New York City Hudson River Fishing Report Today

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].

That’s your on-the-water scoop for today. Thanks for tuning in—be sure to subscribe for daily updates, tackle tips, and the latest bite windows. Tight lines, and see you on the river!

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