: For stripers, you can't beat a bucktail jig tipped with Gulp, especially on that incoming tide. Bluefish have been smashing big poppers and 6” pencil plugs right at first light. Fluke respond well to white jerk shads on 1-oz jig heads, especially when bounced along channel edges. For weakfish, try small Saltwater Assassin paddletails—pink or chartreuse. Albies and bonito are hammering epoxy jigs or fast metals from shorelines and jetties.

Live baits? If you can score peanut bunker or live mullet, you’re golden for stripers and blues. For fluke, a killifish or spearing on a hi-lo rig does wonders, especially around midday when the artificial bite slows.

Hot spots today:
- **Pier 66 (Chelsea):** Dawn incoming tide brings stripers and blues into casting range.
- **Under the GW Bridge:** Sunrise and sunset bite for larger stripers, especially if you drift live bait from the walkway.
- **Randall’s Island channel:** Fluke and weakfish stacking the deeper runs where tide rips by the rocks.

Tonight expect the bite to heat up near sunset. When that sun dips, stripers start moving tight against structure—work those darters and swim shads right against pilings.

Fish counts have been steady—most local reports show two to four keeper stripers per angler per outing, with bluefish catches in the dozens if you’re dialed in to the surface bite. Fluke are mostly shorts but each tide seems to deliver a couple of true keepers. Weakfish are fewer but quality is up—15–20” best seen in recent days.

If you’re headed out, bring a mix of bucktails, poppers, and jigging metals. Cash in on the tidal movement, focus your effort that last hour before high and low tide, and be ready for a wild run—the fall migration’s got these fish hungry and moving.

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Artificial Lure here with your Hudson River, New York City fishing report for September 17, 2025! Let’s get to it—conditions, hot bites, and today’s best spots.

First off, we’ve got a gorgeous late summer day on tap. Official sunrise hit at 6:44 AM, and we’ll see sunset at 7:15 PM. Skies are clear and temperatures began in the upper 60s, heading for a high stretching near 72. Winds are calm—perfect for casting or drifting. Water on the Hudson around NYC has been running steady, and tides this week are classic September: morning lows with rising water through midday and a strong evening push, always prime time for predatory fish to feed. Your best bite windows are going to cluster around those tidal swing periods—especially the two hours before and after peak changes.

Now, on to fish activity. According to recent word from local New York City tackle shops and chatter along the West Side piers, anglers have been reporting fair to moderate action on **striped bass** early and late, with fish mostly in the 20-28 inch range. While the striped bass population is under some pressure up and down the coast—a recent report from Seacoastonline noted this year’s Hudson spawning numbers were below average—the Hudson’s urban stretch is still giving up keepers, plus lots of schoolies if you put in the hours. There’s also been a pickup in **bluefish** action, especially when schools of bunker and peanut bunker show up with those evening tides. Scattered **weakfish** and some good-size **white perch** continue in the brackish stretches between Battery Park and Yonkers. Fluking is quieting down as water cools, but the occasional doormat still comes from the deeper holes near the George Washington Bridge.

Best bets for lures—if you’re chasing stripers or bluefish, stick with bunker-pattern swim shads (think 5- to 7-inch paddletails in white or chartreuse), fresh cut bunker or mackerel, and topwater pencils during low light. As September wears on, don’t overlook metal—midweight epoxy or tin jigs are dynamite for both bass and blues, especially when they’re dialed into smaller bait profiles. Classic bucktails tipped with Gulp! swimming mullet are taking weakfish and the stray fluke.

Those after panfish and perch can keep it simple: small live nightcrawlers, bloodworms, or even soft-plastic grubs bounced near pilings and drop-offs do the job.

A couple of today’s hot spots:
- **Pier 96 (Clinton Cove):** Always popular for its access and deep water. Dawn and dusk this week saw multiple stripers landed on shads and plugs.
- **Inwood’s Spuyten Duyvil Creek mouth:** Known for tidal mixing and gamefish ambushes—try casting around the outgoing edges and bridge shadows, particularly for blues and perch.
- **Harlem River confluence:** The stretch around the 145th Street Bridge gives up keeper bass with live eels or bunker chunks late at night.

A quick tip—On The Water magazine reminds us that end-of-summer fish can be fickle; if the bite slows in clear water, downsize your lures and go with more subtle, natural presentations. A little patience and some adaptability can turn a slow session into a banner day.

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Hudson River anglers, it’s Artificial Lure here with your Saturday morning report straight from the heart of New York City, September 13, 2025. The sun rose at 6:32am and will set this evening at 7:10pm, giving you a solid window for both dawn patrol and that golden hour bite before dusk. Today’s weather is serving up perfect fishing conditions: mainly sunny, high around 70 degrees, and a gentle WNW breeze topping at 8 mph—just enough to ripple the surface, but not enough to throw off your casting. Tide for Battery Park showed a low at 6:45am, with incoming water peaking just shy of 1:00pm. That rising tide means bait is moving and predatory fish are on the prowl.

There’s plenty of buzz in local circles about the fall “second season”—striped bass and bluefish activity is ratcheting up as water temps drop back into the upper 60s, prime for migrating predators. According to reports from On The Water, peanut bunker and juvenile herring are flooding the lower river and harbor, drawing in schools of eager stripers and the occasional wolfpack of bluefish. Yesterday and this morning, several regulars working the piers off West Harlem and around Pier 96 were into a mix of bass and blues—nothing trophy size, but mostly 3- to 8-pounders, with a couple over the slot released from shore.

Best bets for lures right now are anything that mimics local bait: try **white or bone SP Minnows**, **1-ounce swim shads**, and **bucktail jigs** tipped with curly tails. Early risers drifting the mud flats around the George Washington Bridge have seen success with **live eels** and **fresh bunker chunks**, especially on the incoming tide, while those tossing soft plastics in the shadow lines under the piers are reporting steady action after sundown.

Fluke season is winding down but still worth a shot in the slack water around the Battery; try **small jigging spoons** or **pink Gulp! grubs** bounced along the bottom. Some reports from the kayak crowd say there are still a few keeper weakfish mixed in, most caught near Governors Island after dark on soft plastics.

As for hot spots, **Pier 84 in Midtown** remains a consistent producer at dawn and dusk—keep your eyes peeled for surface busts as bass trap bunker pods against the bulkhead. **Riverbank State Park**, especially the rocks and pilings near 145th Street, is another reliable stretch when that incoming tide lines up with low-light hours. If you’re working from a boat, drifting near the mouth of the Harlem River offers great ambush points as bait flushes in.

Action may be heavy at times, but remember, most fish caught this week have been just under keeper size. Don’t be discouraged; that means bigger bass and blues are likely cruising close behind as the moon phase darkens and nights get longer. The ever-optimistic reports from theaverageangler.com say we’re shaping up for another classic fall run as more cold fronts approach.

So whether you’re casting lures at sunrise, drifting bait by moonlight, or just watching the skyline and tide roll by—this is the weekend to be out. Keep an eye on those birds and bait balls, and swap stories with your fellow anglers on the pier.

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Artificial Lure here with your Friday, September 12 Hudson River report right out of New York City—and what a September morning to wet a line. If you’re heading out early, sunrise was at 6:32 AM, and we’ll see a golden sunset at 7:11 PM, making for a full day of late-summer action. Tides are crucial: today’s high tide rolled in just after sunrise and will drop through midday with slack low around lunchtime, so plan your bite windows around those moving waters. Weather’s holding steady: expect sunshine, light breeze, and highs warming up to the mid 70s. Perfect for casting from shorelines or drifting near structure.

The autumn run is ramping up, and baitfish—peanut bunker, silversides, and small herring—are flooding into the river, bringing hungry predators with them. According to the latest from On The Water, stripers are starting to stir with the cooler nights, and there have been early catches around New York Harbor and just north into Yonkers and Tarrytown. Bluefish, too, are making their presence known around river mouths and along city piers. Fluke (summer flounder) are still hanging on, but their bite is starting to slow as water temps drop, giving way to more porgy and snapper blue action. Locals at Keyport Bait and Tackle just across the bay report snappers showing in better numbers and porgies stacked on the rock piles—both patterns mirrored in the lower Hudson.

As for amounts and types of fish caught this week: schoolie striped bass are showing up all along Manhattan’s West Side piers, especially at first and last light. You’ll find bluefish blitzing bait, especially as the tide starts ripping—snappers one moment, two-pound choppers the next. Porgies are a steady bet near the pilings and rocky mouths around Edgewater, NJ, and City Island; use clam or sandworm on hi-lo rigs for best results. The city’s fluke bite faded some but not out—caught mostly on Gulp! grubs and fluke belly near the Battery and the mouth of the Harlem River.

For bait and lures, here’s what’s scoring best now:
- For striped bass: bloodworms or chunk bunker on fish-finder rigs during slack tide, transitioning to swimming plugs (think SP Minnows, Yo-Zuri Crystal Minnows) or paddle-tail soft plastics (white or bunker) as the current picks up.
- For bluefish: noisy surface poppers in the morning or cut bunker if they’re schooling deep; Kastmasters and metal spoons are never a bad call for quick retrieval.
- Fluke and porgies: drift bucktails tipped with Gulp! or squid, or simply use double dropper rigs with clam strips.
- Snappers: small Kastmaster spoons, snapper poppers with spearing, or live killifish under a bobber.

Hot spots for today: Try Pier 25 and Pier 40 on Manhattan’s West Side early, just as that first light hits. For more elbow room and less crowd, check out the rocky shoreline just north of the George Washington Bridge on the Jersey side, or swing down to Brooklyn Bridge Park where stripers and blues push bait against the pylons as the tide drops.

Fish activity should increase into the evening with that dropping tide, so don’t hang up your rod too early. Remember, fishing with the right bait on the right tide turns a slow day into hero stories.

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Artificial Lure reporting for Hudson River, New York City on Wednesday, September 10, 2025. Today’s sunrise touched the water at 6:34 a.m. and you can expect sunset right around 7:31 p.m. Anglers got a moody start with thick clouds, temps in the low 60s at dawn, climbing into the mid-70s by midday. Breezy conditions persist, with northeast winds at 15 to 20 knots and gusts up to 25 knots, keeping smaller craft hugging the shoreline and piers. There’s a chance of scattered showers moving through, so keep those slickers handy, especially along exposed banks and piers.

Tides are always a major story on the Hudson. According to NOAA, we’re coming off a morning slack tide. High tide around 6:00 a.m. brought in the baitfish and set up strong currents, but anglers will see decreasing flow as the day wears on. The next low tide is right after lunch, making midmorning and late afternoon the prime windows for active feeding.

Fish activity is picking up as the river cools, with fall migration getting underway. Locals and guides have reported solid catches over the past few days. Schoolie striped bass are making appearances near Pier 25 and Pier 40. These young stripers are feeding aggressively at first light and again at dusk. The best action has been casting from pier edges just upriver or trolling near drop-offs with shallow crankbaits or bloodworms. Soft plastic shads, retrieved with a slow twitch, are working especially well—many are switching to pearl or chartreuse in today’s overcast light.

Bluefish numbers have increased, with several anglers pulling 3- to 7-pounders in the late evenings. Topwater poppers and metal spoons are matching the frenzied surface blitzes around the edges of Pier 57 and Pier 84. If blues are smashing through the bunker schools, switch to wire leaders to save your tackle.

Weakfish are also in play, mainly caught along the muddy channels by Pier 40. Fresh clam bits and sandworms drifted close to bottom are getting the most bites, especially as outgoing tide stirs the riverbed.

Catfish and common carp remain steady for patient bank anglers. Chicken livers and cut bait are still the local favorites, with some big channel cats reported near the World Financial Center bulkhead.

For lure selection today, go with:
- Bucktail jigs in white or yellow; add a grub tail if water clarity is poor
- Metal spoons and diamond jigs for bluefish
- Soft plastic paddletails for striped bass
- Cut bunker and live eels after dark for a possible trophy bass

Live bait still gets it done if you can source fresh bunker, sandworms, or bloodworms at the local shops. Bass Pro Shops just had a sale over Labor Day, so if your spools and tackle need freshening, now’s the time.

Hot spots to target:
- Pier 25 and Pier 40 for stripers and weakfish on dawn and dusk feeds
- Pier 57 and Pier 84 for bluefish runs, especially as the sun drops low
- The World Financial Center seawall for steady catfish action all day

With the fall run beginning to ramp up, keep an eye on early migratory pushes—expect action to only improve as temps drop and daylight gets shorter.

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Good morning, anglers—Artificial Lure here with your Hudson River NYC fishing report for Sunday, September 7th, 2025.

First light came right at 6:45AM and we’ll see sunset tonight at 6:49PM, so you’ve got a solid day ahead for chasing those fall-time fish. The tides today at Chelsea Docks have the first low at 4:45AM, high rolling in at 10:51AM, another low at 5:10PM, and the final high tonight at 11:05PM, all courtesy of Tide-Forecast.com. That means your prime bite windows, especially for stripers and blues, are lining up with the late morning incoming and that dusk high—keep those in mind when setting your alarms and planning where to cast.

Weather’s shaping up classic early September—mild temps topping out in the upper 70s by midday, light SW winds, and only a stray chance of a passing shower. Expect the river to have just a touch of color after last week’s spotty showers—not chocolate milk, but enough stain for the predators to ambush baits along drop-offs and rock piles.

Let’s talk fish activity. According to the September 5th episode of the “Hudson River, New York City Daily Fishing Report,” anglers this week scored decent numbers of schoolie striped bass at first and last light, with a few slot fish mixed in. The bluefish are still in the mix, running a bit bigger than last week, and reports from Hudson Piers in Yonkers mention the occasional doormat fluke still around for patient bottom draggers. Expect catches of white perch and channel cats to ramp up with the warming afternoons, especially around submerged pilings and current breaks.

Best lures have been 5-inch soft plastics on 3/8 to half-ounce jig heads, white or bunker color for stripers. Bluefish are smashing topwater poppers and noisy spooks—think chrome or bone finish, especially if there’s a little chop on the water. For fluke, chartreuse bucktails tipped with a Gulp! minnow or strip of squid have fooled most keepers pulled this week. Bait anglers continue to find success with fresh chunk bunker, sandworms, and cut mackerel, especially on the slower outgoing tides.

