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Striped Bass Bonanza: The Hudson River's Spring Fishing Frenzy
Published 11 months, 3 weeks ago
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Hey folks, Artificial Lure here with your Hudson River fishing report for Sunday, May 4th, 2025.
The striped bass action is absolutely on fire right now! We're right in the middle of the spring run, and those big stripers are moving through our waters in massive numbers. The new moon has brought in a large body of fish, and the bait is right on schedule. Yesterday I saw countless fish being caught, with some monsters pushing 40 pounds.
Water temperatures are still running a bit cool, but that hasn't stopped the bite. The stripers are hungry and aggressive, especially in Jamaica Bay where anglers are hitting their slot limits on most trips. If you've been waiting for the right time to get out there, this is it!
Today's looking perfect for fishing. The early birds among you will catch sunrise around 5:50 AM, with sunset coming around 8:00 PM, giving you plenty of daylight hours on the water. Tides are running strong with the new moon influence, so pay attention to those current changes.
For those targeting stripers, fresh bunker chunks are working great, but don't overlook soft plastic swimbaits in white or chartreuse. Trolling with deep-diving plugs has also been producing quality fish, especially along deeper channel edges.
Hot spots to check out: The Battery area has been consistently productive, with fish staging around structure. The Bronx, Queens, and Manhattan shorelines are all providing excellent access points. If you're willing to head north a bit, the Catskills region is starting to see their striper boom right on schedule.
For the freshwater enthusiasts, the DEC has been busy stocking trout throughout our watershed. The Hudson near Minerva received 6,300 rainbow trout in the 9-10 inch range, perfect for some light tackle action.
Bluefish are also starting to make an appearance along the South Shore beaches, so pack a surf rod if you're heading that way. They're hitting metal lures and poppers aggressively during the morning and evening hours.
For tomorrow, both boats will be available for charters targeting your species of choice. If you want to get in on this spectacular spring action, don't wait too long - these fish are on the move!
That's it for today's report, folks. Remember to check your regulations, respect those slot limits, and release those breeders carefully. This spring run is shaping up to be one for the books, so get out there and tight lines to all!
This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
The striped bass action is absolutely on fire right now! We're right in the middle of the spring run, and those big stripers are moving through our waters in massive numbers. The new moon has brought in a large body of fish, and the bait is right on schedule. Yesterday I saw countless fish being caught, with some monsters pushing 40 pounds.
Water temperatures are still running a bit cool, but that hasn't stopped the bite. The stripers are hungry and aggressive, especially in Jamaica Bay where anglers are hitting their slot limits on most trips. If you've been waiting for the right time to get out there, this is it!
Today's looking perfect for fishing. The early birds among you will catch sunrise around 5:50 AM, with sunset coming around 8:00 PM, giving you plenty of daylight hours on the water. Tides are running strong with the new moon influence, so pay attention to those current changes.
For those targeting stripers, fresh bunker chunks are working great, but don't overlook soft plastic swimbaits in white or chartreuse. Trolling with deep-diving plugs has also been producing quality fish, especially along deeper channel edges.
Hot spots to check out: The Battery area has been consistently productive, with fish staging around structure. The Bronx, Queens, and Manhattan shorelines are all providing excellent access points. If you're willing to head north a bit, the Catskills region is starting to see their striper boom right on schedule.
For the freshwater enthusiasts, the DEC has been busy stocking trout throughout our watershed. The Hudson near Minerva received 6,300 rainbow trout in the 9-10 inch range, perfect for some light tackle action.
Bluefish are also starting to make an appearance along the South Shore beaches, so pack a surf rod if you're heading that way. They're hitting metal lures and poppers aggressively during the morning and evening hours.
For tomorrow, both boats will be available for charters targeting your species of choice. If you want to get in on this spectacular spring action, don't wait too long - these fish are on the move!
That's it for today's report, folks. Remember to check your regulations, respect those slot limits, and release those breeders carefully. This spring run is shaping up to be one for the books, so get out there and tight lines to all!
This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI