🐟 What fish can you catch in Hudson?

Most commonly caught species around Hudson , NY : Largemouth bass - 9,071 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 1,794 reported catches Bluegill - 1,263 reported catches Chain pickerel - 1,149 reported catches Channel catfish - 807 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Hudson fishing reports?

The latest Hudson , NY fishing reports are: @isiahjackson4235 reported a nice Striped bass at Hudson River . @bassmaster845 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Esopus Creek . @jimclasszero42 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Indian Pond . @joannmartin reported a nice Common rudd at Hudson River . @russell.dietz reported a nice Northern pike at Basic Creek Reservoir . .

Fishing in Hudson, NY

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Hudson, New York?

Anglers in Hudson , NY recommend these top fishing spots: Hudson River , Esopus Creek , Hudson River , Copake Lake , Sleepy Hollow Lake .

Q: 📅 What is the best time to go fishing in Hudson?

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New York, United States

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Top fish species in Hudson

Latest Hudson fishing reports

Striped bass

Hudson River

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Esopus Creek

16 in · 3 lb

Largemouth bass

Indian Pond

length · weight

Common rudd

Hudson River

length · weight

Northern pike

Basic Creek Reservoir

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Esopus Lake

length · weight

Striped bass

Hudson River

31 in · 15 lb

Bluegill

Prospect Lake

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Prospect Lake

11 in · 1 lb

Brook trout

Saw Kill

length · weight

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Fishing regulations in Hudson

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in New York can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching Largemouth bass as of April 16th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Largemouth bass

Seasons

Closed

Bag limit

Min size

12"

Measurement

Total Length

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From Dec 1-June 14, catch and release using only artificial lures is permitted. See here for site specific regulations

Very good Catch, Clean, Cook Largemouth Bass by BlueGabe

Micropterus nigricans

Regulations for

42°15′5.4″N 73°47′9.2″W

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FAQ about Hudson fishing

Anglers in Hudson, NY recommend these top fishing spots: Hudson River, Esopus Creek, Hudson River, Copake Lake, and Sleepy Hollow Lake.

Most commonly caught species around Hudson, NY:

Largemouth bass - 9,071 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 1,794 reported catches
Bluegill - 1,263 reported catches
Chain pickerel - 1,149 reported catches
Channel catfish - 807 reported catches

The latest Hudson, NY fishing reports are:

@isiahjackson4235 reported a nice Striped bass at Hudson River.
@bassmaster845 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Esopus Creek.
@jimclasszero42 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Indian Pond.
@joannmartin reported a nice Common rudd at Hudson River.
@russell.dietz reported a nice Northern pike at Basic Creek Reservoir.

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Hudson, NY. We give you weather trends and help you find the perfect window to catch your next personal best. With Fishbrain Pro, you will get the following capabilities: