Hudson River Fishing Report: Late Fall Stripers, Catfish, and More

Good morning, Hudson River anglers. Artificial Lure here with your Sunday, November 16th fishing report out of New York City. Sunrise is at 6:43 AM and sunset hits at 4:37 PM. The weather is crisp and clear, with a light breeze out of the northwest, making for some prime late fall fishing conditions. The tide is running high at 5:41 AM and will drop to low at 11:48 AM, so plan your trip around those windows for the best bite. The Hudson River is seeing some solid action right now, especially for striped bass and catfish. Recent reports from local guides and anglers show that stripers are still active, with some fish pushing into the 20-pound range. Catfish are also biting well, with flatheads and blues showing up in good numbers. The water is a bit murky, which is actually helping anglers score more bites close to the boat, especially with artificial lures. If you’re looking to get in on the action, try the stretch around the George Washington Bridge and the area near the Palisades. These spots have been hot for stripers, especially in the early morning and late afternoon. For catfish, head down toward the Tappan Zee Bridge and the deeper holes around there. The current is strong, so use heavy sinkers and live bait like shad or eel to get down to the bottom. For lures, stick with big swimbaits and topwater plugs for stripers. The murky water means the fish are relying more on vibration and sound, so crankbaits and jerkbaits are also working well. For catfish, try cut bait or live shad on a Carolina rig. If you’re fly fishing, streamers and nymphs are producing some good results. The fish activity is steady, with anglers reporting multiple stripers and catfish per trip. The best bite is happening during the high tide, so get out there early and take advantage of the rising water. The weather is perfect, and the river is full of life. Thanks for tuning in, and don’t forget to subscribe for more updates. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai. Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1Pn This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.