Stripers, Bluefish, and More: Fishing the Hudson River's Fall Bounty

As of November 7, 2024, the Hudson River around New York City is offering some exciting fishing opportunities, especially with the fall migration in full swing. ### Tidal and Weather Conditions Today, the sunrise is at 6:34 AM, and the sunset will be at 4:38 PM. The tides are moderate, with a high tide at 9:15 AM and a low tide at 3:15 PM. The weather is expected to be partly cloudy with a gentle breeze, making it ideal for a day on the water. ### Fish Activity Yesterday saw a lot of activity from striped bass, with many anglers reporting catches of school-size fish up to 20 pounds, and some larger ones up to 30 pounds. These stripers are actively feeding on peanut bunker and sand eels, particularly in the cooler ocean waters and the back bays. ### Best Lures and Bait For striped bass, using big flies such as the Half And Half in olive/white or chartreuse/white, and Bunker Fly patterns in sizes 6/0 to 8/0, have been highly effective. These flies should be fished deep below the bunker schools and retrieved slowly up through the water column. For those preferring conventional gear, diamond jigs and topwaters have also been productive. ### Hot Spots One of the best spots to try your luck is around Croton Point, where the striped bass are known to congregate during their migration. Another hotspot is the area just below the Federal Dam in Troy, where the river widens and deepens, making it a prime location for bottom fishing and trolling. ### Additional Species Besides striped bass, bluefish are also active, slamming jigs outside the bays and harbors. For those interested in other species, the Hudson River estuary below the Troy Dam is a good spot for walleye, and the upper sections of the river are home to rainbow, brook, and brown trout. Overall, the Hudson River is providing some fantastic fishing opportunities right now, so grab your gear and get out there to take advantage of the fall run. This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.