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Hudson River Fishing
Stocked trout water in Saratoga County and 5 other counties.
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A first visit to the Hudson River
The Hudson River is a New York river running through Saratoga County and 5 other counties. Supplies wait in Lake Luzerne, around 7 miles away.
Some 16.1 miles in 3 trout reaches are DEC trout water. DEC stocking by reach totals some 17,740 trout. DEC holds Public Fishing Rights easements of about 623.2 acres here. USGS reports from 4 active gauges. 31 launches let boats or kayaks in.
6counties
16.1trout reach miles
17,740trout stocked by reach
623.2easement acres
NYS Hydrography flowlines, DEC trout stream and Public Fishing Rights layers, Census places, retrieved October 24, 2026.
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Trout sections of the Hudson River
3DEC trout reaches
16.1miles
17,740trout stocked
The Hudson River reaches fall under these DEC categories: Stocked (2), Stocked-Extended (1).
| Category | Where | Miles | Harvest rule | Stocking | Trout stocked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stocked | From confluence with Thirteenth Brook upstream to confluence with Boreas River | 3.92 | Trout, April 1 – October 15, Daily Limit – 5 with no more than 2 longer than 12" | Spring | 5,300 |
| Stocked | From confluence with Boreas River upstream to confluence with Indian River | 8.86 | Trout, April 1 – October 15, Daily Limit – 5 with no more than 2 longer than 12" | Spring | 6,240 |
| Stocked-Extended | From the confluence of Raymond Brook upstream to the confluence with Thirteenth Brook | 3.32 | Trout, April 1 – October 15, Daily Limit – 3 with no more than 1 longer than 12″ | 3rd week in April | 6,200 |
Trout and salmon need no stamp in New York; the DEC freshwater license ($25.00 resident, $50.00 nonresident, $5.00 for residents 70 and older) covers them.
DEC trout stream management reaches (dil_water_activities layers), retrieved October 24, 2026. New York rivers.
Public Fishing Rights
Easement water on the Hudson River
16easement parcels
623.2acres
0angler parking areas
NYS DEC – Public Fishing Rights, NYS DECagency
The Hudson River easements give foot access for fishing along otherwise private banks.
DEC Public Fishing Rights layer, retrieved October 24, 2026.
Species
Species DEC records in the Hudson River
Smallmouth bass Largemouth bass Pumpkinseed Yellow perch Black crappie Northern pike Chain pickerel Walleye Common carp Channel catfish Brown trout Rainbow trout Brook trout
Fish shown for the Hudson River trace to DEC paperwork, not a complete count.
DEC Recommended Fishing Rivers and Streams, trout reaches, stocking lists and state records, retrieved October 24, 2026.
Flow
Cubic feet per second on the Hudson River
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Hudson River At Hadley Ny | 965 cfs, 2.46 ft gage height | Nov 11 2:15 am |
| Hudson River At Fort Edward Ny | 2,510 cfs, 21.00 ft gage height | Nov 11 1:45 am |
| Hudson River Above Lock 1 Near Waterford Ny | 3,860 cfs, 30.21 ft gage height | Nov 11 2:15 am |
| Hudson River At Lock 1 Near Waterford Ny | 30.18 ft gage height | Nov 11 2:15 am |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Nov 11, 2026 2:33 am ET. Provisional readings can be revised.
USGS instantaneous values, provisional; Hudson River at Hadley NY, Hudson River at Fort Edward NY, Hudson River above Lock 1 near Waterford NY and Hudson River at Lock 1 near Waterford NY.
