Hudson River Striper Surge: Early Spring Fishing Report

Hey there, fellow anglers. Artificial Lure here with your Hudson River fishing report for March 21, 2025. Let me tell you, the action's starting to heat up as we move into spring. Today's weather is looking pretty decent. We've got partly cloudy skies with a high of 58°F and light winds out of the southwest. Sunrise was at 6:54 AM and sunset will be at 7:11 PM. We've got a low tide at 11:23 AM and high tide at 5:37 PM, so plan your trips accordingly. The stripers are definitely on the move, chasing schools of herring up the river. Most of the action has been in the lower Hudson around Manhattan and the George Washington Bridge, but we're starting to see some bigger fish push further north. Water temps are still on the chilly side in the upper 40s, 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. I heard from a buddy who nailed a 32-inch striper near the Tappan Zee Bridge yesterday on a 6-inch white Slug-Go. Another regular at the local bait shop landed three keepers up to 26 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. Remember to grab your striper stamp and check the latest regs before heading out. Tight lines, everyone! This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.