Best Fishing Times in Hudson River Today
Today's solunar windows
Rule-of-thumb windows (angler reference).
Solunar major window: 10:56 AM – 12:56 PM — an angler rule-of-thumb reference window, not a scientific prediction.
Tide movement today
Today's tidal range in Hudson River is 5.5 ft — close to the annual average of 4.9 ft. The classic rule of thumb: moving water around tide changes tends to fish better than slack tide, and the 2 hours before high tide is the window many anglers favor.
7-day solunar outlook
Gear for this window
- Fish finder / sonar (portable castable) — spot structure on moving tides
- Medium-action rod + 3000-size reel combo — all-round inshore setup
- Wading boots with felt/studded soles — slippery rocks at low tide
- Braid line 15 lb + fluorocarbon leader — feel the bite in current
Gear picks are general recommendations for this kind of tide window. Gear links coming soon.
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FAQ
What time is high tide in Hudson River today?
Today in Hudson River, high tide times are 7:44 AM (5.58 ft) and 8:07 PM (4.55 ft), local time (America/New_York), based on NOAA station 8518750.
What time is low tide in Hudson River today?
Today's low tides in Hudson River: 1:40 AM (0.17 ft) and 2:18 PM (0.04 ft), local time, datum MLLW.
Is today good for fishing in Hudson River?
Yes — solunar rates Hudson River 4/5 today. Solunar major window: 10:56 AM – 12:56 PM — an angler rule-of-thumb reference window, not a scientific prediction.
Where is the tide measured for Hudson River?
Tides for Hudson River are predicted at NOAA CO-OPS station 8518750 (NEW YORK (The Battery)), 0.8 miles away — a reference station. Times are America/New_York (ET), heights in feet relative to MLLW datum.
Tide predictions for Hudson River come from NOAA CO-OPS station 8518750 (NEW YORK (The Battery)), 0.8 mi away — a reference (harmonic) station — predictions are computed directly from harmonic constituents. Heights are in feet relative to the MLLW datum; all times are local to the station (America/New_York, ET). Source: NOAA Tides & Currents.
Data date: 2026-11-09 · page generated 2026-11-10 00:11 UTC · astronomical predictions, not observed water levels.