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NYC Hudson River Fishing Report: Striper Surge, Bluefish Blitz, and Fluke Frenzy for June 6, 2025
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Artificial Lure here with your Hudson River fishing report for Friday, June 6, 2025, straight from New York City and its legendary riverbanks.
Sunrise hit the city at 5:26 AM and you can expect sunset tonight around 8:20 PM. We’re looking at classic early June weather—partly cloudy skies, temperatures rising into the upper 60s, and just enough of a southwest breeze to keep things comfortable for anglers working the piers and parks. Tidal movement is key: we saw a morning low right around sunrise, with the high building in the afternoon, peaking near 4:30 PM. That incoming tide should have fish on the feed, especially as we move into the late-day bite window.
Striped bass continue to headline the show. The striper migration is still in full swing, with fish in the 30- to 40-inch class cruising through city waters. The New York City Hudson River Daily Fishing Report this week confirmed several trophy stripers over 40 inches boated between the George Washington Bridge and Croton Point. According to Rocksteady Charters, early mornings and evenings are prime, especially when you can get your bait or lure into moving water fueled by fresh herring and bunker.
Bluefish are schooling hard at Manhattan’s East River and Hudson inlet spots, chomping down on small baitfish. Metal spoons and fast-moving plugs are the ticket—these toothy predators won’t say no to a well-swung Kastmaster or popper. Croton Point remains a top bluefish spot, but plenty of action can be found right from city piers when the tides align. Anglers have been finding bluefish up to 19 pounds near the Tappan Zee and in the lower harbor.
Fluke season is also heating up. Bottom fishing with squid or fresh clam works best for these delicious flatfish. Look for them in the lower harbor, around Sandy Hook, and along the city’s deeper channel edges.
If you’re looking for bait, nothing beats live eels or bunker strips for stripers, while bluefish will aggressively hit cut bait or flashy artificials. For fluke, stick to squid strips or spearing tipped on a bucktail.
For hot spots, Pier 17 at the Seaport and the Brooklyn Bridge Park piers are delivering for shore-bound anglers. Governors Island waters are another prime target zone, especially for those paddling or boating. For a bit more elbow room, Fort Tilden remains a quiet favorite.
The Hudson also gave up some true river monsters this spring. The DEC and Cornell’s Hudson River Estuary Program have recorded over 175 Atlantic sturgeon so far this year—including giants up to 220 pounds. While sturgeon are off-limits to anglers, their presence is a testament to the health and ongoing recovery of the river.
That’s the word for today—tight lines and good luck to all! Thanks for tuning in, don’t forget to subscribe for the latest from your local angling expert. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.
This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
This episode includes AI-generated content.
Sunrise hit the city at 5:26 AM and you can expect sunset tonight around 8:20 PM. We’re looking at classic early June weather—partly cloudy skies, temperatures rising into the upper 60s, and just enough of a southwest breeze to keep things comfortable for anglers working the piers and parks. Tidal movement is key: we saw a morning low right around sunrise, with the high building in the afternoon, peaking near 4:30 PM. That incoming tide should have fish on the feed, especially as we move into the late-day bite window.
Striped bass continue to headline the show. The striper migration is still in full swing, with fish in the 30- to 40-inch class cruising through city waters. The New York City Hudson River Daily Fishing Report this week confirmed several trophy stripers over 40 inches boated between the George Washington Bridge and Croton Point. According to Rocksteady Charters, early mornings and evenings are prime, especially when you can get your bait or lure into moving water fueled by fresh herring and bunker.
Bluefish are schooling hard at Manhattan’s East River and Hudson inlet spots, chomping down on small baitfish. Metal spoons and fast-moving plugs are the ticket—these toothy predators won’t say no to a well-swung Kastmaster or popper. Croton Point remains a top bluefish spot, but plenty of action can be found right from city piers when the tides align. Anglers have been finding bluefish up to 19 pounds near the Tappan Zee and in the lower harbor.
Fluke season is also heating up. Bottom fishing with squid or fresh clam works best for these delicious flatfish. Look for them in the lower harbor, around Sandy Hook, and along the city’s deeper channel edges.
If you’re looking for bait, nothing beats live eels or bunker strips for stripers, while bluefish will aggressively hit cut bait or flashy artificials. For fluke, stick to squid strips or spearing tipped on a bucktail.
For hot spots, Pier 17 at the Seaport and the Brooklyn Bridge Park piers are delivering for shore-bound anglers. Governors Island waters are another prime target zone, especially for those paddling or boating. For a bit more elbow room, Fort Tilden remains a quiet favorite.
The Hudson also gave up some true river monsters this spring. The DEC and Cornell’s Hudson River Estuary Program have recorded over 175 Atlantic sturgeon so far this year—including giants up to 220 pounds. While sturgeon are off-limits to anglers, their presence is a testament to the health and ongoing recovery of the river.
That’s the word for today—tight lines and good luck to all! Thanks for tuning in, don’t forget to subscribe for the latest from your local angling expert. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.
This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
This episode includes AI-generated content.