Hot spots: If you’re heading out on foot, Riverside Park’s piers between 70th and 125th have been producing, especially at the change of tides. Pier 84 and the bulkheads near Chelsea Docks remain reliable for both stripers and the occasional blue—just watch out for the heavy boat traffic near midday. Up north, the Yonkers waterfront around Hudson Piers is holding good numbers, and you might even tangle with an early fall-run weakfish if you put in the time.

Pro tip: Don’t forget to downsize your offering if you see bass feeding on bay anchovies—Abe from The Average Angler suggests switching to tiny flies or small paddle tails, especially when that “snot bait” gets thick in the current rips.

Wrapping up, the word on the River is: time your trips for moving water, keep an eye on the western bank piers, and be willing to experiment with both bait and lures. The late summer transition is in full swing—expect lively action through the next moon phase.

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Hudson River anglers, Artificial Lure here with your September 6, 2025, fishing report—straight from the city that never sleeps and the river that never rests. Let’s jump right into conditions and action for today.

Right now, the city is waking up to **clear skies, a gentle breeze out of the east, and a high temperatures heading for the mid-80s**. Sunrise was at 6:28am and sunset will clock in at 7:17pm. Today’s tide for the lower Hudson shows **high just before 8am, low around 2pm, and another high after 8 this evening**, giving you prime moving water both early and late—a perfect window for feeding fish. Gabriel Tackle Co. confirms light NE winds today, seas at 2-3 feet offshore, and comfortable boating conditions all around the region.

On the water in the city stretch, this week has been a blast for late-summer mixed-bag fishing. According to the New York City Hudson River Daily Fishing Report from September 3rd, **the river’s been giving up a steady pick of striped bass—including schoolies and a couple of solid slots—as well as decent runs of bluefish, and good numbers of fluke**. Local reports also mention a bit of bycatch with a few weakfish mingling near Pier 84 and off the Battery.

**Striped bass:** Early morning and dusk have been producing best on both tides. Bait’s thick with pods of peanut bunker and juvenile anchovies all up and down the seawalls. The schoolies are in close, feasting on these. Early risers casting topwater (like Zara Spooks or small pencil poppers) from Riverside Park down to Battery Park have gotten fast hits just past the slack. Midday, switch to soft plastics—white or chartreuse paddle tails—and bucktail jigs tipped with pork rind or Gulp for deeper current seams.

**Bluefish:** Packs of 1–3 pound choppers are slamming spoons, metal jigs, and swimming plugs along the rip lines. Best action’s been found near Pier 96 and the Jersey-bound channel edges. If you’ve got bigger gear, toss a flutter spoon or a 2-ounce Kastmaster.

**Fluke:** The channel edges south of the Intrepid and near Jersey City parks are producing keeper-sized summer flounder on Gulp swimming mullet or bucktails tipped with squid. Work the drop-offs at mid-tide and let that rig bounce right on the bottom.

**Live bait:** Always a winner if you want a sure bet—live eels and live peanut bunker are tops for slot bass, while cut bunker and mackerel chunks will tempt the larger blues when they roll through.

If artificials are your game, with peanut bunker and anchovy hatches still thick, tie on smaller paddle tails, swim shads, or even micro-minnow lures. When targeting blues or albies, metals like Deadly Dicks, Epoxy Jigs, or diamond jigs score the fast-moving fish. According to regional tackle shops and the “On The Water” reports, bunker-colored and olive or pink hues are working best right now.

**Hot spots:**
- **Pier 96 to 72nd Street seawall**: Best for early stripers and bluefish mixed in the shallower edge.
- **Battery Park rip lines and the ferry slips**: Productive for fluke, with bonus weakfish possible on light bucktails.
- If you’ve got access to a small boat or kayak, the Jersey channel slope—between Liberty State Park and Hoboken—has been hot on the evening incoming for blues and schoolie bass.

Tautog are starting to show on rocky bottom structure near the George Washington Bridge and piers, and crabbing is still excellent off the lower piers if you’re after a seafood bonus.

Quick reminder: the fall bite is just waking up! “On The Water” notes big bass are staging just offshore and the stage is set for the fall run as soon as waters cool a tad. Today, stick with early and late tides, match the hatch with your lure size, and keep it moving if the bite slows—you’ll find fish on the feed with so much bait around.

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Good morning, anglers—Artificial Lure here with your Hudson River NYC fishing report for Friday, September 5th, 2025.

Sunrise hit at 6:26 AM and expect sunset around 7:24 PM. We’ve got a high tide peaking late morning, about 9:05 AM, then dropping off through the early afternoon—the kind of moving water that lights up the bite. Weatherwise, we’re starting out with partly cloudy skies and temps climbing into the low 70s by midday. Winds are light out of the northwest, and the water’s holding at a comfortable late-summer temp.

The fishing’s lively from Midtown’s piers down through Battery Park and up past Inwood. Striped bass continue to be the main story, especially early morning and just after sunset, with more schoolies moving upriver. There’s been a bump up in bluefish activity the last few days—reports from local boaters and pier regulars say choppers in the 2–6 pound range blitzing bait along the channel edges and some even smashing topwaters near Pier 84 and the Intrepid docks. A few lucky folks even hooked into Spanish mackerel chasing peanut bunker right off Pier 96—rare but not unheard of for this time of year. According to On the Water’s latest regional report, the east end’s seeing the early push of the fall run, which lines up with what’s showing here in Gotham.

Bottom fishing is solid for late-season fluke, especially around Battery Park and the Statue—multiple anglers have weighed in keeper-sized fish up to 23 inches in the last week, with a handful of keeper black sea bass mixed in around the pilings and deeper drop-offs. Reports from tackle shops just across the river in Jersey City and Hoboken are showing catches of weakfish and the occasional triggerfish, mostly on the Jersey flats but with potential on the NY side near Liberty State Park.

Your best baits today are going to be live or fresh-cut bunker for stripers and blues, while the diehard fluke chasers are killing it with Gulp! nemesis grubs in pink shine, white, or chartreuse. Berkley Saltwater Gulp! or classic squid strips are drawing solid hits—especially as the tide drops out and fluke move into deeper water. For lures, don’t leave home without a selection of bucktails (white or chartreuse in the 1- to 2-ounce range), spooled with a fluke belly trailer or Gulp!. For blues, stickbaits and topwater plugs like Super Strike or Tsunami Poppers get the adrenaline going on an explosive strike—black and chrome has been the ticket this week.

If you’re targetting panfish or weakfish, try a small jig or paddle-tail plastic in white or pink. Sabiki rigs tipped with real or artificial bloodworms have drawn in spot and small porgies for the kids.

Hot spots to check out today:

- **Pier 96 / Clinton Cove** – Great structure, active currents, and always fish in the mix; early morning for stripers, mid-day for fluke.
- **South Cove / Battery Park** – Solid fluke and blues action close to shore on dropping tide.
- **East 79th Street Boat Basin** – Good for blues and the occasional late-summer weakfish, especially as bait schools bunch up on the outgoing tide.

Looking ahead, schools of small menhaden are thick from Riverside Park up to 125th Street, and it’s only going to get better as we push toward the new moon. Don’t be surprised if you spot the first bigger bass showing up as we close out September. Remember, bass and bluefish size and bag limits are strictly enforced—check the latest DEC regs and keep it legal.

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Artificial Lure here with your Hudson River, NYC fishing report for Wednesday, September 3rd, 2025.

We had a textbook late-summer day out on the river—temperatures crested in the high 70s to low 80s, skies mostly sunny with a light breeze pushing in from the south-southwest at 5 to 8 mph. Sunrise came early at 6:23 AM and you’ll see the sun slip behind the skyline just before 7:25 PM. Weather like this means ideal conditions for most of your favorite river species.

Tide-watchers: The Hudson hit high tide just before noon today with a strong incoming running through the late morning, topping off activity along Manhattan’s west side piers and the Jersey flats. Low tide followed in the late afternoon, so the window right before and after lunch saw the hottest bite.

Fishing action has picked up with water temps staying in that upper 70-degree range. Based on recent catches logged on GreatAnglers.com and consistent buzz from the local piers, you’ve got a mixed bag just below the surface. Schoolie striped bass have shown up in good numbers, especially around the pilings near Pier 40 and Chelsea Piers. Oyster toadfish are getting nabbed in the deeper pockets off the Battery; a few fishers reported 11-inchers last week on cut mullet and squid. Bluefish blitzes have been brief but furious just south of the George Washington Bridge, usually popping up during rapid changes in current.

Late summer fluke (summer flounder) are sticking close to structure, especially on the Jersey side around the old docks and the mouth of the Harlem River. Best action for fluke has come on bucktail jigs tipped with Gulp! curltails or strips of squid—chartreuse is the color this week. Anglers working drop-shot rigs with spearing or soft plastics (like Zoom Flukes) are also getting into some feisty flatfish, though most are in the 16–19” range with the odd keeper sliding over the rail.

If you’re set on stripers, nighttime and dawn have produced best. Tossing small paddletail swimbaits in bunker or silver patterns tight to shoreline rocks and eddies is drawing quick strikes. For bait, live eels remain the top producer for bigger bass, but fresh bunker chunks set on a fishfinder rig will do work, especially on the evening outgoing.

Don’t overlook the panfish: white perch and yellow perch are hitting nightcrawlers near the Intrepid, and locals report snapper blues schooling thick under schools of peanut bunker at Pier 84. Some folks even picked up a couple of good-sized largemouths near Spuyten Duyvil using black and blue jigs, according to recent logs.

Hot spots today:
- The south side of Pier 40: strong mix of striped bass, perch, and the occasional blue—get there at first light or dusk for best results.
- Inwood Hill Park shoreline and the flats off Riverbank State Park: decent fluke action and a must-try for snapper blues if you’re out with the kids.

Remember, top lures for the Hudson now:
- Bucktail jigs (chartreuse or white), tipped with Gulp! or squid
- Soft plastic swimbaits (bunker & silver patterns)
- Metal spoons for bluefish and schoolie bass
- Classic topwaters at dawn (Zara Spooks, Pop-Rs)

For those bait-fishing, cut bunker and live eels will put you in prime position for stripers, and squid strips are tempting both toadfish and fluke.

Last but not least, even a couple “bonus” sightings: a few lucky boaters reported a humpback whale surfacing near the Brooklyn Bridge earlier this week, so keep your eyes peeled for more than fins out there!

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Hudson River anglers, this is Artificial Lure with your Sunday, August 31st local fishing report for New York City. Let’s get right into the day on the water.

First off, your tides at Chelsea Docks are: high tide at 2:44am (3.45 ft), low at 8:33am (1.48 ft), another high at 3:09pm (4.19 ft), and low again at 10:07pm (1.47 ft). With sunrise at 6:22am and sunset rolling in at 7:29pm, you’ll have more than thirteen hours of day to work those banks and piers to your advantage. Water movement will be strong through the morning outgoing and midafternoon incoming, so plan accordingly—fish feed heavy through these changes, especially around the piers and rock piles.

Weather-wise, the marine forecast from the National Data Buoy Center has northeasterly winds 10-20 knots, seas at 3-4 feet, and generally clear skies this morning. Perfect for inshore work, but if you’re bringing a boat, watch for chop in the afternoon as winds pick up.

Fish activity is up this week. According to the latest recaps from GreatAnglers.com and recent local catches, the Hudson around NYC is seeing hungry summer stripers, solid runs of bluefish in the low-light hours, with white perch and schoolie bass biting steady from the piers. Several anglers connected with keeper-sized striped bass after dark using bright chartreuse plugs and bunker chunks off Riverside Park and Chelsea Piers. A few nice weakfish have also been reported closer to dusk near Battery Park—glittery paddle tails were hot.

Best baits and lures right now: live bunker, fresh cut chunk, and sandworms never disappoint in these waters. On the artificial side, top picks are 5-inch paddle tail plastics on a 3/4oz jighead, bone-colored spooks in the shallows, and brightly colored bucktail jigs for covering water near structure. For perch, you can’t go wrong with nightcrawlers on a simple fishfinder rig or small silver spoons.

Looking to dial in? Here are today’s hotspots:
- The cluster of piers between 69th and 79th Streets, on the Upper West Side—known for productive striper hits during changing tides.
- The Battery Park seawall in lower Manhattan for mixed-species action—outgoing afternoon tides bring predatory fish in close.
- For more elbow room, head north near Inwood Hill Park—reports of active bluefish blitzes just after first light.

With late summer warmth and classic end-of-August tidal swings, the waters are alive and the fish are cooperating. Early risers scored best before the boat and ferry traffic ramps up, but there’s solid action throughout the day if you chase the tide and keep baits moving.

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Hudson River anglers—this is Artificial Lure coming to you with your local fishing recap for Saturday, August 30, 2025. Sunrise kicked off at 6:21 AM and expect to fish till sunset at 7:31 PM, giving plenty of daylight to chase the late summer bite. According to tide-forecast.com for the Chelsea Docks section of the Hudson, your tidal marks are a low at 7:30 AM, peaking with a high at 2:22 PM, then dropping off with another low at 8:59 PM. The water movement should give you productive windows, especially leading up to the afternoon high tide—prime hunting for stripers and blues.

Weather-wise, the National Weather Service is calling for northwest winds 10 to 15 knots in the morning, calming as we head toward mid-day with seas running a mild 2 to 3 feet. That’s ideal for both shore and small craft anglers, and comfortable enough for city pier regulars and kayak hustlers alike.

Right now, the Hudson is seeing a classic late-August mix. Striped bass are starting to show more interest as the water cools; peanut bunker and herring are fueling some mini-blitzes, especially around the mouths of creeks, marina mouths, and deep channel edges. On theWater.com reports striper and bluefish action is on the rise with some double-digit blues moving just offshore, and sporadic weakfish are still around especially closer to Piermont Marsh and the Tappan Zee.

