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Late May Fishing on the Hudson: Stripers, Blues, and Porgies
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!
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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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!
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!