Access
Launch sites dotting the Hudson River
- Public Launch on Hudson River near North Creek (west)hand launch, Warren County
- Public Launch on Hudson River near North Creek (west)hand launch, Warren County
- Public Launch on Hudson River near North Creek (west)hand launch, Warren County
- Public Launch on Hudson River near North Creek (north)hand launch, Warren County
- Public Launch on Hudson River near North Creek (east)hand launch, Warren County
- Public Launch on Hudson River near Warrensburghand launch, Warren County
- Warren County Fish Hatchery Launchhand launch, Warren County
- Thurman Station Bridge Launchhand launch, Warren County
- Hudson River Special Management Areahand launch, parking: 5 spaces (dec park field), Warren County
- Public Launch on Hudson River near Lake Luzerne (west)hand launch, Warren County
- Public Launch on Hudson River near Lake Luzerne (east)hand launch, Warren County
- Hadley Canoe Take-Out Launchhand launch, Warren County
- Public Launch on Hudson River near South Glens Fallshand launch, parking: 4 spaces (dec park field), Warren County
- Public Launch on Hudson River near Glens Fallshand launch, parking: 10 spaces (dec park field), Warren County
- Feeder Canal Parkhand launch, parking: 15 spaces (dec park field), Warren County
- Public Launch on Hudson River near Hadleyhard surface ramp, 30 car-and-trailer spaces, toilets, Warren County
- Bradley Beachhand launch, parking: 20 spaces (dec park field), Washington County
- Hudson River Parkhard surface ramp, parking: 10 spaces (dec park field), Warren County
- Public Launch on Hudson River near Corinthhard surface ramp, parking: 5 spaces (dec park field), Saratoga County
- Fort Hardy Park on Hudson River near Schuylervillehard surface ramp, parking: 20 spaces (dec park field), Saratoga County
- Fort Hardy Park on Hudson River near Schuylervillehand launch, parking: 15 spaces (dec park field), Saratoga County
- Public Launch on Hudson River near Victoryhand launch, parking: 7 spaces (dec park field), Saratoga County
- Stillwater Riverfront Parkhand launch, Saratoga County
- Lock 4 State Canal Parkhand launch, parking: 10 spaces (dec park field), Rensselaer County
- Public Launch on Hudson River near Mechanicville (north)hand launch, parking: 20 spaces (dec park field), Saratoga County
- Public Launch on Hudson River near Mechanicville (south)hand launch, parking: 5 spaces (dec park field), Saratoga County
- Lighthouse Parkhand launch, parking: 20 spaces (dec park field), Saratoga County
- Lock C1 Launchhard surface ramp, parking: 50 spaces (dec park field), Saratoga County
- Public Launch on Hudson River near Waterford (north)unpaved trailer launch, Rensselaer County
- Peebles Island State Parkhand launch, parking: 50 spaces (dec park field), Saratoga County
- Public Launch on Hudson River near Waterford (south)hard surface ramp, parking: 10 spaces (dec park field), Rensselaer County
DEC launch, angler parking and fishing site layers, USGS gauges, retrieved October 24, 2026.
Limits
Limits that apply on the Hudson River
| Species | Daily limit and size | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Trout in inland trout streams (Apr 1 to Oct 15) | 5, no more than 2 longer than 12" | Apr 1 – Oct 15 |
| Trout in inland trout streams (Oct 16 to Mar 31) | No harvest; Catch and release only | Oct 16 – Mar 31 |
| Brown and rainbow trout, splake in lakes and ponds | 5, no more than 2 longer than 12" | All year |
| Brook trout in lakes and ponds | 5 | Apr 1 – Oct 15 |
| Lake trout | 3; minimum 21" | Apr 1 – Oct 15 |
| Largemouth and smallmouth bass (Jun 15 to Nov 30) | 5; minimum 12" | Jun 15 – Nov 30 |
| Largemouth and smallmouth bass (Dec 1 to Jun 14) | No harvest; Catch and release only | Dec 1 – Jun 14 |
| Muskellunge | 1; minimum 40" | Jun 1 – Nov 30 |
| Tiger muskellunge | 1; minimum 30" | May 1 – Mar 15 |
| Northern pike | 5; minimum 18" | May 1 – Mar 15 |
| Chain pickerel | 5; minimum 15" | May 1 – Mar 15 |
| Walleye | 5; minimum 15" | May 1 – Mar 15 |
| Black and white crappie | 25; minimum 10" | All year |
| Yellow perch | 50 | All year |
| Sunfish | 25 | All year |
| American eel | 25; minimum 9" | All year |
The Hudson River follows the statewide freshwater table outside its special reaches.
Extra DEC rules for the Hudson River
| Species | Daily limit and size | Season | Listed under |
|---|---|---|---|
| All species | No harvest; Catch and release only | All year | Saratoga County |
2026 DEC freshwater fishing regulations (statewide table effective April 1, 2026), retrieved October 24, 2026, figures checked against the DEC pages October 25, 2026. All New York limits.