Fish activity's been best early and late, but mid-tide cycles are pulling a mix of species. The past few days have seen solid striper action to 28 inches, lots of cocktail blues, and decent numbers of channel catfish for those anchoring up near structure. Local pier regulars also report small fluke and porgies taking bait in deeper eddies.

For lures, stick to what’s local and matching the hatch—4” to 6” soft plastic paddle tails in pearl or bunker pattern are putting in work for schoolie bass and blues. Topwater spooks and poppers in the early morning are getting explosive hits from blues and resident stripers near the surface. Bucktail jigs tipped with Gulp! are still king, especially if you’re targeting fluke around rocky drop-offs.

If bait's your game, live bunker and chunk mackerel are reliable for stripers, while bloodworms and fresh clams are still pulling catfish and a few perch. Near the marsh edges, cut herring and soft shell crab are pulling in weakfish and the odd schoolie.

NYC parks fishing programs confirm more than 85 species are in play in these estuarine stretches, and this season has already seen porgy, black sea bass, and the rare Spanish mackerel make brief inshore appearances, especially south of the George Washington Bridge.

A couple of hot spots worth your effort:
- **Pier 96 in Manhattan**—good structure, regulated access, and plenty of current swings, known for late summer stripers, blues, and even the odd weakfish.
- **Henry Hudson Park at Riverdale**—access to deeper channels and natural shoreline, often hot for channel cats, perch, and stripers working bait through late August.

Don’t be surprised if you spot schools of bait, and when you do, cast right on the edge. For fly angling, mid-morning dry-dropper rigs and classic Clouser minnows are favored based on recent social media catches.

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Hudson River anglers, it's Artificial Lure with your Friday, August 29th, 2025 fishing report right here in New York City. Summer’s winding down, sunrise was at 6:19 AM, sunset coming at 7:41 PM tonight. It’s a clear morning after that recent muggy spell, with temps around 70 at dawn and rising into the low 80s by the afternoon. Winds are light and variable, perfect for a day on the river. The tidal swing today is solid—high tide just after 6:30 AM, then low around 12:45 PM—so expect current to pick up on the ebb mid-morning and prime fishing to run through the first half of the day.

Let’s talk fish activity: Striped bass are making themselves known again with the cooler nights; larger schools have been spotted shadowing bunker in the lower river stretches and near Pier 25, and the fall run is teasing its start, according to On The Water reports, with blitzes beginning to pop up along local beaches, rivers, and bays. Bluefish are always in the mix this time of year, slashing through peanut bunker schools all along the urban shoreline—great action early and late in the day when those bait balls come close[On The Water].

Just north in Raritan Bay, a mixed bag of bluefish, fluke, croakers, and spot have been active, with striped bass up to 40 pounds being reported after recent weather, and the momentum is spreading downstream to the city[On The Water; Northern New Jersey Fishing Report]. Tautog are prowling rocky structure from Governors Island to Edgewater piers, and party boats are finding keeper fluke rebounding after the recent storm. Out toward the Tappan Zee and Yonkers, the catfish bite remains steady, especially after dusk.

Best lures and baits today: If you’re targeting stripers, go with 5-7” white or chartreuse soft plastic swim shads, or bunker-patterned paddle tails. Early topwater walkers or pencil poppers can be deadly near dawn when the surface shows signs of life. For bluefish, nothing beats a metal spoon or a classic diamond jig, but have some wire leaders ready—those teeth mean business. Fluke are taking bucktail jigs tipped with Gulp! or spearing; add a teaser rig up top when the drift is slow. Tautog are responding to green crabs fished tight to structure on a simple bottom rig.

Hotspots today:
- Pier 25 and Pier 40, especially during the ebb tide, for striper and bluefish ambushes.
- The inshore flats south of the George Washington Bridge, where the outgoing tide concentrates bait and draws in both big blues and fluke.
- The Harlem River mouth and Roosevelt Island piers for a chance at a mix of stripers, blues, and the occasional blackfish.

Recent catches have included a dozen bluefish per boat in a morning run, several keeper fluke from the jetties by Battery Park, and even a pair of schoolie stripers landed from shore near the 79th Street Boat Basin. Anglers drifting live bunker or casting big plastics have had the best luck with the larger fish. Night owls are still reporting good numbers of channel catfish schooled up at the deeper bends north of Dyckman Street, mostly landed on cut bunker or chicken liver.

As always, the early morning bite has been prime, but don’t overlook the last hour before sunset—fish are feeding harder on those tide changes as we shift toward fall patterns.

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Alright, folks, it's Artificial Lure coming to you with today's Hudson River fishing report for Thursday, August 28, 2025, right here in New York City.

Let’s set the scene: today we had a classic late August pattern rolling in. Sunrise hit us at 6:19 AM and sunset is right around 7:36 PM. Air temps climbed to the mid-80s by afternoon, humidity hanging in the air, but a light WNW breeze took the edge off by late day. The sky’s been mostly clear after that stretch of wild weather from Erin, so the river itself has settled—tides are running on a typical mixed semidiurnal cycle, with low slack at mid-morning and a solid incoming all afternoon. That evening tide from 5:30 PM onward is always prime for the big bites.

Let’s talk fish. According to On The Water’s latest, the start of the striper fall run is heating up and anglers are reporting blitzes—striped bass have been smashing peanut bunker from the harbor edges right up into the North River piers and off the Battery. Blues and the occasional Spanish mackerel are chasing bait right alongside the bass on these tidal swings. Sea bass activity is also trending up, though you’ll need to work deeper structure for keepers; party boats out of Jersey report a few ocean fluke filtering into Raritan stretches, and a handful have come up from local piers and jetties as well.

Closer to home, cast the west side—Pier 40, Battery Park, and the embankment near Riverside Park are holding bait and getting real attention at dusk. The East River confluence, especially around the Williamsburg Bridge pilings, has seen solid schoolie striper action on the tide flip, and South Street piers had short but fierce bluefish flurries right before sunset the last two evenings.

Reports from Julian’s Bait and Tackle say croaker, spot, and snapper blues are thick in the bay and upper harbor—prime targets for families and anyone jigging with light tackle. Crabbers are filling buckets along the slips too; can’t blame them with this water temp ticking up and plenty of bait in the system.

So what’s working? Local sharpies are throwing topwater walkers and spooks right as the light falls off—bone and shad patterns work great with all these peanut bunker around. Soft swimbaits on half-ounce heads and white bucktail jigs tipped with Gulp in nuclear chicken or chartreuse are pulling fluke and sea bass both off the bottom. For bait anglers, chunked bunker and fresh clam strips fished on fish-finder rigs have accounted for keeper blues and the odd summer bass. Live killies or fathead minnows are effective if you’re targeting fluke on sandy pockets.

If you want hot spots, hit:
- Pier 25 to Pier 40 on the west side after 6 PM—perfect for the evening striper and blue blitz as schools push bait up against the old pilings.
- The Battery Park seawall at high tide—often overlooked, but recent mornings have seen a pod of keeper stripers herding peanuts right up against the rocks.
- Wards Island fishing pier and the Harlem River mouth—fantastic for mixed bag action, especially on a moving tide, and easy pickings for snappers and schoolies.

Wherever you fish, remember the dog days are winding down and fall migration is just gearing up—the next few weeks will only get hotter as more fish move in.

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Good morning anglers, this is Artificial Lure coming to you with your Hudson River and NYC fishing report for Saturday, August 16, 2025.

The sun rose over the city at 6:01 a.m. this morning, with that signature late summer orange. We’re in for a classic August day, with highs around 81 degrees, light east winds at 5 to 10 knots, and a touch of humidity hanging over the water. Conditions are ideal for both shore and boat fishing. Tidal data from nearby stations show the morning outgoing tide should provide moving water till about noon, offering a prime bite window for those out early.

Let’s talk fish. White perch are absolutely flooding the tidal Hudson from northern Manhattan all the way northward—sloopclearwater’s recent posts call perch “abundant,” and that’s no exaggeration. Lots of short stripers and blues are popping up along the piers and around the mouths of tributaries, but the keepers have been a bit spotty this week, with most action on the overnight and twilight tides. Reports from On The Water and recent catches indicate plenty of mixed-size bluefish and schoolie striped bass, especially on sections where sand eels and silversides are schooling. If you’re targeting something bigger, the South Street Seaport stretch up through the George Washington Bridge has seen better action on chunked bunker at night, but bluefish have been snipping live baits as well.

In terms of variety, the lower river and connected estuaries still have some solid fluke action right in the wash. Bottom bouncers and jigged bucktails tipped with Gulp! mullet or spearing are raking in shorts with the odd 19-inch keeper in the mix—nothing crazy, but good bend-in-the-rod stuff. The downtown piers have also seen improved blackfish and sea bass activity around pilings on green crabs and Asian shore crabs, so a fiddler crab worked tight to structure is a smart play.

For baits today, bloodworms and sandworms are best for perch and panfish. Live eels work at night for stripers—especially if you’re patient near the bridge shadows. For blues, nothing beats chunked bunker. On the hardware side, white paddletails, small gold spoons, and shallow-running plugs have all been producing. Inline spinners and small crankbaits fished on the edge of current seams and eddies, as YouTube’s river fishing crowd demonstrates, are killer this time of year.

Hot spots worth checking:
- The 125th Street Pier up to Riverbank State Park, especially for morning perch and bass.
- Battery Park bulkheads and the Brooklyn waterfront for bluefish on the moving tide.
- Inlets at Spuyten Duyvil and the Harlem River confluence; excellent ambush points for both perch and schoolie bass.

Fluke and black sea bass are active for boaters working the channel ledges from Jersey City upriver—just be mindful to stay out of heavy traffic lanes. For those on foot, anywhere you find structure—think piers, rocky points, and riprap—has potential right now, especially if you fish the two hours around the tide changes.

Summing up: Local veterans say this is “the best perch run in a couple years,” with decent mixed bag action on blues and bass to keep lines tight. Be sure to get out before the sun gets too high, and don’t overlook small lures or natural baits. If you catch a cooler full, share your photos and stories with us and your fellow river rats.

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Good morning from the Hudson, this is Artificial Lure with your August 10th local fishing report for New York City’s most storied stretch of water. Conditions are lining up for a classic late-summer bite right here in the city. Let’s get into the details.

We’ve got a beautiful run of weather today, topping out in the high 70s, light east winds shaping up around 10 knots, and seas running 3 to 4 feet if you’re out off the piers. Sunrise was at 6:01 AM with sunset to wrap up at 8:02 PM—so you’ve got plenty of daylight to wet a line. Tides are working in our favor: high was around 5:05 AM with another coming at 5:05 PM, and low tide right around 11:30 AM according to Tides4Fishing. That big tidal swing—today’s coefficient is 80, a real mover—means stronger currents and fish moving to feed with the flowing water.

Let’s talk activity. Just yesterday, the Hudson River Park’s Big City Fishing crew at Pier 51 shared their catch lineup: the usual cast of striped bass, bluefish, white perch, and some fluke all getting hooked up and released. Over 200 species call the Hudson home, and right now, the action is solid for the summer regulars. Stripers are showing up along the deeper channels, especially during the moving tides, and schoolie blues are blitzing bait pods at first and last light. Fluke are still active on sandy drop-offs close to the pier pilings and bulkheads.

Recent catches reported by Hudson River Park and local anglers highlight small stripers in the 16-24 inch class—remember, these are mainly catch-and-release due to city limits—but if you’re after fun, they’re fired up and fighting. Fluke catches are steady in the lower estuary with a few legal keepers for those bouncing bucktails tipped with Gulp! or spearing. Reports from Spreaker’s NYC Hudson River Daily Fishing Report say nighttime soakers using cut bunker are connecting with chunky catfish and the occasional large eel, while perch are attacking worms and small jigs near riprap.

Best baits and lures? For stripers and blues, you can’t go wrong with soft-plastic paddle tails in bunker or shiner colorways, and mid-size metal spoons like Kastmasters or Hopkins fished on a moderate retrieve along the current seams. If you’re bottom bumping for fluke, a chartreuse bucktail with a Gulp! swimming mullet is the hot ticket. Nighttime anglers doing well on chunked bunker or live eels pitched out near eddy lines and deeper pilings. For the panfish and perch crowd, try a simple nightcrawler on a small jighead under a float near the piers.

Hot spots this weekend:
- **Pier 51 at Hudson River Park**: family-friendly, good access, and a proven bite for a mix of summer visitors.
- **The channel edges near Pier 40 and the mouth of the Harlem River**: solid structure, mixing currents, and plenty of bait movement attracting predatory fish.

Crabbing’s worth a go at the docks this week too, with lots of keepers being pulled up off the pilings. If you’re bringing kids, a drop line and chicken leg can keep them busy all morning.

That’s the latest from your hometown waterway. Keep an eye on the tides, respect the river, and remember to snap those catch-and-release photos for the memories. Thanks for tuning in—be sure to subscribe for tomorrow’s update and share those big-fish stories with your fellow anglers. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.

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Artificial Lure here with your August 9, 2025 Hudson River NYC fishing report.

Sunrise came at 5:33 a.m., and anglers had a fresh, cloudy morning with a high near 81 degrees expected and moderate humidity. Sunset tonight is at 8:44 p.m., so you’ve got good daylight for evening fishing—especially with clouds softening the glare and keeping fish cruising shallower. Today’s tidal swing sees high tide rolling through just after sunrise and again late evening; if you’re planning to hit the water, those periods around tide change are your best bet for active feeding.

Fish activity all season has been solid, with over 85 species found right around the Estuarine Sanctuary and piers from Jane St up past the Manhattan shoreline. Stripers and bluefish are the main headliners right now. Recent reports from Hudson River Park and On The Water show plenty of schoolie stripers getting caught early on topwaters and live baits, especially in low-light hours around pier structure and bridges. Bluefish are spread from Battery Park up past the George Washington Bridge, with some bigger choppers mixing in among the blitzing schools.

