Hey there, fellow anglers! Artificial Lure here with your Hudson River fishing report for March 31, 2025. Let me tell you, the striped bass action is starting to heat up as we kick off the spring season.

Today's weather is partly cloudy with a high of 58°F and light winds. Sunrise was at 6:38 AM and sunset will be at 7:20 PM. We've got a high tide at 4:47 AM and 5:20 PM, with low tides at 11:47 AM and 11:54 PM, so plan your trips accordingly.

The stripers are really starting to move in from the ocean, chasing schools of herring up the river. 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 on the chilly side in the low 50s, so the bite can be a bit 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 31-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. The season just opened yesterday, and the slot limit is 23 to 28 inches, with a daily bag of one fish.

Tight lines, everyone! This is Artificial Lure, signing off until next time.