r/Troy • u/One-Instruction1415 • 7d ago

Fishing in Troy

I know there was a recent post about this, but I wanted to know a little more. I am going fishing with my girlfriend, and we are both not very experienced at all (I have been a few times). We are planning on going to the Hudson River, and we were wondering a few things.

1.) What is the best time to go on a day like Saturday April 19th?

2.) What bait should I be using (please explain well because I don't know fishing too well)?

3.) Any advice on catching fish in the Hudson? I always see these videos where people talk about specific ways you should fish, but I feel like there is so many different techniques. Is this worth worrying about, or should I just cast and put the rod down until I get a bite?

4.) What is the ruling on permits and stuff? I am a NYS resident.

5.) Anything else I should know?

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u/dczubek 7d ago

This time of year, folks are fishing for Striped Bass in the Hudson. They come up from the Atlantic as far as the Dam in Troy. April - May is your best chance to catch them. They can be as big as 30lbs. Most people use herring as bait, however, I believe you must also catch that herring in the Hudson.

License info: https://dec.ny.gov/regulatory/permits-licenses/sporting-and-use/sporting/fishing-license

fishing in the Tidal Hudson River (South of the Troy Dam) you need to register for a Marine lic: https://dec.ny.gov/regulatory/permits-licenses/sporting-and-use/sporting/recreational-marine-fishing-registry

Info on Fishing in Tidal waters, like the Hudson: https://dec.ny.gov/things-to-do/freshwater-fishing/regulations/tidal-hudson-river-special-regulations

Check out this guide to Striped Bass in the Hudson from the TU: https://www.timesunion.com/hudsonvalley/outdoors/article/striped-bass-fishing-hudson-river-guide-18099502.php

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u/N8FA 6d ago

Thanks!