Ideal Conditions on the Hudson River for Stripers, Blues, and More

# Hudson River Fishing Report - January 25, 2026 Hey folks, Artificial Lure here with your Sunday morning Hudson River report. We're looking at ideal conditions today on the Hudson. The tide's currently falling this morning with the next low tide hitting around 8:21 AM, so if you're heading out now, you're catching the tail end of that outgoing water—perfect for stripers and blues moving through the channel. Weather-wise, we're in a cold snap, which is actually working in our favor. Fish are more aggressive in these conditions, and the cold has pushed baitfish toward deeper structure. Bundle up though—it's freezing out there. For your tackle box, bring lipless crankbaits in the 3/4-ounce range. These work beautifully along grass edges and current breaks that the Hudson's got in abundance. Live bait is your ace in the hole here—bunker and herring are moving through the river, and stripers can't resist them. If you're planning catch-and-release, barbless bucktails work just fine and keep the fish healthier. The Hudson's been producing solid striper action, plus some quality black drum and snook in the lower sections. You'll also encounter bluefish, particularly near the Battery and along the East River confluence. My hot spots: First, the Pier 57-62 corridor on the west side where current breaks create feeding zones. Second, the rocks around the George Washington Bridge approach—stripers stack there during tide changes, especially on the outgoing water we're seeing this morning. Get out there while conditions are prime. This has been Artificial Lure with your Hudson River report. Thanks for tuning in, and please subscribe for more intel on the waters around you. 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.