Hudson River Winter Fishing: Bundle Up for Stripers and Bass in the Blizzard

Hey folks, Artificial Lure here, your go-to guy for Hudson River angling straight outta NYC. It's February 23, 2026, and man, this winter storm's dumpin' snow like crazy—blizzard warnings all over the East Coast per the Post-Gazette, with heavy flakes pilin' up and winds howlin'. Stay warm if you're headin' out, but fishin' from shore's doable if you bundle up. Sunrise was around 6:50 AM, sunset 'bout 5:40 PM, givin' ya solid daylight. Tides? Movin' strong today—fish the incoming for best action, as currents stir up baitfish. Recent reports from Outdoor News say juvenile striped bass production's droppin' in the Hudson, but big stripers still cruise these waters, especially spring runs hittin' Orange County stretches with monsters up to 60 pounds back in the day. Smallmouth bass, rock bass, and panfish like bluegills, perch, crappies are active in calmer spots. Lately, anglers pullin' stripers and bass on worms under bobbers or small topwater lures and spinners—Hudson Bait and Tackle spots got fresh live bait ready. Best lures right now? Small spinnerbaits, bladed jigs for bass in dirty water, or flies and salmon eggs if you're chasin' trout near inflows. Live worms or minnows crush it for perch and panfish—easy pickins' for novices. Hot spots: Hit the shorelines near George Washington Bridge for stripers ridin' the tide, or Inwood Park for smallmouth hangin' structure. Further up, try Orange County accesses on the Hudson for those lunkers. Bundle up, check regs—free fishin' days just passed Feb 14-15 per NY news—and don't litter. Thanks for tunin' in, folks—subscribe for more reports! This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai. Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1Pn This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.