For bottom fishing, fluke are holding in the deeper holes and slopes around the West Side piers—especially Pier 51, Pier 25, and off the old pilings near Tribeca. Sea bass and the occasional triggerfish are caught on dropper rigs tipped with clam or squid strips, and anglers have been picking away at porgies on sandworm and small jigs. Triggerfish have become almost common in the past couple weeks—try small pieces of shrimp or sandworm tight to the bottom for a fast bite.

Best lures for stripers have been soft plastics like 4” paddle tails in bunker or pearl, and classic bucktail jigs bounced near current seams or rocky edges. A few locals have reported solid topwater action with spook-style walkers at first light—a white or bone color gets the most attention when the herring fry are running. Live bait remains king for big bass: fresh bunker chunks or live eels fished around shadow lines and bridge abutments will produce, especially around slack and early ebb tide. For bluefish, stick with durable plugs, metal spoons, or cut bunker—the bite can be furious when they’re chasing bait.

Fluke have been favoring smaller bucktail jigs around 1oz, tipped with a strip of gulp or squid. The hot bait has consistently been gulp swimming mullet in nuclear chicken and chartreuse; bounce them slowly along the bottom in the deeper channel slots.

Recent catches have ranged from a handful of schoolie bass up to 28" near Pier 25 to some bigger blues pushing 8 pounds off Pier 66 at dusk. Fluke catches are mostly shorts but enough keepers for dinner if you stick with incoming tide and work the channel edges. Bottom anglers are reporting decent numbers of porgies and sea bass, with action picking up during overcast afternoons.

If you’re looking for hot spots:
- **Pier 51:** The sanctuary waters are loaded with bait and structure; shady areas draw big bass and mixed bag success.
- **Pier 25 and Battery Park:** Great for evening topwater, mixed structure, and strong outgoing tide.
- **West Harlem Piers:** Consistent bluefish and stripers around dusk and dawn, plus good access for casting.

Remember, the River Project and HRPK always encourage catch-and-release, especially with the ongoing consumption advisory updates from NYSDOH—keep conservation in mind, especially with younger anglers eager to join in.

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Hudson River anglers, it’s Friday, August 8th, and you’re tuned in to your daily fishing report with Artificial Lure bringing you the lowdown straight from the banks and jetties of New York City. Let’s dive right in—conditions, catches, bait, and hot spots for today’s action.

Weather this morning is cooperative: sunrise came just after 6:00am with a pleasant high up near 78 degrees, east winds are running 10 to 15 knots with some gusts up to 20, and waves on the main river stretch rounding off around four feet. Sunset clocks in tonight at 8:05pm. According to Gabriel Tackle’s August 7 report, we’re working with a high tide around 6:54 this morning with another on the way just after 7:00pm; lows are midday—watch those currents if you’re drifting or anchoring around the bridge stanchions or docks.

Fishing in the Hudson system is lining up as a mixed bag, classic for August. The estuary is alive with a mix of migratory and resident species. The recent On The Water fishing report says striped bass are still prowling strong in the lower river and harbor at first light, often feeding aggressively on sand eels, baby bunker, and herring fry. Anglers targeting stripers have reported success on soft plastics imitating bunker and herring. For live bait, eels remain a top choice at dawn or dusk, especially near structure, pilings, and the big current breaks.

Bluefish are mixed in, notably feisty with plenty of school-sized fish hammering topwater lures and metal spoons by Roosevelt Island and Liberty State Park piers. Topwater action is best at sunrise, with poppers and walk-the-dog baits drawing explosive strikes.

Bottom fishing has picked up too: fluke are being taken in surprising numbers down near the Battery and off the Jersey flats, with some keepers right in the wash. A squid strip or Gulp! swimming mullet bounced on a bucktail jig is your best bet around river mouths and adjacent sandy spots. Sea bass and porgies are showing near deeper structure—try cut clam or squid on hi-lo rigs if you’re fishing deeper pilings or the ship channel edges.

Gabriel Tackle and On The Water both note the continued presence of triggerfish and blackfish (tautog) around the rocky banks and bridges—green crab is the classic tog bait, and even a fresh fiddler will get thumped if you can find them. Blackfish action is best on the slack and start of incoming tide along places like Pier 40 and the Harlem River bridges.

If you’re a lure angler, match the hatch—this time of year, translucent and green-pumpkin soft baits, boot-tail swimbaits, and small bunker imitations are killer, as Terry from Wired2Fish points out. Glide baits, magdraft-style swimbaits, oversized squarebills, and buzzbaits work well in the dog days, especially when fished slow with thoughtful pauses, particularly near ambush points like riprap or submerged timber.

The Hudson River Estuary is loaded with life now, as highlighted recently by researchers on YouTube—it plays host to white perch, channel catfish, and the occasional oddball like the oyster toadfish. For cats, stinkbaits or cut bunker fished after sunset can rack up numbers from Stuyvesant to the George Washington Bridge bulkheads.

Hot spots today:
- Brooklyn Bridge Park (catch the morning and evening bites for bass and blues).
- The piers off West Harlem and in Jersey City (notably Pier C) are seeing steady action for mixed species, including bottom fish, stripers, and panfish.
- For a quick hit on the way home, the banks below the Tappan Zee Bridge have seen fluke and porgy action.
- Liberty State Park and the mouth of the East River are also seeing surface action for stripers and bluefish when the bait is thick.

Remember, the NYS Department of Health is updating safe-eating advisories for Hudson River fish, so check posted signs and consider catch-and-release for the big breeders and migratory species.

That’s your Hudson River update for today—the bass are biting, the bluefish are blitzing, and there’s never been a better time to get out. Thanks for tuning in! Don’t forget to subscribe for your daily fix. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.

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Hudson River anglers, it’s Artificial Lure with your on-the-water update for August 6, 2025. Summer’s in full swing along Manhattan’s edge today, and the Hudson’s been serving up classic urban angling—strong variety, decent numbers, and that inimitable riverside buzz.

Let’s jump right in: Sunrise hit at 5:56 a.m. and sunset wraps up at 8:08 p.m., giving plenty of daylight for the after-work crowd. The weather’s been cooperative—highs right around 82°F, with a gentle breeze out of the northeast shifting east by afternoon. On the river, the chop stayed light at about 2 feet, making for easy casting whether you’re dockside or plunking lures from one of the piers. Expect soft east winds tonight as temperatures mellow out.

Tides in the city are critical for river fishing. Today, high tide was around 3:30 this afternoon, and the incoming tide always stirs up activity. The evening low should have hit just after 10 p.m.—meaning there’s still a window for night bites right after this broadcast.

Let’s talk fish: Street chatter and today’s reports confirm the summer routine is holding. According to sightings at Hudson River Park’s Big City Fishing event at Pier 51 and Pier 97, the local kids (and more than a few parents) brought up young striped bass and white perch, absolute mainstays this time of year. The Great Hudson River Fish Count in Kingston last weekend also saw strong showings of those two, so if you’re working the city waters, downsizing your tactics pays. Fluke (summer flounder) are still active—the word from the Jersey side and up around the mouth of the river is that folks are landing ‘em with regularity around the structured drop-offs and the mouths of canals.

Now, let’s talk lures. When the water gets a little cloudy after a busy tide, chartreuse curly-tail grubs and 4-inch white Gulp! swimming mullets on a weighted jighead are hands-down favorites for fluke. For stripers and perch, keep it simple: small bucktail jigs, soft plastic shads, or live bait if you can wrangle it. Around the park piers, nightcrawlers and bloodworms are reliable, while a spinning rig tipped with Gulp! or a classic silver Kastmaster can trigger those reaction strikes from schoolie bass. If you want numbers, focus on the outgoing tide with cut bunker or shrimp for catfish, which have been consistent after sundown all summer.

Looking for hot spots? First up: Hudson River Park’s Pier 51. There’s a reason Big City Fishing sets up here every week—gentle current breaks and plenty of structure draw fish close, and it’s perfect for both rookies and river rats. Another solid bet is Riverside Park at West 79th Street. The pilings there create great ambush points for fluke and stripers on the slack tide. For a real midtown experience, try Pier 84—just before sunset, cast soft plastics near the edge for perch and a shot at a surprise striped bass.

As for bragging rights: a lucky local reportedly pulled off a double-header earlier today—two fish on one lure, right in the city. The river’s alive, and you never know what you’ll hook next.

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Hudson River anglers, this is Artificial Lure with your June 22, 2025, fishing report for New York City and the surrounding Hudson waters.

Today, we’re looking at a classic early summer setup—sunrise hit at 5:24 AM, and sunset will be at 8:30 PM. First light was crisp and clear, but NOAA’s morning briefing indicated a humid trend with temperatures climbing into the low 80s. Expect a light southwest breeze topping out around 8 knots by midday—good news for drift fishing and those who like a little ripple on the water. If you’re planning your tide windows, the high tide rolled in just after dawn, with the outgoing tide peaking mid-morning—a proven window for active feeding, especially for stripers and bluefish pushing into the brackish reaches near the city.

Fish activity is picking up with summer in full swing. According to On The Water’s latest Striper Migration Report, the big bass that came upriver during the spring spawn are wrapping up and starting their way downstream, but resident fish and holdovers are still taking lures with aggression. Bunker schools (menhaden) are thick in pockets near the George Washington Bridge and further up toward Yonkers, drawing in both striped bass and bluefish. Topwater action has been hot in the early mornings, with stripers up to 25 pounds reported this week by local guides working popping plugs and shallow-diving metal lips at slack tide.

Croton Point is a hot spot right now, especially for bluefish, which are staging and slamming anything flashy moved quickly through the water. According to the Hudson River Estuary Program, June often brings the occasional big Atlantic sturgeon up the river for spawning—a 6-foot, 220-pounder was tagged and released last week during a survey just north of the city, though sturgeon are strictly catch-and-release and must be handled with care.

Bait and lure selection is a tale of the tides this week. For stripers and blues, if you’re targeting the marina mouths or the rocky stretches of the West Side, you can’t go wrong with bunker chunks on a fish-finder rig or live eels after dark. For lure slingers, try yellow or chartreuse topwater walkers and swimbaits mimicking juvenile herring or peanut bunker.

For those targeting bass species, smallmouth and largemouth are active around submerged structure, especially near Pier 84 and Inwood Hill Park. Finesse soft plastics in green pumpkin and natural shad colors rigged weedless are producing solid bags.

Other productive spots for the weekend include Riverbank State Park, where early risers are pulling schoolie bass on bucktails, and the stretches near Spuyten Duyvil, which fish well on an outgoing tide for both stripers and the odd weakfish mixed in with bluefish.

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Artificial Lure here with your Hudson River, New York City fishing report for Saturday, June 21, 2025. Today kicked off with classic early summer weather—humid, partly cloudy skies, and a warm southwesterly breeze rolling across the water. Sunrise was at 5:24 a.m., and sunset will settle over the city at 8:31 p.m., giving anglers plenty of daylight to work those tides.

The tide pattern today featured a strong morning ebb right around first light, peaking mid-morning, with the flood returning around noon. As always, work the turn of the tide for peak action—those bite windows are short but hot according to Captain Nick Criaris from Wanderlust Guide Service, who notes the best opportunity for bigger fish is right at the tide change.

Let’s talk fish. The recent focus on the Hudson has definitely been on stripers, bluefish, and fluke. Striped bass action has slowed compared to the spring blitz, with the last big trophy by Chasing Tails Charters coming in last week—a 46-inch striper taken on a metal-lip. While the main run is tapering off, there are still schoolie stripers holding near river bridges and in deeper pockets, especially under cloud cover or right after sunrise. Nightcrawlers and bloodworms are the ticket for bass under the bridges, while planer boards and live eels are still catching those who are persistent.

Bluefish are thick around the city and have been especially aggressive in nearshore waters. They’re chasing bunker schools when you can find them, but those are hit-or-miss right now. Cocktail blues are popping all around Pier 51 and up toward the Verrazzano. Gotcha plugs, metal spoons, and Invincible Shads in the 3½ to 7-inch range are drawing strikes. Croton Point remains a solid upriver bluefish spot.

Fluke action is heating up along the beaches and river mouth. Gulp! swimming mullets, bucktails tipped with squid, and spearing are outfishing most other options. Try your luck just inside the mouth or near structure by the piers—reports of keeper-sized fluke are coming in daily.

If you’re out with the kids or just looking for variety, Hudson River Park’s Pier 51 is hosting Big City Fishing from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.—all gear is provided for catch-and-release fun, and over 85 species are recorded in those waters. It’s an awesome way to introduce new anglers to the river.

For hot spots, focus on:
- Pier 51 in Hudson River Park for easy access and a mixed bag.
- The Verrazzano Bridge area for fluke and scattered bass.
- Croton Point for bluefish running strong this month.

Pro tip: The wetter the weather, the further downstream those blues migrate, so watch the skies and adjust accordingly. For bait, live eels for bass, bunker for blues, and Gulp! or spearing for fluke will put you in the game.

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Artificial Lure here with your Hudson River, New York City fishing report for Saturday, June 21, 2025.

We’re starting the day with early summer conditions—temps resting around the mid-70s and climbing toward the low 80s by afternoon. The humidity’s moderate, the sky’s mostly clear, with a light southwest breeze brushing the water. According to the latest, sunrise popped at 5:25 AM and sunset will drift in around 8:30 PM, so we’ve got ample light for long sessions on the river.

Tidewise, we’re coming off a midnight high, with low tide hitting late morning and an incoming push through much of the afternoon. The best bite windows today look to be around that tidal change, especially as the water starts moving in again mid-day—prime time for stripers and blues to go on the hunt.

Recent catches have kept spirits high, with reports from local guides and tackle shops pointing to a mixed bag right now. The summer run of striped bass has tapered off from its spring peaks, but there are still good fish in the system for those willing to grind. Smaller bass persist around the mouths and bridge pilings, especially where worms or eels are drifting. Bluefish action is on the upswing—expect to tangle with cocktails and the occasional bruiser from the Manhattan piers up past Yonkers and especially near Croton Point. The Verrazzano Bridge remains a solid bet for both species. There’s also been a steady pick of white perch, a few late flounder, and the odd weakfish in the deeper cuts. Hudson River Park’s 2024 survey also noted regular appearances of blackfish (tautog), gobies, eels, and summer flounder in these waters.

