EPISODE · Jan 24, 2026 · 1 MIN
Winter Bite on the Hudson - Stripers, Perch, and More on NYC's Frozen Waterfront
from New York City Hudson River Fishing Report Today · host Inception Point AI
Hey folks, Artificial Lure here, your go-to guy for Hudson River fishin' right here in the heart of NYC. It's a crisp winter mornin' on January 24, 2026, 'round 8:33 AM—perfect for bundlin' up and hittin' the water. Weather's chillin' at highs near 35°F with light winds from the northwest, accordin' to local forecasts, and that post-storm calm means clearer waters after the recent blow. Sunrise was at 7:19 AM, sunset 'round 5:00 PM, givin' ya about 10 hours of daylight. Tides today per NOAA and Tide-Forecast.com: low at 3:50 AM (-0.10 ft), high at 10:49 AM (3.60 ft), low at 4:09 PM, and high late tonight at 11:16 PM. Fish the incomin' tide mid-mornin' when currents stir up the bottom. Action's steady on stripers, smallmouth bass, and white perch—OnTheWater reports white perch bitin' strong all winter in nearby Jersey rivers, and the NYC Hudson podcast from Jan 23 notes crisp catches of these plus schoolies. Limits are comin' quick, with perch pilin' up and stripers schoolin' in 20-40 feet. Tog offshore if ya boat out, but river perch are hot. Best lures? Jigheads with wax worms or 2-3 inch soft plastics like FishGPT swears by—drop 'em vertical near structure. Live bait? Bloodworms or clams on a bottom rig for perch and cats. Stripers slam paddle tails in chartreuse. Hot spots: George Washington Bridge pilings for smallies and perch—tide rips there are gold. And Inwood Park or the 79th Street Boat Basin for easy bank access, holdin' stripers tight to the walls. Stay safe out there, check regs, and wear ice if piers are slick. Thanks for tunin' in, folks—subscribe for daily updates! 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.
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Hey folks, Artificial Lure here, your go-to guy for Hudson River fishin' right here in the heart of NYC. It's a crisp winter mornin' on January 24, 2026, 'round 8:33 AM—perfect for bundlin' up and hittin' the water. Weather's chillin' at highs near 35°F with light winds from the northwest, accordin' to local forecasts, and that post-storm calm means clearer waters after the recent blow. Sunrise was at 7:19 AM, sunset 'round 5:00 PM, givin' ya about 10 hours of daylight. Tides today per NOAA and Tide-Forecast.com: low at 3:50 AM (-0.10 ft), high at 10:49 AM (3.60 ft), low at 4:09 PM, and high late tonight at 11:16 PM. Fish the incomin' tide mid-mornin' when currents stir up the bottom. Action's steady on stripers, smallmouth bass, and white perch—OnTheWater reports white perch bitin' strong all winter in nearby Jersey rivers, and the NYC Hudson podcast from Jan 23 notes crisp catches of these plus schoolies. Limits are comin' quick, with perch pilin' up and stripers schoolin' in 20-40 feet. Tog offshore if ya boat out, but river perch are hot. Best lures? Jigheads with wax worms or 2-3 inch soft plastics like FishGPT swears by—drop 'em vertical near structure. Live bait? Bloodworms or clams on a bottom rig for perch and cats. Stripers slam paddle tails in chartreuse. Hot spots: George Washington Bridge pilings for smallies and perch—tide rips there are gold. And Inwood Park or the 79th Street Boat Basin for easy bank access, holdin' stripers tight to the walls. Stay safe out there, check regs, and wear ice if piers are slick. Thanks for tunin' in, folks—subscribe for daily updates! 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.
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