Hudson River Striped Bass Fishing

Hudson River Striped Bass Fishing

The season for striped bass fishing on the Hudson River runs from March 16 to November 30. There’s no license needed to fish in this river. You are allowed to keep any fish larger than 18 inches, but per day, you can only keep one fish per person. Good bait for these fish include eels, bunker chunks, blood- and sandworms, or herring chunks. Some options for lures when catching these fish are ‘striper swipers’ (made sepecially for striped bass), bombers, and rapalas. There are tide charts available on the Internet helpful for catching these fish.

Striped Bass Fishing On The Hudson River

The following schedule shows the best places to find these fish at certain times: Early May: Kingston and Catskill, Mid-April: Newburgh Bay and Cornwall, April: Croton Point, and March: Tappan Zee Bridge.

This chart was based on reports from fishermen and calculated accordingly. Striped bass are normally only out during the warm spring season; you’ll have a hard time finding them in the cold months, especially in Hudson Bay, because the season only runs from March to November. You can read these fishing reports online, if you need some other information regarding fish-catching seasons. These reports will also tell what other kinds of fish can be found in the Hudson River, as well as the best places and times to catch them.

Random Notes On Striped Bass Fishing (In The Hudson):

When fly fishing in the Hudson River, Rondout Creek is the best place to go. You can also fish minnow in this River when the water is about 60 degrees. This creek can be difficult to fish on, however, due to the high wind and current. There are health warnings on eating striped bass and other fish that come from the Hudson. Officials say not to eat more than one of these per month, and kids under the age of 15 should not eat it at all. Neither should pregnant or nursing mothers. The tackle best suggested for striped bass fishing is a 10-pound rod, with a heavy sinking line. You should have about 100 feet of running line, and 150 feet of backing line.

Hudson River Striped Bass Fishing Guides

There are guides you can purchase exclusively for information on fishing for striped bass in the Hudson! There are magazines out about it, as well as books. These articles give information on tackle and rods, as well as tips, schedules, season information, and other things. They’re very helpful and worth the money if you plan to do a lot of fishing on the Hudson River.