For lures, locals are leaning on Invincible Shads in 3.5" to 7" sizes, classic swim plugs, and troller-style metal lips for stripers. Bluefish are slamming shiny spoons and soft plastic jigs; try topwater poppers near bait schools for explosive strikes. As for bait, worms and eels are hauling in most of the bass catches, with cut bunker and clams being top producers where allowed—just remember the regs and stick to non-offset circle hooks for safe release, especially since PCB advisories mean catch-and-release is the name of the game.

Hot spots worth a detour today: Croton Point is a perennial bluefish magnet during the June run, and the deeper ledges along the Manhattan shoreline are holding mixed size bass on the flood tide. Don’t overlook the pier ends in Hudson River Park for a grab bag of species and easy casting access.

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Artificial Lure here with your Hudson River, New York City fishing report for Saturday, June 21, 2025.

We’re starting the day with early summer conditions—temps resting around the mid-70s and climbing toward the low 80s by afternoon. The humidity’s moderate, the sky’s mostly clear, with a light southwest breeze brushing the water. According to the latest, sunrise popped at 5:25 AM and sunset will drift in around 8:30 PM, so we’ve got ample light for long sessions on the river.

Tidewise, we’re coming off a midnight high, with low tide hitting late morning and an incoming push through much of the afternoon. The best bite windows today look to be around that tidal change, especially as the water starts moving in again mid-day—prime time for stripers and blues to go on the hunt.

Recent catches have kept spirits high, with reports from local guides and tackle shops pointing to a mixed bag right now. The summer run of striped bass has tapered off from its spring peaks, but there are still good fish in the system for those willing to grind. Smaller bass persist around the mouths and bridge pilings, especially where worms or eels are drifting. Bluefish action is on the upswing—expect to tangle with cocktails and the occasional bruiser from the Manhattan piers up past Yonkers and especially near Croton Point. The Verrazzano Bridge remains a solid bet for both species. There’s also been a steady pick of white perch, a few late flounder, and the odd weakfish in the deeper cuts. Hudson River Park’s 2024 survey also noted regular appearances of blackfish (tautog), gobies, eels, and summer flounder in these waters.

For lures, locals are leaning on Invincible Shads in 3.5" to 7" sizes, classic swim plugs, and troller-style metal lips for stripers. Bluefish are slamming shiny spoons and soft plastic jigs; try topwater poppers near bait schools for explosive strikes. As for bait, worms and eels are hauling in most of the bass catches, with cut bunker and clams being top producers where allowed—just remember the regs and stick to non-offset circle hooks for safe release, especially since PCB advisories mean catch-and-release is the name of the game.

Hot spots worth a detour today: Croton Point is a perennial bluefish magnet during the June run, and the deeper ledges along the Manhattan shoreline are holding mixed size bass on the flood tide. Don’t overlook the pier ends in Hudson River Park for a grab bag of species and easy casting access.

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Artificial Lure here with your Hudson River, New York City fishing report for Saturday, June 21, 2025.

We’re starting the day with early summer conditions—temps resting around the mid-70s and climbing toward the low 80s by afternoon. The humidity’s moderate, the sky’s mostly clear, with a light southwest breeze brushing the water. According to the latest, sunrise popped at 5:25 AM and sunset will drift in around 8:30 PM, so we’ve got ample light for long sessions on the river.

Tidewise, we’re coming off a midnight high, with low tide hitting late morning and an incoming push through much of the afternoon. The best bite windows today look to be around that tidal change, especially as the water starts moving in again mid-day—prime time for stripers and blues to go on the hunt.

Recent catches have kept spirits high, with reports from local guides and tackle shops pointing to a mixed bag right now. The summer run of striped bass has tapered off from its spring peaks, but there are still good fish in the system for those willing to grind. Smaller bass persist around the mouths and bridge pilings, especially where worms or eels are drifting. Bluefish action is on the upswing—expect to tangle with cocktails and the occasional bruiser from the Manhattan piers up past Yonkers and especially near Croton Point. The Verrazzano Bridge remains a solid bet for both species. There’s also been a steady pick of white perch, a few late flounder, and the odd weakfish in the deeper cuts. Hudson River Park’s 2024 survey also noted regular appearances of blackfish (tautog), gobies, eels, and summer flounder in these waters.

For lures, locals are leaning on Invincible Shads in 3.5" to 7" sizes, classic swim plugs, and troller-style metal lips for stripers. Bluefish are slamming shiny spoons and soft plastic jigs; try topwater poppers near bait schools for explosive strikes. As for bait, worms and eels are hauling in most of the bass catches, with cut bunker and clams being top producers where allowed—just remember the regs and stick to non-offset circle hooks for safe release, especially since PCB advisories mean catch-and-release is the name of the game.

Hot spots worth a detour today: Croton Point is a perennial bluefish magnet during the June run, and the deeper ledges along the Manhattan shoreline are holding mixed size bass on the flood tide. Don’t overlook the pier ends in Hudson River Park for a grab bag of species and easy casting access.

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Artificial Lure here with your Hudson River, New York City fishing report for Saturday, June 21, 2025.

We’re starting the day with early summer conditions—temps resting around the mid-70s and climbing toward the low 80s by afternoon. The humidity’s moderate, the sky’s mostly clear, with a light southwest breeze brushing the water. According to the latest, sunrise popped at 5:25 AM and sunset will drift in around 8:30 PM, so we’ve got ample light for long sessions on the river.

Tidewise, we’re coming off a midnight high, with low tide hitting late morning and an incoming push through much of the afternoon. The best bite windows today look to be around that tidal change, especially as the water starts moving in again mid-day—prime time for stripers and blues to go on the hunt.

Recent catches have kept spirits high, with reports from local guides and tackle shops pointing to a mixed bag right now. The summer run of striped bass has tapered off from its spring peaks, but there are still good fish in the system for those willing to grind. Smaller bass persist around the mouths and bridge pilings, especially where worms or eels are drifting. Bluefish action is on the upswing—expect to tangle with cocktails and the occasional bruiser from the Manhattan piers up past Yonkers and especially near Croton Point. The Verrazzano Bridge remains a solid bet for both species. There’s also been a steady pick of white perch, a few late flounder, and the odd weakfish in the deeper cuts. Hudson River Park’s 2024 survey also noted regular appearances of blackfish (tautog), gobies, eels, and summer flounder in these waters.

For lures, locals are leaning on Invincible Shads in 3.5" to 7" sizes, classic swim plugs, and troller-style metal lips for stripers. Bluefish are slamming shiny spoons and soft plastic jigs; try topwater poppers near bait schools for explosive strikes. As for bait, worms and eels are hauling in most of the bass catches, with cut bunker and clams being top producers where allowed—just remember the regs and stick to non-offset circle hooks for safe release, especially since PCB advisories mean catch-and-release is the name of the game.

Hot spots worth a detour today: Croton Point is a perennial bluefish magnet during the June run, and the deeper ledges along the Manhattan shoreline are holding mixed size bass on the flood tide. Don’t overlook the pier ends in Hudson River Park for a grab bag of species and easy casting access.

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Artificial Lure here with your Hudson River, New York City fishing report for Saturday, June 21, 2025.

We’re starting the day with early summer conditions—temps resting around the mid-70s and climbing toward the low 80s by afternoon. The humidity’s moderate, the sky’s mostly clear, with a light southwest breeze brushing the water. According to the latest, sunrise popped at 5:25 AM and sunset will drift in around 8:30 PM, so we’ve got ample light for long sessions on the river.

Tidewise, we’re coming off a midnight high, with low tide hitting late morning and an incoming push through much of the afternoon. The best bite windows today look to be around that tidal change, especially as the water starts moving in again mid-day—prime time for stripers and blues to go on the hunt.

Recent catches have kept spirits high, with reports from local guides and tackle shops pointing to a mixed bag right now. The summer run of striped bass has tapered off from its spring peaks, but there are still good fish in the system for those willing to grind. Smaller bass persist around the mouths and bridge pilings, especially where worms or eels are drifting. Bluefish action is on the upswing—expect to tangle with cocktails and the occasional bruiser from the Manhattan piers up past Yonkers and especially near Croton Point. The Verrazzano Bridge remains a solid bet for both species. There’s also been a steady pick of white perch, a few late flounder, and the odd weakfish in the deeper cuts. Hudson River Park’s 2024 survey also noted regular appearances of blackfish (tautog), gobies, eels, and summer flounder in these waters.

For lures, locals are leaning on Invincible Shads in 3.5" to 7" sizes, classic swim plugs, and troller-style metal lips for stripers. Bluefish are slamming shiny spoons and soft plastic jigs; try topwater poppers near bait schools for explosive strikes. As for bait, worms and eels are hauling in most of the bass catches, with cut bunker and clams being top producers where allowed—just remember the regs and stick to non-offset circle hooks for safe release, especially since PCB advisories mean catch-and-release is the name of the game.

Hot spots worth a detour today: Croton Point is a perennial bluefish magnet during the June run, and the deeper ledges along the Manhattan shoreline are holding mixed size bass on the flood tide. Don’t overlook the pier ends in Hudson River Park for a grab bag of species and easy casting access.

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Artificial Lure here with your Hudson River, New York City fishing report for Saturday, June 21, 2025.

We’re starting the day with early summer conditions—temps resting around the mid-70s and climbing toward the low 80s by afternoon. The humidity’s moderate, the sky’s mostly clear, with a light southwest breeze brushing the water. According to the latest, sunrise popped at 5:25 AM and sunset will drift in around 8:30 PM, so we’ve got ample light for long sessions on the river.

Tidewise, we’re coming off a midnight high, with low tide hitting late morning and an incoming push through much of the afternoon. The best bite windows today look to be around that tidal change, especially as the water starts moving in again mid-day—prime time for stripers and blues to go on the hunt.

Recent catches have kept spirits high, with reports from local guides and tackle shops pointing to a mixed bag right now. The summer run of striped bass has tapered off from its spring peaks, but there are still good fish in the system for those willing to grind. Smaller bass persist around the mouths and bridge pilings, especially where worms or eels are drifting. Bluefish action is on the upswing—expect to tangle with cocktails and the occasional bruiser from the Manhattan piers up past Yonkers and especially near Croton Point. The Verrazzano Bridge remains a solid bet for both species. There’s also been a steady pick of white perch, a few late flounder, and the odd weakfish in the deeper cuts. Hudson River Park’s 2024 survey also noted regular appearances of blackfish (tautog), gobies, eels, and summer flounder in these waters.

For lures, locals are leaning on Invincible Shads in 3.5" to 7" sizes, classic swim plugs, and troller-style metal lips for stripers. Bluefish are slamming shiny spoons and soft plastic jigs; try topwater poppers near bait schools for explosive strikes. As for bait, worms and eels are hauling in most of the bass catches, with cut bunker and clams being top producers where allowed—just remember the regs and stick to non-offset circle hooks for safe release, especially since PCB advisories mean catch-and-release is the name of the game.

Hot spots worth a detour today: Croton Point is a perennial bluefish magnet during the June run, and the deeper ledges along the Manhattan shoreline are holding mixed size bass on the flood tide. Don’t overlook the pier ends in Hudson River Park for a grab bag of species and easy casting access.

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Artificial Lure here with your Hudson River, New York City fishing report for Saturday, June 21, 2025.

We’re starting the day with early summer conditions—temps resting around the mid-70s and climbing toward the low 80s by afternoon. The humidity’s moderate, the sky’s mostly clear, with a light southwest breeze brushing the water. According to the latest, sunrise popped at 5:25 AM and sunset will drift in around 8:30 PM, so we’ve got ample light for long sessions on the river.

Tidewise, we’re coming off a midnight high, with low tide hitting late morning and an incoming push through much of the afternoon. The best bite windows today look to be around that tidal change, especially as the water starts moving in again mid-day—prime time for stripers and blues to go on the hunt.

Recent catches have kept spirits high, with reports from local guides and tackle shops pointing to a mixed bag right now. The summer run of striped bass has tapered off from its spring peaks, but there are still good fish in the system for those willing to grind. Smaller bass persist around the mouths and bridge pilings, especially where worms or eels are drifting. Bluefish action is on the upswing—expect to tangle with cocktails and the occasional bruiser from the Manhattan piers up past Yonkers and especially near Croton Point. The Verrazzano Bridge remains a solid bet for both species. There’s also been a steady pick of white perch, a few late flounder, and the odd weakfish in the deeper cuts. Hudson River Park’s 2024 survey also noted regular appearances of blackfish (tautog), gobies, eels, and summer flounder in these waters.

For lures, locals are leaning on Invincible Shads in 3.5" to 7" sizes, classic swim plugs, and troller-style metal lips for stripers. Bluefish are slamming shiny spoons and soft plastic jigs; try topwater poppers near bait schools for explosive strikes. As for bait, worms and eels are hauling in most of the bass catches, with cut bunker and clams being top producers where allowed—just remember the regs and stick to non-offset circle hooks for safe release, especially since PCB advisories mean catch-and-release is the name of the game.

Hot spots worth a detour today: Croton Point is a perennial bluefish magnet during the June run, and the deeper ledges along the Manhattan shoreline are holding mixed size bass on the flood tide. Don’t overlook the pier ends in Hudson River Park for a grab bag of species and easy casting access.

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Good morning, anglers—Artificial Lure here with your Hudson River fishing report for Friday, June 20, 2025, bringing you the latest from in and around New York City.

We’re rolling into summer with classic June conditions: early sunrise at 5:24 a.m., and sunset clocking in at 8:31 p.m. Today’s forecast calls for a high in the low 80s, a modest south breeze, and a mix of clouds and sun—prime conditions for both the morning and evening bite windows. The tidal swing in the lower Hudson is moderate today, with high tide around 9:12 a.m. and low tide near 3:56 p.m., so plan your outings around those moving waters for best results.

