Hudson River

Striped Bass
(May)

Stripers spawn in the Hudson River from April through early June. The schools are so big and dense that your fishfinder screen will go black, commonly known as a "blackout".

The best fishing usually occurs through the month of May. By then, bass begin stacking up in a 40 mile section of river that stretches from Poughkeepsie to Catskill. This is where the river changes from saltwater to freshwater and where the spawning begins.

A trophy-sized bass is considered as anything over 40 lbs., with a 50 lb fish cause for comment and a trip to the taxidermist. On the Hudson River, the daily limit is one fish and the minimum size is 18 inches. Striped Bass may be caught with live bloodworms or cut herring or eels, but I prefer to fish with artificial lures in order to reduce hooking mortality.

A typical day might see as many as 15 to 25 fish.

Boat and License

Due to the Hudson River's vast size we use a 21' SeaSwirl Walk-Around. This allows comfort and speed to move to fishing areas where they might be schooled. It's completely outfitted with four Cannon downriggers. No fishing license is required on the Hudson River, the Hudson River is considered tidal water.

Come fish the scenic Hudson River. Hobo Charter's aim is to provide a memorable day on the water, and also share some of those little tricks to put fish in the boat not only today, but in all the fishing days in the future!

Hobo Charter's Fees

Hudson River
Striped Bass
(May)
1-3 People Only
8 hours - $375.00

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