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Archived report. Published April 8, 2026 and superseded by a newer report.
FreshwaterNew York · Hudson River· April 8, 2026Hot bite

Herring Run Drawing Stripers into the Hudson

River herring pushing upstream, bringing striped bass with them. Bank anglers catching quality fish near tributary mouths.

CURRENT CONDITIONS
50°F
Water temp · 7-day
Waxing Crescent
Moon phase
Tidal influence — incoming pushes bait up
Tide / flow
Mild, partly sunny, SW 5-10 mph, 58°F
Weather

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What's biting

Hot
Striped Bass
Live herring or herring-pattern lures
Active
American Shad
Shad darts

What's next

The Hudson striper bite is excellent right now. Focus on tributary mouths where herring are staging. Shad run building — expect peak numbers within 2 weeks.

Context

Hudson River herring populations have been steadily recovering thanks to dam removals.

Synthesized from real-time NOAA buoy data, USGS stream gauges, and current reports across regional fishing blogs, captain updates, and angler forums. Check local regulations before keeping fish. Never trust a single source for a trip decision.

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