Let’s talk fish. The Hudson’s lower, brackish stretches near NYC have been absolutely alive this week. According to On The Water’s June 19 report, striped bass remain the stars, with a big push of fresh fish arriving on the full moon and still “chewing hard.” Limits are being hit on many trips, and bluefish are starting to invade as well, especially where bunker schools are thick. Anglers have reported stomachs full of mackerel and sand eels, so those are the baits to match if you’re looking to score on stripers. Outgoing and incoming tides have been equally productive—just find the bait and the predators won’t be far behind.

Best tactics right now: you can’t beat live bunker for quality stripers, but soft plastics in natural hues (like purple or olive) and topwater spooks are drawing strikes early and late. Flutter spoons and diamond jigs have also put plenty of fish on deck, especially as the stripers chase deep schools of bait. Bluefish are showing up around Croton Point and down toward Battery Park, hitting topwater plugs and large spoons with abandon. For shore casters, sunrise and sunset are prime times to connect with active fish.

Other catches this week include fluke in the deeper runs near the Verrazzano, though there’s a lot of shorts to sort through to find your keeper, as well as an occasional weakfish or porgy, especially up toward the brackish/freshwater transition.

For those looking to stretch their line further, the upper tidal Hudson is seeing steady action for both largemouth and smallmouth bass. Spinnerbaits, crankbaits, and Senko-style worms fished near docks and rocky outcrops have produced well, with most fish in the 1–3 pound class.

Hot spots this week: Croton Point for blues and stripers chasing bunker, and Pier 84 down by Midtown has been a consistent producer for shore-bound anglers using live bait and soft plastics. Don’t overlook the mouth of the Harlem River at dawn—lots of bait, lots of action.

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Good morning anglers, this is Artificial Lure with your Hudson River fishing report for New York City and surrounding waters, June 18, 2025.

We’re right in the heart of the striper and bluefish season, with the city’s stretch of the Hudson River buzzing as both locals and visitors capitalize on the early summer bite. According to On The Water, trophy-sized striped bass are cruising through the system, with fish up to 46 inches reported this week. The best action is around sunrise, which came at 5:25 AM, and you can expect sunset tonight at 8:30 PM, giving you a nice long window for after-work casting.

Today’s weather is classic June in the city: mild morning fog gave way to sunny skies, with temps climbing through the 70s and a light southerly breeze. That’s prime fishing weather, especially as the outgoing tide peaks late morning and the next incoming tide sets up a productive afternoon bite.

Fish activity is peaking on the lower Hudson estuary. The herring run is winding down, but there are still enough around to keep the big bass interested—New York Sportsmen reports strong striper action on topwater plugs and bucktail jigs, especially when fished near structure or deep channels. According to the 2025 NYS Freshwater Fishing Guide, it’s still legal to keep one striper between 28 and 31 inches, but check current regs for specific details if you’re harvesting.

Bluefish are here in numbers, too. Hudson River Fishing: The Complete Guide for 2025 lists Croton Point as a hot spot, and bluefish action along the Manhattan shoreline and piers has picked up, especially around high tide. Bluefish up to 10 pounds are smashing diamond jigs, large swimming plugs, and cut bait.

Fluke are also making an appearance, especially on the New Jersey side and down toward the Battery, with the best catches on chartreuse bucktails tipped with Gulp! baits or fresh spearing.

Bait-wise, live bunker or fresh clams have been most productive for the big bass, while those working artificials are scoring with topwater spooks and flutter spoons during slack tide, and diamond jigs or paddle-tail soft plastics as the tide runs. Eels fished after dark continue to produce larger stripers for the night owls.

For the hot spots, you can’t go wrong with the area around Pier 40 and the waters off Battery Park—both have been holding good numbers of stripers and blues on the outgoing tide. Croton Point remains a solid bet if you’re heading a bit upriver for bluefish.

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Artificial Lure here with your June 7th Hudson River, NYC fishing report! The sun rose today at 5:25 AM and will set at 8:25 PM, giving us a nice long window to wet a line. Weather’s shaping up classic for early summer: expect mild temps in the upper 60s to mid-70s, mostly sunny with a slight south breeze. The river’s running clear with outgoing tide after sunrise, peaking low around mid-morning, before swinging back in later this afternoon—prime times to fish those moving currents for the most active bites.

Striped bass activity remains strong in the lower Hudson and around Manhattan. According to a recent NYC Hudson River daily fishing report, there’s still a solid striper surge with fish in the 20 to 40-pound range being landed, mostly on live bunker, chunk bait, and oversized soft plastics. Several anglers reported a strong topwater bite around dawn, with spooks and pencil poppers drawing explosive strikes just off Riverside Park and down by Pier 96.

Bluefish are blitzing through too—Croton Point is a hot spot for bluefish, but in NYC lots of blues have been caught around the Battery and up near the George Washington Bridge. The best action’s been during the stronger parts of the outgoing tide, especially when you see bait pods getting nervous. The preferred tackle for both blues and stripers: diamond jigs, metal spoons, and big swimming plugs, plus bunker chunks if you’re looking to soak some bait.

There’s a solid fluke bite building up on the northern edge of the harbor and at the mouth of the East River. Sand eel imitations and bucktails tipped with Gulp! have accounted for keeper-size fish, especially at slack tide near structure and sandy drop-offs. For those after a mixed bag, weakfish have shown up east end, while scup (porgy) and some feisty catfish are biting on worms and cut bait up by Spuyten Duyvil and Harlem River confluence.

In terms of sturgeon, while it remains strictly catch-and-release, there’s been some buzz about research teams netting several impressive specimens, including a 220-pound Atlantic sturgeon near the Tappan Zee last month—testament to the river’s health and ongoing conservation success.

If you’re heading out today, two red-hot spots to check:
- **Pier 96**—consistent reports of stripers and bluefish, best at first light and late afternoon.
- **Battery Park seawall**—prime for bluefish and a shot at a big striper on the outgoing tide.

Best baits: Bunker (live or chunk), sandworms, and Gulp! soft plastics. Top lures: Big metal spoons, topwater plugs, bucktails, and shad-style swimbaits.

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Artificial Lure here with your Hudson River fishing report for Friday, June 6, 2025, straight from New York City and its legendary riverbanks.

Sunrise hit the city at 5:26 AM and you can expect sunset tonight around 8:20 PM. We’re looking at classic early June weather—partly cloudy skies, temperatures rising into the upper 60s, and just enough of a southwest breeze to keep things comfortable for anglers working the piers and parks. Tidal movement is key: we saw a morning low right around sunrise, with the high building in the afternoon, peaking near 4:30 PM. That incoming tide should have fish on the feed, especially as we move into the late-day bite window.

Striped bass continue to headline the show. The striper migration is still in full swing, with fish in the 30- to 40-inch class cruising through city waters. The New York City Hudson River Daily Fishing Report this week confirmed several trophy stripers over 40 inches boated between the George Washington Bridge and Croton Point. According to Rocksteady Charters, early mornings and evenings are prime, especially when you can get your bait or lure into moving water fueled by fresh herring and bunker.

Bluefish are schooling hard at Manhattan’s East River and Hudson inlet spots, chomping down on small baitfish. Metal spoons and fast-moving plugs are the ticket—these toothy predators won’t say no to a well-swung Kastmaster or popper. Croton Point remains a top bluefish spot, but plenty of action can be found right from city piers when the tides align. Anglers have been finding bluefish up to 19 pounds near the Tappan Zee and in the lower harbor.

Fluke season is also heating up. Bottom fishing with squid or fresh clam works best for these delicious flatfish. Look for them in the lower harbor, around Sandy Hook, and along the city’s deeper channel edges.

If you’re looking for bait, nothing beats live eels or bunker strips for stripers, while bluefish will aggressively hit cut bait or flashy artificials. For fluke, stick to squid strips or spearing tipped on a bucktail.

For hot spots, Pier 17 at the Seaport and the Brooklyn Bridge Park piers are delivering for shore-bound anglers. Governors Island waters are another prime target zone, especially for those paddling or boating. For a bit more elbow room, Fort Tilden remains a quiet favorite.

The Hudson also gave up some true river monsters this spring. The DEC and Cornell’s Hudson River Estuary Program have recorded over 175 Atlantic sturgeon so far this year—including giants up to 220 pounds. While sturgeon are off-limits to anglers, their presence is a testament to the health and ongoing recovery of the river.

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Good morning Hudson River anglers—Artificial Lure here, bringing you the latest fishing report for June 4, 2025, straight from the heart of New York City.

We started off today with sunrise at 5:24 AM and can expect sunset at 8:22 PM, giving us long, prime hours on the water. The weather’s laid back: mid-60s at dawn, warming to the mid-70s by midday, a light southerly breeze, and partly cloudy skies—excellent conditions for casting from shore or boat.

Tides are running strong this week, with a mid-morning incoming tide and an afternoon ebb that’s been stirring up bait and turning on the bite. According to recent reports on Spreaker and Fishing Booker, this is helping fuel a classic late-spring bite on the Hudson[1][5].

The main event lately? Striped bass are still active, with over 11,000 catches reported this season near NYC and Fort Lee. The majority are in the 23–28 inch slot, but a few cow bass up to 30 pounds have been spotted, especially during the evening outgoing tides near piers and structure. Bluefish have started ripping through the city’s lower river stretches—Croton Point and the piers around 125th Street are lighting up, especially on dropping tides after a recent rain[3][5].

Baitfish are everywhere: bunker, adult menhaden, and river herring runs are drawing in gamefish. For lures, it’s hard to beat minnow plugs in silver or bunker patterns, topwater spooks during low light, and soft plastics on jig heads around the edges. For bait, fresh chunk bunker and live eels are producing consistent action—use a non-offset circle hook if you’re going bait fishing, to keep those fish healthy for release per DEC’s recommendations[5][6].

Reports from regulars and local guides say the best action is coming from these hotspots:
- The Harlem River piers, especially at dawn for stripers.
- Croton Point Park for both stripers and aggressive bluefish.
- The 79th Street Boat Basin and Riverside Park for consistent schoolie bass, especially on a flooding tide.

Remember, black bass season doesn’t open until June 15, so target stripers and blues for now[6]. And a quick safety note: While you can chase plenty of fish, the majority harbor high levels of PCBs, so it’s strictly catch-and-release in these waters—help protect the Hudson's comeback story for the next generation[5].

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Artificial Lure here with your Hudson River fishing report for Sunday, June 1, 2025.

We woke up to a classic late-spring morning in New York City, with the sun breaking the horizon at 5:26 AM and expected to set at 8:20 PM. Weather’s shaping up nicely—partly cloudy, temps rising into the upper 60s with a gentle southwest breeze, making for prime casting conditions all day.

Tidal movements today in these lower river stretches are crucial—low tide hit early, just around sunrise, with the afternoon high building around 4:30 PM. If you’re planning on fishing the rips and flats, that incoming tide this afternoon should really fire up the bite.

Let’s talk fish. The Hudson’s epic striper migration continues strong, with bruisers in the 30- to 40-inch class cruising through our waters. According to New York City Hudson River Daily Fishing Report, several trophy stripers over 40 inches have been caught right around the George Washington Bridge and up to Croton Point in the past week. Expect steady action, especially during moving tides, as herring and bunker fuel the feeding frenzy.

Bluefish are also showing up in numbers, with Croton Point standing out as a current hot spot. These aggressive fish bring plenty of action and have been spotted all the way to the Tappan Zee. They’re most active now through the end of summer, and Fishing Booker notes bluefish up to 19 pounds are being caught—so bring heavy leaders and mind your fingers.

Bait and lure selection this week skews classic. For stripers, you can’t go wrong with live or fresh-cut herring on fish-finder rigs, or chunked bunker if you can get it. Artificials producing well right now include soft plastics and jigs in white and chartreuse—try a 6-inch Slug-Go or similar minnow imitations, worked slow and low near structure. Trollers are scoring with deep-diving crankbaits in natural baitfish colors. For bluefish, topwater plugs and flashy spoons or metals are the ticket—get ready for savage hits as blues chase bait up onto the flats.

Recent seine hauls downriver in Yonkers by the Sarah Lawrence Center for the Urban River at Beczak report good numbers of young-of-year baitfish—bay anchovy, menhaden, and tomcod—so the forage base is looking healthy and should keep predators in the area hungry and active.

Local hot spots to check:
- The flats and drop-offs around Haverstraw Bay on the incoming tide are delivering keeper stripers.
- The mouth of the Croton River and Croton Point is a can’t-miss for bluefish and schoolie bass, and it’s a reliable spot for both shore and boat anglers.
- Riverfront Park in Beacon gives shore-bound casters reliable access and occasional big bites.

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Artificial Lure here, bringing you the Hudson River fishing report for Saturday, May 31, 2025, straight from New York City’s shorelines.

We’re right in the thick of prime striper season and the action is hot. After last week’s full moon, the big post-spawn striped bass are making their way back downriver. This week, local anglers have pulled in a good mix of schoolie bass and true trophies, with fish up to 40 inches reported near the George Washington Bridge and up toward the Tappan Zee. There’s also steady word of aggressive bluefish mixing in, creating some fast and furious action, especially around the Manhattan piers and Jersey side flats. Oyster toadfish, black sea bass, and the odd tautog continue to show up in surveys around Hudson River Park, with blue crabs also abundant if you want to try your luck with a trap.

Today’s weather is about as nice as you could ask for—expect highs around 72 degrees, light southwest winds, and clear skies. The river sunrise came at 5:28 AM, and you’ll have fishable light all the way until 8:21 PM. Tidal movement is in our favor: we’re on the outgoing tide until around noon, then an incoming push for the rest of the afternoon. That transition period, especially when paired with the first few hours of outgoing, has been producing the most consistent bites. Look for deeper holes and structure near piers or bridge abutments for bigger stripers holding in the current.

Best lures this week have been white or chartreuse soft plastics—anything mimicking a bunker or juvenile herring is a winner. Swimbaits, paddle tails, and minnow plugs are all producing, especially if you cast past the current break and reel slow along the edge. For bait anglers, bloodworms and sandworms are hard to beat for numbers, especially if you’re after schoolies, while live or chunked bunker and live herring are tempting those larger, post-spawn cows. If you’re fishing around structure, don’t overlook cut bait for pulling up black sea bass and the occasional oyster toadfish.

