FishCondishHudson River, NY Fishing Report & Live Conditions
Hudson River, NY fishing report
The tidal Hudson is a four-season fishery with a real rotation of species. Striped bass anchor the calendar — resident fish hold in deep channel bends and shallow grass flats year-round, with the best action in spring and fall when migratory fish push through on their runs up and down the coast. Bluefish show in warmer months, often crashing bait schools near the surface. Fluke set up over sandy shoals and channel edges from late spring through summer, while black sea bass and tautog favor any rocky structure and riprap along the shoreline. Weakfish and kingfish appear more sporadically near tidal creeks and soft-bottom areas in summer.
Work the tides hard — moving water is everything here. Fish stripers and blues on the outgoing tide around points and channel mouths where bait gets funneled through; bucktail jigs, soft plastics rigged on weighted heads, and live eels are all serious producers. For fluke, drift sandy channel edges with bucktails tipped with squid strips or Gulp, keeping contact with the bottom. Tautog respond to crab fished tight against riprap and bridge pilings, especially when water temperatures are in the low-to-mid 50s. Avoid fishing during extreme runoff — muddy, freshwater-heavy conditions push most species downstream or off the bite entirely.
Hudson River, NY tide times
The closest NOAA tide station to Hudson River, NY is Poughkeepsie (station 8518945), about 0.3 miles away. Predictions below are referenced to MLLW in local time.
| Date | Tides |
|---|---|
| Sat, Aug 1 | ▲ High 2:43 AM 3.5 ft▼ Low 9:38 AM 0.1 ft▲ High 3:19 PM 3.2 ft▼ Low 9:45 PM 0.5 ft |
| Sun, Aug 2 | ▲ High 3:19 AM 3.4 ft▼ Low 10:10 AM 0.1 ft▲ High 3:55 PM 3.2 ft▼ Low 10:24 PM 0.5 ft |
| Mon, Aug 3 | ▲ High 4:00 AM 3.3 ft▼ Low 10:42 AM 0.2 ft▲ High 4:37 PM 3.3 ft▼ Low 11:08 PM 0.6 ft |
| Tue, Aug 4 | ▲ High 4:48 AM 3.2 ft▼ Low 11:18 AM 0.2 ft▲ High 5:24 PM 3.4 ft |
| Wed, Aug 5 | ▼ Low 12:03 AM 0.7 ft▲ High 5:42 AM 3.1 ft▼ Low 12:03 PM 0.3 ft▲ High 6:15 PM 3.5 ft |
| Thu, Aug 6 | ▼ Low 1:16 AM 0.7 ft▲ High 6:40 AM 3 ft▼ Low 1:04 PM 0.4 ft▲ High 7:10 PM 3.6 ft |
| Fri, Aug 7 | ▼ Low 2:32 AM 0.7 ft▲ High 7:42 AM 2.9 ft▼ Low 2:18 PM 0.5 ft▲ High 8:12 PM 3.6 ft |
| Sat, Aug 8 | ▼ Low 3:40 AM 0.5 ft▲ High 8:53 AM 2.9 ft▼ Low 3:30 PM 0.4 ft▲ High 9:24 PM 3.7 ft |
| Sun, Aug 9 | ▼ Low 4:41 AM 0.3 ft▲ High 10:09 AM 3 ft▼ Low 4:35 PM 0.3 ft▲ High 10:36 PM 3.8 ft |
| Mon, Aug 10 | ▼ Low 5:38 AM 0.1 ft▲ High 11:16 AM 3.2 ft▼ Low 5:36 PM 0.1 ft▲ High 11:37 PM 4 ft |
Tide predictions from NOAA CO-OPS, regenerated daily. For the live water level, wind, and today's fishing score, open the Hudson River, NY dashboard.
What's biting near Hudson River, NY
The species most likely to be feeding the tidal Hudson and its flats: striped bass, fluke (summer flounder), bluefish, black sea bass, tautog, weakfish, and kingfish. FishCondish grades every hour of the day for Hudson River, NY and gives each species its own bite forecast, so you can see which window is worth fishing before you load the truck.
Hudson River, NY fishing FAQ
What fish can you catch at Hudson River, NY?
The species bite forecast for Hudson River, NY covers what's likely feeding there, including striped bass, fluke (summer flounder), bluefish, black sea bass, tautog, weakfish, and kingfish — and updates with the live conditions.
What's the best time of day to fish Hudson River, NY?
Dawn and dusk are usually the strongest windows at Hudson River, NY, especially when they line up with moving water around a tide change. FishCondish grades every hour of the day so you can pick the best one.
When is the best season to fish Hudson River, NY?
Spring and fall typically bring the most active fishing along the tidal Hudson and its flats as fish migrate and feed heavily, with summer steady for warm-water species. It varies year to year, so check the live score before you head out.
How do I know if it's a good day to fish Hudson River, NY?
FishCondish combines wind, tide movement, water temperature, pressure trend, and moon phase into a single 1–10 fishing score for Hudson River, NY, updated in real time — a quick go/no-go read before you make the trip.
Fishing tips for Hudson River, NY
New to these waters? Start with these beginner-friendly guides: