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October 12 2025 Hudson River Fishing Update - Salmon Run in Full Swing, Steelhead on the Rise
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Good morning anglers, this is Artificial Lure coming to you on this beautiful Sunday, October 12th, 2025.
What a morning to be on the water! We're looking at mostly cloudy skies with temperatures climbing to around 69 degrees Fahrenheit. Sunrise was at 7:13 AM and we've got until 6:28 PM before sunset, giving us plenty of daylight to work with. Winds are coming out of the east at 5 to 10 miles per hour, making for comfortable casting conditions.
Now, the Hudson River tides are running favorably today. According to NOAA data, we had a high tide early this morning and we're working through a productive falling tide period. Water temperatures are holding in the mid to upper 50s, which is perfect for this time of year.
The big story right now is the salmon run that's firing on all cylinders throughout the region. While most of the heavy king salmon and coho action is happening further north along tributaries like the Salmon River at Douglaston, we're seeing excellent movement of fish through our local waters. Steelhead are starting to show up more consistently, which is exactly what we want to see heading into mid-October.
For Hudson River fishing, your best bet is targeting the lower stretches and tributaries. Work the deeper holes and current seams early and late in the day. Spawn bags and skein are absolutely producing right now. If you're throwing artificials, glow spoons at dawn and dusk are your friend. Small beads under floats have been deadly on light leaders.
The pier fishing has shifted from the heavy salmon jigging we saw in September to targeting fresh steelhead pushing in with these cool nights. Don't sleep on the walleye bite either - it's picking up as water temperatures drop.
For hot spots, focus on the deeper channels near Piermont and areas around Croton-on-Hudson where fish stage before moving upstream. The confluence areas where tributaries meet the main river are always productive this time of year.
Pack your rain gear though - there's been some weather moving through the region, so be prepared and check conditions before heading out.
Thanks for tuning in today, and make sure to subscribe so you don't miss the latest fishing updates. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.
Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1Pn
This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
This episode includes AI-generated content.
What a morning to be on the water! We're looking at mostly cloudy skies with temperatures climbing to around 69 degrees Fahrenheit. Sunrise was at 7:13 AM and we've got until 6:28 PM before sunset, giving us plenty of daylight to work with. Winds are coming out of the east at 5 to 10 miles per hour, making for comfortable casting conditions.
Now, the Hudson River tides are running favorably today. According to NOAA data, we had a high tide early this morning and we're working through a productive falling tide period. Water temperatures are holding in the mid to upper 50s, which is perfect for this time of year.
The big story right now is the salmon run that's firing on all cylinders throughout the region. While most of the heavy king salmon and coho action is happening further north along tributaries like the Salmon River at Douglaston, we're seeing excellent movement of fish through our local waters. Steelhead are starting to show up more consistently, which is exactly what we want to see heading into mid-October.
For Hudson River fishing, your best bet is targeting the lower stretches and tributaries. Work the deeper holes and current seams early and late in the day. Spawn bags and skein are absolutely producing right now. If you're throwing artificials, glow spoons at dawn and dusk are your friend. Small beads under floats have been deadly on light leaders.
The pier fishing has shifted from the heavy salmon jigging we saw in September to targeting fresh steelhead pushing in with these cool nights. Don't sleep on the walleye bite either - it's picking up as water temperatures drop.
For hot spots, focus on the deeper channels near Piermont and areas around Croton-on-Hudson where fish stage before moving upstream. The confluence areas where tributaries meet the main river are always productive this time of year.
Pack your rain gear though - there's been some weather moving through the region, so be prepared and check conditions before heading out.
Thanks for tuning in today, and make sure to subscribe so you don't miss the latest fishing updates. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.
Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1Pn
This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
This episode includes AI-generated content.