Stocking
Fish released into the Hudson River
The Hudson River appears 51 times in DEC stocking files, 2023 to 2026.
| Year | Species | Type | Entries | Fish | Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Brown Trout | planned spring 2026 | 9 | 11,500 | 12 -15 inches, 9 – 10 inches |
| 2026 | Rainbow Trout | planned spring 2026 | 1 | 6,240 | 9 – 10 inches |
| 2025 | Rainbow Trout | stocked | 5 | 36,700 | 11 in, 12.15 in, 4.3 in |
| 2025 | Brown Trout | stocked | 10 | 12,630 | 11 in, 13.8 in, 14.2 in |
| 2025 | Brook Trout | stocked | 2 | 772 | 11 in, 8.25 in |
| 2024 | Brown Trout | stocked | 10 | 11,275 | 11 in, 13.8 in, 14 in |
| 2024 | Rainbow Trout | stocked | 2 | 6,700 | 12 in, 9 in |
| 2023 | Brown Trout | stocked | 10 | 11,260 | 13.2 in, 13.3 in, 13.4 in |
| 2023 | Rainbow Trout | stocked | 2 | 6,800 | 14 in, 9.1 in |
DEC Fish Stocking Lists (Actual), 2023 to 2025, and DEC Current Season Spring Trout Stocking, 2026 (data.ny.gov), retrieved October 24, 2026.
Nearby
Places bordering the Hudson River
Lakes to combine with a the Hudson River trip
- Lake Luzerne7 miles
- Glen Lake10 miles
- Palmer Lake14 miles
- New Lake14 miles
Where to grab bait before the Hudson River
- Beach Road Bait & Tackle Llcbait and tackle shop, Lake George, 8 miles
- Fish307llcbait and tackle shop, Lake George, 8 miles
- Halls Boat Corpmarina, Warren, 8 miles
- Upper Hudson River Boat Launchmarina, Warren, 10 miles
- Yankee Boating Centermarina, Warren, 10 miles
DEC-licensed guides for the Hudson River
- Justy-Joe Charterscharter, Wilton
- The Backwater Guide Servicefishing guide, Schuylerville
- White Dog Trail Companyfishing guide, Clifton Park
- ADK Mountain & Stream Guide Sefishing guide, Olmstedville
- Adirondack Adventuresfishing guide, Adirondack, North River
Places to sleep within reach of the Hudson River
- Lake George7 miles
- Warrensburg8 miles
- Glens Falls North11 miles
- West Glens Falls12 miles
Streams sharing a watershed with the Hudson River
- Stewart Brook3 miles
- West Brook5 miles
- Stony Creek, Warren County7 miles
- Glen Brook11 miles
County guides sharing the Hudson River
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Photographs
Shores, kills and lakes by Hudson River, pictured
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Answers
Trip planning on the Hudson River, answered
How do I find the Hudson River on a New York map?
Its water passes through Saratoga County and 5 other counties.
What trout category covers the Hudson River?
Trout are stocked, about 17,740 trout by reach.
Is there a live flow gauge on the Hudson River?
USGS keeps 4 USGS gauges here; the band above prints them.
Can I kayak the Hudson River?
DEC lists 31 launches, including Lock 4 State Canal Park.
Which DEC creel numbers cover the Hudson River?
No special regulation reach exists on file.
May an out-of-towner wet a line on the Hudson River?
Trout and salmon need no stamp in New York; the DEC freshwater license ($25.00 resident, $50.00 nonresident, $5.00 for residents 70 and older) covers them.
Which shop on the list is nearest the Hudson River?
Beach Road Bait & Tackle Llc, about 8 miles away.
What is on the fish list for the Hudson River?
smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, pumpkinseed, yellow perch, black crappie and northern pike, per DEC sources.
Which town is nearest the Hudson River?
Base yourself in Lake Luzerne, roughly 7 miles off.
Is the Hudson River on the DEC stocking lists?
51 DEC rows, the latest in 2026.
Can I fish the private banks of the Hudson River?
DEC holds about 623.2 acres of Public Fishing Rights in 16 parcels along it, with 0 angler parking areas.
Block out an afternoon on the Hudson River
Reach rules change the limits; read them first.