Hot spots to put on your radar: the stretch from Battery Park to Chelsea Piers is holding a mix of stripers and blues, especially during the morning tide. Further uptown, the George Washington Bridge area is producing larger fish, particularly if you can anchor up near the deeper channel edges. Over in Jersey, the Edgewater and Piermont piers have seen solid evening bites.

Remember, most Hudson River fish are strictly catch and release due to PCB contamination—so handle those big ones with care and let them swim for another day. And if you’re using bait, make sure to rig up with non-offset circle hooks for an easy, safe release.

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This is Artificial Lure, your Hudson River fishing expert, with today’s narrative report for May 30, 2025.

We had a killer sunrise at 5:28 AM and can expect sunset around 8:18 PM. Weather’s prime for angling—mostly sunny all day, highs reaching the upper 70s, and a gentle breeze out of the northwest. Humidity is low, so you’ll have good visibility and no stickiness on the river today.

Tides are running classic New York City estuary: the morning incoming peaked at 6:45 AM, setting up for prime outgoing flow through late morning and early afternoon. Outgoing tide is always a sweet window for the Hudson’s predators to fire up, especially stripers.

Now, let’s talk fish activity: The striper migration is still in full swing, with bruisers up to 42 pounds landed just this past weekend around the George Washington Bridge and up to Yonkers. There are plenty of schoolies and slot-size bass mixing in, with several fish over 30 inches caught both north and south of the bridge, according to recent local reports. The outgoing tide, in particular, has seen some real action, and there’s still a shot at a “personal best” fish before they move on. If you’re itching for a big one, don’t sleep on this window—there are stories of limits reached on multiple charters, and some folks even releasing 36-pound beauties.

Bluefish are starting their annual show too. Look to Croton Point and the stretch down toward Spuyten Duyvil for some early arrivals; they’ll blitz bunker pods in the current. As June rolls in, the bluefish action will only get hotter, with the best bet during wetter spells and dropping tides.

The bait of choice right now? Adult bunker (menhaden) are thick, so live bunker or fresh-cut chunks are a prime ticket for stripers and bluefish. Minnow plugs and white or chartreuse 8–12-inch flies (like Hollow Fleyes or Game Changers) have been hot, especially for the fly-anglers working outflows and shadow lines in the early a.m. If you’re a plugger, nothing beats a classic SP Minnow or a large paddle-tail swimbait bounced through the rips.

Hot spots today:
- George Washington Bridge to Yonkers—outgoing tide is where the action’s been.
- Pier 96 and Pier 84 in Hudson River Park—great access and consistent catches of stripers and the occasional bluefish.
- Croton Point—worth checking for that first bluefish push of summer.

There’s still a mixed bag to be had—schoolie stripers, possible bluefish, and the occasional summer flounder moving in on sand eels.

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Hey there, anglers! Artificial Lure here with your Hudson River fishing report for this beautiful Wednesday morning, May 28, 2025.

Folks, it's prime time on the Hudson right now! The water's warming up nicely and the striped bass action is absolutely on fire. After that full moon we had last week, the big spawners have been making their way upriver in solid numbers.

Let me tell you, the striper migration is in full swing. We're seeing some real bruisers in the 30-40 inch range, with reports of several trophy fish over 40 inches taken near the George Washington Bridge and up by the Tappan Zee. These fish are fat and healthy after their spring run up from the coast.

Weather-wise, we're looking at temps around 72 degrees today with a light southwest breeze – perfect conditions for a day on the water. Sunrise was at 5:28 AM and sunset will be at 8:21 PM, giving you plenty of daylight hours to wet a line. Tide's going to be running out until about noon, then switching to incoming for the afternoon.

The best bite has been happening during the first few hours of the outgoing tide, especially around structure and deeper holes. Schoolie stripers are abundant throughout the system, with bigger fish hanging in the deeper channels.

Bunker pods have been spotted from Battery Park up to Yonkers, and the stripers are on them hard. Fresh bunker chunks or live-lined bunker are absolutely deadly right now. If you're throwing artificials, try white or chartreuse paddletails on a 1-2 oz jighead, 6-9 inch swimming plugs, or large soft plastics.

For you fly guys, 8-10 weight outfits with sinking lines and big Clouser minnows in white/chartreuse or olive/white have been producing well, especially during low light periods.

Some hot spots to check out: The flats near Liberty State Park on the Jersey side have been holding good numbers of fish, the structure around the GW Bridge has been consistent, and the deeper water off of 79th Street Boat Basin has been giving up some monsters during the tide changes.

Don't forget, there are still some holdover stripers in the tributaries mixing with the fresh migrators, so places like the Harlem River junction can be worth a look too.

Just a reminder, stripers between 28-31 inches must be released, and the season runs through December 15. Make sure you're pinching those barbs and handling those fish with care.

That's the word for today, folks. This is Artificial Lure signing off – tight lines and see ya on the water!

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ARTIFICIAL LURE'S HUDSON RIVER FISHING REPORT - Monday, May 26, 2025

Good morning anglers! Artificial Lure here with your Memorial Day fishing report for the Hudson River and NYC waters.

The big news today is we're right in the thick of the spring striper run, and things are looking mighty fine despite that cold snap we had last week. The Hudson's warming up again, and those stripers that were spawning earlier this month are still active in the system.

Currently, we've got a mix of post-spawn fish moving back downriver and fresh fish still pushing up. According to reports from last week, there were already isolated pods spawning, with plenty more fish running up from the Raritan that should now be well established throughout our waters[3].

Weather-wise, today's shaping up decent after those gale winds over the weekend. We've got moderate temps and light winds, perfect for getting out there. Sunrise was at 5:28 AM and sunset will be at 8:17 PM, giving us nearly 15 hours of fishing time.

Tide-wise, we're looking at a high tide around noon in the lower Hudson, with outgoing water through the afternoon. That post-lunch outgoing tide should trigger some excellent action as stripers position themselves along channel edges.

Size-wise, we're seeing a real mixed bag. There are schoolies with sea lice still showing up, but also some legitimate bruisers in the 37-40 inch class making their way through the system[3]. The full moon's influence from last week is still driving some big fish movements.

Bait selection has been critical with these temperature fluctuations. For artificial offerings, slow-trolling mojos has been productive in deeper water (25-55 feet), and snap-jigging bucktails with soft plastic trailers is catching fish when they're being finicky[4]. Live or chunked bunker remains the top producer for bigger fish, especially during dawn and dusk periods[1][4].

Hot spots include:
1. Battery Park area where the outgoing tide concentrates baitfish
2. The Palisades stretch, especially near structure and deeper holes
3. The Tappan Zee/Mario Cuomo Bridge area, where post-spawn fish are staging

Further east in Long Island Sound, they've been hammering stripers up to 25 pounds on trolled mojos and chunked bait at night[4]. The weakfish bite was also tremendous last week on the east end with silver jerk shads, though blues may have pushed them out by now[4].

Remember folks, this time of year is all about being flexible. Fish can be anywhere from 3 feet to 50 feet deep depending on bait and temperature. Keep moving until you find them, and don't be afraid to switch techniques frequently.

Tight lines, and see you on the water!

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Artificial Lure here, bringing you your Hudson River fishing report for Sunday, May 25, 2025.

Today on the Hudson, anglers are facing classic late May patterns with a cool twist. The recent cold snap slowed some of the open water action, but don’t let that keep you home – the bite is still out there if you work for it. Expect air temps in the low 60s to mid 70s by mid-afternoon with mostly clear skies and a light NW breeze. Sunrise hit at 5:30 AM, and sunset will be around 8:20 PM, giving you a generous window to wet a line.

Tidal movement is key. High tide this morning was just after sunrise, with the outgoing tide running through most of the first half of the day – prime time for working the edges, piers, and nearshore structure, especially around slack high and the start of the outgoing.

Striped bass remain the main show, though the spawn is winding down upriver. Schoolies and the occasional cow are still moving through; mixed reports have come in from anglers tossing chunked bunker after dark and those slow-trolling mojos or live lining bunker during daylight. Fish from 20 to 37 inches are being picked both north and south of the George Washington Bridge, with larger models reported from boaters working deeper channels and drop-offs. The surface bite slowed with the colder water, so focus your efforts on deeper marks in the 25 to 55 foot range. If you have electronics, use them. Bucktails tipped with soft plastics and slow vertical jigging are bringing in fish, while at night, chunked bunker or live eels remain top producers[3][4][1].

Bluefish have made their presence known this week, with some bruisers over 33 inches tearing through pods of bait. Blues are most active on moving tides, especially near the mouth of the river and city piers.

Porgies are solid in the usual spots – think Pier 84, Battery Park, and near the Tappan Zee Bridge. Sand eels and small baitfish are thick along the beaches and riverfront, driving some bonus fluke bites for the early risers.

Best baits and lures for today:
- Chunked bunker and live eels for stripers after dark and around slack tide
- Mojo rigs, bucktails with white or chartreuse trailers, and 6-inch soft plastics on jigheads for stripers during the day
- Metal spoons and poppers for bluefish, especially at dawn and dusk
- Sandworms and clam strips for porgies

Today’s hot spots:
- West Side Piers in Manhattan (especially near Pier 96 and the Intrepid) for mixed striper and bluefish action
- Jersey City waterfront and Hoboken piers for solid shore access and deep water within casting range
- Croton Point for a shot at both bass and blues, with porgies mixed in

The bite may have slowed, but there’s still quality fish out there for anglers willing to adapt. Dress warm, keep an eye on the tides, and don’t be afraid to work those deeper ledges.

Tight lines, see you on the river!

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HUDSON RIVER FISHING REPORT - MAY 24, 2025

Hey there anglers, Artificial Lure here with your Saturday morning fishing report for the Hudson River and surrounding NYC waters.

The big news this week is the striped bass action is really heating up! We've got a mixed bag of stripers in the river right now. Some isolated pods of big females are already spawning in the Hudson, while plenty more are still running up from the Raritan as we speak[1]. Expect this run to continue strong over the next week or two.

The schoolies that were in the Hudson earlier this month have started to drop back downriver, making way for some trophy-class fish. If you're looking to hook into some bigger bass, now's your time to get out there. Those post-spawn Chesapeake fish we've been waiting for are likely moving along the beaches of Long Island and New Jersey by now, similar to patterns we've seen in recent years[4].

Bait-wise, river herring are the main menu item for these stripers. They're colliding with bass in spectacular fashion about 150 miles upriver from the city[2]. For artificial options, I'd recommend shallow-diving metal lips, especially if you're fishing the falling tide around those shallow mud flats. The afternoon sun warming those flats has been producing consistent action[4].

For those looking to present bigger baits in the river and salt marshes, focus on mimicking those herring. Adult bunker have also started to show up in the back bays, so bunker imitations can work well too.

Hot spots this weekend: Check out the areas around Haverstraw Bay where the river widens and slows down – perfect for those spawning stripers. Also, the stretch near Croton Point has been productive for anglers working the deep channels adjacent to the flats.

Weather-wise, we've got the May full moon approaching, which should trigger even more movement[1]. This moon phase combined with warming temperatures makes for prime fishing conditions. With the tides running stronger than usual due to the approaching full moon, plan your outings around slack tides for easier fishing.

Remember folks, these big spawning females are the future of our fishery, so handle with care and consider practicing catch and release with the larger breeders.

That's all for now from the Hudson. This is Artificial Lure signing off – tight lines and see ya on the water!

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Good morning anglers this is Artificial Lure with your Hudson River fishing report for Friday May 23 2025 covering New York City and nearby waters.

We kicked off the morning with a sunrise at 530 am and can expect sunset around 815 pm tonight. The weather today is classic late May with mild temps in the mid 60s to low 70s a light breeze from the south and broken clouds. Expect the river to be a little choppy with a soft south wind—not bad for casting from shore or boat.

Tidal movement is on our side today with incoming tides peaking mid morning and a solid outgoing by late afternoon. Plan your best fishing around these changes as that’s when the fish have been most active.

Striped bass action is still in full swing and reports from earlier this week show the bite holding strong. Anglers are landing a mixed bag of schoolies and slot-size stripers with several reports of 30 inch plus fish caught north and south of the George Washington Bridge. Fish are moving back downriver post spawn but there are still solid pods near the mouth and up by Tappan Zee Bridge. Bluefish are also mixed in especially around the estuary and bridge pilings.

For lures try tossing soft plastics on jigheads and shallow-diving plugs early in the morning. As the sun gets higher poppers and topwater walkers can trigger aggressive hits. Natural bait is hard to beat—fresh or live bunker (menhaden) is the top pick right now but bloodworms and sandworms are drawing bites too especially with slower moving tides.

Today some of the best spots to set up are the areas around Tappan Zee Bridge for both shore and boat anglers. Closer to Manhattan the park piers around Hudson River Park offer easy access and a chance at a mixed bag. If you’re looking to chase bigger stripers push uptown toward Inwood or even north toward Yonkers where moving water and bait schools are keeping fish on the feed.

To sum it up stripers are still the main prize with bluefish as a bonus. Use soft plastics diving plugs topwater lures and bunker or worms for bait. Fish the tide change and focus on bridges and creek mouths.

That’s all for now. Tight lines and good luck out there on the Hudson today—this is Artificial Lure signing off.

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HUDSON RIVER FISHING REPORT - May 21, 2025

Good morning, anglers! Artificial Lure here with your mid-week Hudson River fishing update.

The striped bass run is in full swing right now, with excellent action throughout the river. Those big females that were moving up from Raritan Bay in late April have now established themselves in the Hudson, and we're seeing a healthy mix of both spawned-out Chesapeake fish and our resident stripers[1][2]. The migration map shows concentrations from the harbor all the way up past Kingston, with particularly strong numbers around the Tappan Zee.

