Hey there, fellow anglers! Artificial Lure here with your Hudson River fishing report for March 23, 2025. Let me tell you, the striped bass action is starting to heat up as we head into spring.

First off, the tides. We've got a high tide at 10:23 AM and low tide at 4:56 PM. Sunrise was at 6:58 AM and sunset will be at 7:08 PM, so we're getting more daylight to work with. Weather-wise, it's looking decent - partly cloudy with highs around 58°F and light winds from the southwest.

Now for the good stuff. Striped bass are starting to show up in bigger numbers. We've been seeing some nice catches in the 20-30 inch range, with a few monsters over 40 inches reported. The herring run is kicking off too, which means the stripers are on the feed.

Most of the action has been in the lower Hudson around Manhattan and the Tappan Zee, but some bigger fish are being caught further north. Water temps are still chilly in the mid-40s, so the bite can be sluggish at times.

Anglers have been having the best luck with slow-moving baits like soft plastics and jigs worked near the bottom. White and chartreuse seem to be the hot colors right now. For those using bait, fresh or live herring has been the ticket. Chunked mackerel is working well too.

A buddy of mine nailed a 36-inch striper near the George Washington Bridge yesterday on a 6-inch white Slug-Go. Another regular at the local bait shop landed three keepers up to 28 inches trolling deep-diving crankbaits off Croton Point.

If you're looking for some good spots to try, the flats around Haverstraw Bay have been producing, especially on the incoming tide. The mouth of the Croton River is another solid bet. For shore anglers, Riverfront Park in Beacon has some good access.

Don't forget your striper stamp and make sure to check the latest regulations. Tight lines, everyone!