Hudson River Delivers Mixed Bag for Anglers Braving Winter Conditions

Today, January 17, 2025, the Hudson River is offering a mixed bag for anglers, despite the chilly winter conditions. ### Tidal and Weather Conditions The tide times for Kingston, Hudson River, indicate a high tide at 3:44 AM with 3.45 feet, followed by a low tide at 9:52 AM with just 0.02 feet. The next high tide is at 3:51 PM with 3.74 feet, and the final low tide of the day is at 10:30 PM with -0.18 feet[2]. The weather is cold, with temperatures expected to stay in the high teens to low twenties, and there is a moderate chance of snow showers with winds from the northwest at 15-17 mph[4]. ### Sunrise and Sunset Sunrise is at 7:20 AM, and sunset is at 4:52 PM[2]. ### Fish Activity Given the cold weather, the fish activity is primarily focused on cold-water species. Anglers are targeting holdover striped bass in the rivers, although their numbers are limited due to the decline in striped bass populations[5]. Trout, including brown trout, rainbows, and steelhead, are active in the muddied-up rivers and areas with open water. These fish can be caught using beads and other small lures that mimic their natural food sources[1]. ### Best Lures and Bait For trout and steelhead, drifting beads or using small jigs and spinners can be effective. For holdover striped bass, using live or artificial bait like shad or herring can attract bites[1][3]. ### Hot Spots One of the best spots to try your luck is around the Tappan Zee Bridge, where you can catch a variety of fish including bluefish during warmer months, but currently, it's a good spot for striped bass and other cold-water species[3]. Another hotspot is the area around the Federal and Troy Dams, which is ideal for trolling and bottom fishing for striped bass and walleye. However, given the current cold conditions, the focus might shift more towards the trout and steelhead in these areas[3]. Yesterday's reports indicated that despite the challenging weather, anglers were able to hook into steelhead and trout, with some successful catches in the middle sections of the river runs[4]. Overall, it's a good day to bundle up and hit the Hudson River for some cold-water fishing action. This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.