Tides today show a high at 10:23 AM with a second high at 10:47 PM. You'll want to hit that outgoing tide when those stripers get more aggressive. Sunrise was at 5:32 AM and sunset will be at 8:17 PM, giving you plenty of daylight to work with. Weather-wise, we're looking at partly cloudy skies with temps around 72°F and a light southwest breeze at 5-8 mph - perfect fishing conditions!

Bunker schools have been thick throughout the system, and that's your key to finding the big girls. Most locals are reporting 20-30 pound class fish, with some monsters over 40 pounds being landed around the deeper channels. Silver sides and herring are also on the menu for these hungry bass[2].

Lure selection has been straightforward - those shallow-diving metal lips are absolutely crushing it during the falling tide, especially around mud flats with some sun on them[2]. Bunker spoons and swim shads in the 6-8 inch range have been productive in the deeper channels. For bait fishermen, fresh bunker chunks or live herring are your ticket to success.

Hot spots this week include the flats near Croton Point Park, where schoolie bass have been stacked up feeding on the abundant baitfish. The channel edges near Yonkers have been giving up some true trophies during the first two hours of the outgoing tide. If you're in the city proper, the structure around the GW Bridge has been holding quality fish, particularly on the New Jersey side near the piers.

Word from some of the regulars is that this 2025 season is shaping up to be one for the record books, with multiple age classes present throughout the system[4]. The podcast "Hudson River Daily Fishing Report" also mentioned exceptional activity this past week[5].

Don't forget your circle hooks if you're bait fishing - it's required for stripers! And remember to wet those hands before handling any fish you plan to release.

That's your report for today, May 21st. This is Artificial Lure saying tight lines and see you on the water!

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Howdy there, fellow anglers! Artificial Lure here with your Hudson River fishing report for Monday, May 19, 2025.

Let me tell ya, it's prime time on the Hudson right now! The striper run is in full swing, with fresh fish moving in from down south as some of the Raritan Bay bass have headed upriver to spawn. We're seeing a nice mix of schoolie-size stripers all the way up to trophy-class fish over 40 inches, especially around the river mouths and inlet areas.

Today's looking pretty decent weather-wise—partly cloudy with temps in the mid-60s. Sunrise was at 5:36 AM and sunset will be at 8:13 PM, giving you plenty of daylight to wet your lines. We've got a high tide around noon with the outgoing starting mid-afternoon, which should get those stripers feeding aggressively.

The past week has been gangbusters for striped bass, with most anglers reporting multiple hookups using fresh bunker chunks, especially during the tide changes. Some real nice blues have been mixing in too, running in and out with the tides near the inlets. They're hammering anything shiny you throw their way.

For you artificial fanatics (my kind of people!), white and chartreuse paddle tails on 1-2 oz jigheads have been deadly, particularly the 6-7" sizes. Don't sleep on the topwater action either—early mornings have seen some explosive strikes on Spooks and poppers worked around the bait schools.

If you're bait fishing, fresh bunker chunks or live herring are your best bet. The bunker pods are thick this year, and the big bass are keyed in on them. Get yourself some circle hooks and fresh bait, and you'll be in business.

Hot spots this week include the area around the George Washington Bridge, especially the New Jersey side near the piers. Battery Park has been producing consistent action during the incoming tide. For those willing to venture a bit north, the Tappan Zee area has been yielding some monster bass in the 30-40 pound class.

For something different, fluke fishing has also picked up with a decent mix of shorts and keepers. The sea bass season just opened this weekend too, so plenty of options if the striper bite slows down.

Word is the bluefin tuna are even blowing up on nearshore bunker pods for those looking to head out front a bit.

Don't forget your permits, folks—DEC officers have been checking. Slot limit remains in effect for stripers, so measure them fish!

That's the word from the water today. Get out there while the getting's good! This is Artificial Lure signing off—tight lines and see ya on the water!

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Hudson River Fishing Report for New York City, May 18, 2025

Good morning anglers, Artificial Lure here with your fresh Hudson River report for Sunday, May 18, 2025.

We’re right in the heart of the spring season and the bite is hot with both resident and migratory fish putting on a show. This past week we’ve seen continued movement of big striped bass up the river as the post-spawn run ramps up. In the city stretches and a bit upriver, the action has been steady, with fish in the 28 to 40 inch range showing up on both boat and shore lines. Schoolie stripers are common, but a few trophy fish have been landed, especially after sunrise on the outgoing tide. The Tappan Zee Bridge area has been productive, both from boats and from shore, while the Hudson River Park in Manhattan is drawing families and casual anglers catching smaller bass and the occasional bluefish[1][5].

Today’s high tide is around 10:30 am and low tide will be closer to 4:40 pm, so the best action should be early morning into mid-morning, and again late afternoon as the water moves – that’s when those stripers really light up[1][4]. Sunrise was at 5:35 am, and sunset will be about 8:09 pm, giving you a long window to work the banks and piers.

The bunker schools are thick in the river right now and that’s drawing predators in. Matching the hatch is key – big soft plastic shads, bunker spoons, mojo rigs, and umbrella rigs are all working well, especially for boaters trolling in the 30 to 40 foot range. From shore, try a chunk of fresh bunker or bloodworms on a fishfinder rig, or sling a big paddle tail if you like working lures[2][3]. For fly anglers, bigger streamers that imitate herring or bunker will get hit if you put them in the current seams.

Aside from stripers, a few bluefish have shown up, mainly in the Tappan Zee and south to the estuary. Catfish and white perch are being caught in the quieter stretches and backwaters, especially on cut bait. Fluke have started slowly, mostly shorts with a couple of keepers reported, but the action should improve as the water warms up in the next week[2].

For hot spots, focus on the Tappan Zee Bridge area for stripers and blues, and check out Hudson River Park piers at dawn for a mix of action right in the city[5]. Troy Dam upriver is a classic spot for targeting big stripers, if you’re up for the drive.

Today’s weather is partly cloudy with temps reaching the low 70s, a gentle southerly breeze and no chance of rain, making for perfect fishing conditions.

That’s your Hudson River update – tight lines, and I’ll see you on the water!

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HUDSON RIVER ANGLING OUTLOOK - Saturday, May 17, 2025

Good morning, anglers! Artificial Lure here with your weekend fishing report for the Hudson River and surrounding NYC waters.

The striped bass action continues to be red hot on the Hudson! We're right in the prime of the 2025 season with both resident fish and migrating monsters providing excellent opportunities. The first week of charter reports showed impressive catches starting back on April 17, and the action has only intensified since then[1].

Tidal movement today will give us a falling tide through mid-morning, which is perfect for working those shallow mud flats where stripers are actively feeding. Water temps are in that sweet spot in the low 60s, making these fish aggressive and hungry.

Sunrise was at 5:38 AM with sunset coming at 8:12 PM, giving us plenty of daylight hours on the water. Weather-wise, we're looking at partly cloudy skies with temps reaching the mid-70s and light southwest winds around 5-10 mph - practically perfect fishing conditions!

The big news is those trophy-class stripers that have moved into our waters. Many of the large females have completed their spawn and are feeding aggressively as they head back downriver[4]. These post-spawn fish are hungry and hitting hard! We're seeing a mix of sizes, but plenty of quality fish in the 30-inch class with some true monsters mixed in.

For bait, fresh bunker chunks are producing well, especially during slack tide periods. Live herring are absolute dynamite if you can net some - the river herring run is colliding with the stripers about 150 miles upriver from the city, creating spectacular fishing opportunities[3]. If you're throwing artificials, shallow-diving metal lips are producing well, especially on the falling tide around those mud flats[5]. Don't overlook those larger soft plastics in white or chartreuse.

Hot spots this weekend include the areas around Croton Point Park, where fish are staging near deeper channels, and the stretch between the Tappan Zee Bridge and Yonkers. The Battery Park area is also producing some quality fish for anglers working the structure during tide changes.

Remember that smaller male stripers set up first in the spawning areas, with the big females moving through as they finish spawning[5]. This creates a fantastic mix of fish sizes and aggressive feeding patterns.

While you're focused on stripers, don't ignore the excellent fluke fishing that's developing in our area too. Many anglers are reporting decent keeper ratios, especially over sandy bottom areas[4].

That's it for today's report. Remember to respect the resource, practice safe catch and release, and enjoy these amazing spring fishing opportunities. This is Artificial Lure signing off - tight lines, everyone!

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Good morning fellow anglers, this is Artificial Lure reporting from the Hudson River on this fine Friday, May 16th, 2025.

Today kicked off with sunrise at 5:36 AM and sunset coming up at 8:08 PM. The weather is shaping up to be a classic mid-May day in New York City—mild temperatures in the low 60s early, warming towards the mid-70s later, with light winds and partly cloudy skies. The river’s flowing strong, with a steady outgoing tide for much of the morning, making those current seams especially fishy.

The striped bass bite continues to be outstanding up and down the Hudson. Reports from charters and locals alike show that both keeper-sized stripers and some real trophies are being caught, especially in the reaches from lower Manhattan up past Poughkeepsie. Just this week, multiple boats reported landing solid numbers of stripers in the 20 to 35 pound range. The post-spawn run is in full swing, and these fish are hungry as they move back downriver towards the New York Bight[1][2][3].

Baitfish are stacked up: river herring and adult bunker are thick, and the stripers are keyed in on them. Best lures right now are large soft plastic swimbaits on jigheads, paddle tails in white or bunker patterns, and shallow-diving plugs. Topwater action is picking up, too—walk-the-dog style lures like spooks have been effective at first light and again just before sunset[3][5]. If you prefer bait, live herring and fresh bunker chunks are hands-down the best bets, but bloodworms are still taking fish, especially upriver.

A couple of hot spots worth targeting today: the area around the George Washington Bridge has been hot for boaters and shore anglers alike, with good current and plenty of bait. Pier 84 near Midtown has also produced some quality fish, especially on the outgoing tide. Up north, the Tappan Zee and Croton Point are seeing steady catches, especially in deeper channels.

Expect strong fish activity all day with the moving tides, but pay special attention to the change of tide for peak bites. The outgoing tide in the morning and the start of the incoming this afternoon both look promising. Remember to keep your gear sturdy—a lot of these post-spawn bass are full of fight.

Tight lines to everyone out today. Keep your drags smooth, cast around those bait schools, and you just might hook into the fish of a lifetime on the Hudson this weekend.

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Good morning from the Hudson River, this is Artificial Lure with your fishing report for May 14, 2025. The sunrise graced the skyline at 5:39 am and will set tonight at 8:06 pm, giving anglers a generous window to get lines wet. Weather today is classic New York spring: expect temps in the low 60s early, climbing into the mid 70s by afternoon, with light westerly breezes and patchy clouds—ideal conditions for a day on the river.

Tidal movement is right on track for steady fishing action, with an early morning outgoing tide switching to incoming by late morning, pushing bait and hungry predators closer to the banks.

The main event right now is the striped bass run. Reports across the river confirm a solid mix of schoolies and larger stripers, with fish commonly running in the low 20-inch range but a healthy number stretching over 35 inches. Anglers are catching fish from shore and boat, with the outgoing tide producing best in the early hours and the bite getting a second wind in the evening slack[5][1].

Top lures continue to be Ned rigs and small paddle tails, fished slow and deep, especially around 15 to 20 feet near the channel edges. White and chartreuse plastics have been getting the most attention. If you prefer natural bait, fresh bunker chunks and live herring are still producing quality fish, mainly around the deeper drop-offs and near current seams where bait is thick[5].

There are also encouraging sightings of bluefish around the Tappan Zee Bridge stretch, and a few walleye have been reported up toward the Troy Dam. If you are after largemouth or smallmouth bass, head toward the Catskill area for some of the best action this time of year[1].

For the hot spots: try the area near Tappan Zee Bridge, which has been lively with striper and bluefish action. The Federal and Troy Dams region remains consistent for big stripers and an occasional walleye. If you want a reliable bank spot closer to the city, check out the Hudson River Park—a great setup for families or those looking for a relaxing shoreline session, though the action can be hit-or-miss[1].

Overall, fish activity is high thanks to a mix of smaller forage—think lots of herring, bunker, and grass shrimp. Keep your presentations subtle and match the hatch for best results. With water temps on the rise, expect the bite to only get better through the week. Tight lines!

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Artificial Lure here, checking in with your insider's guide to what's biting around the Hudson River and New York City today—Monday, May 12, 2025.

Let’s get right into it: the tides have been running a little stronger than usual this week, thanks to the recent full moon, and today we expect a solid incoming tide around mid-morning. That’s good news for striper anglers. Sunrise today was at about 5:40 AM, and sunset will be just after 8:00 PM, giving us plenty of daylight for both early birds and after-work fishers.

Now, onto the fishing. The Hudson has been heating up with striped bass. Reports from local anglers and boards like the New York Sportsmen forum confirm that the striper run is in full swing. Most of the recent catches are school-sized fish, 18 to 30 inches, with a few larger ones mixed in, especially around bait pods. Herring are thick in the river right now, and that’s drawing stripers up from the South and Jersey Bays. We’re also seeing some shad and herring mixed in, but the stripers are stealing the show.

As for baits and lures, the old standbys are still winning. Fresh bunker chunks and live herring are irresistible right now, especially on the bottom or slow-trolling. If you want to keep it artificial, try white or chartreuse soft plastics, or flashy silver spoons. Topwater plugs are also starting to work as the bass get more aggressive in the warmer afternoons. You can’t go wrong with a white bucktail or a red-and-white tube lure, either.

Where to go? Two hotspots to hit today: First, the area around the George Washington Bridge and the nearby rocky points. The current breaks here are holding good numbers of feeding bass. Second, try the stretch just north of the Battery, especially on the outgoing tide. There’s a lot of bait pushed against the seawalls, and the stripers are on patrol.

Weather-wise, today is shaping up to be a mild one—mostly cloudy with a chance of a passing shower later this afternoon. Water temps are in the upper 50s to low 60s, which is perfect for spring fishing. Winds are light out of the south, so no excuse not to get out there.

Tight lines, folks. If you’re heading out, make sure your gear’s ready and watch the tides. The Hudson is giving us some great action this week—don’t miss it!

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