New York County · stream · order 8 river · ~20,386 cfs typical
Hudson River
Stocked 32× since 2024 · NYSDEC
Hudson River is a stream in New York County, New York, stocked with Brook Trout, Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout — most recently on Jun 4, 2026. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from NYSDEC; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Overcast
75°
68°
12 mph
25%
Fri
Overcast
84°
67°
8 mph
4%
Sat
Overcast
86°
69°
15 mph
3%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Jun 4 | Brown Trout | 1,380 | 9" | |
| Jun 4 | Brown Trout | 170 | 12" | |
| May 18 | Brown Trout | 1,380 | 9" | |
| May 18 | Brown Trout | 170 | 12" | |
| May 4 | Brown Trout | 170 | 12" | |
| May 4 | Brown Trout | 1,380 | 9" | |
| Apr 18 | Brown Trout | 170 | 12" | |
| Apr 18 | Brown Trout | 1,380 | 9" | |
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 6,240 | 9" | |
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 5,300 | 9" | |
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Oct 1 | Rainbow Trout | 100 | 12.15" | |
| Oct 1 | Brook Trout | 500 | 8.25" | |
| Jun 1 | Rainbow Trout | 14,900 | 4.3" | |
| May 1 | Brook Trout | 272 | 11" | |
| May 1 | Rainbow Trout | 6,000 | 8.9" | |
| May 1 | Brown Trout | 1,810 | 9.5" | |
| May 1 | Brown Trout | 225 | 13.8" | |
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 150 | 14.3" | |
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 1,810 | 8.9" | |
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 5,000 | 8" | |
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 800 | 11" | |
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 400 | 11" | |
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 800 | 11" | |
| — 2024 — | ||||
| May 1 | Brown Trout | 1,300 | 9.2" | |
| May 1 | Brown Trout | 5,000 | 8.1" | |
| May 1 | Rainbow Trout | 6,000 | 9" | |
| May 1 | Brown Trout | 150 | 14" | |
| May 1 | Brown Trout | 225 | 14" | |
| Apr 1 | Rainbow Trout | 700 | 12" | |
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 150 | 13.8" | |
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 400 | 11" | |
| Apr 1 | Brown Trout | 1,300 | 9.1" | |
When does Hudson River get stocked?
Going by 32 records since 2024, stocking here peaks in April and May.
Angler reports
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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All New York waters with brook trout → · All New York waters with brown trout →
Nearby waters
- Collect Pond (historical)1.9 mi
- Reservoir Number Three3.3 mi
- Reservoir Number Two3.5 mi
- Hackensack Reservoir Number Two4.6 mi
- Prospect Park Lake4.2 mi
- Croton Reservoir (historical)4.6 mi
- Penhorn Creek4.6 mi
- Hackensack Reservoir Number One5.2 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official NY regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Hudson River fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Hudson River?+
Hudson River is stocked with Brook Trout, Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout in New York County, New York, most recently on Jun 4, 2026 by NYSDEC. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Hudson River get stocked?+
Going by 32 records since 2024, stocking at Hudson River peaks in April and May. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Hudson River?+
Yes — New York requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is Hudson River?+
Hudson River is a stream in New York County, New York. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: NYSDEC · updated Jun 4, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.