Today's Best Fishing Times for
Albany, United States ðŸ‡ºðŸ‡¸

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Planning your next fishing trip in Albany, United States ? Today is a excellent day for fishing. Our comprehensive fishing almanac combines our popular solunar tables, moon times, sunrise and sunset times, and a 7-day fishing calendar so you always know the best fishing times in your area. We analyse major and minor solunar bite times, rate each day on a five-star scale, and pair it with localized weather forecasts so you can quickly tell whether today is a good day to fish without juggling multiple tabs. Be sure to bookmark this page so you never miss a bite. view bite times...

  • Check our unique Solunar Clock for precise solunar tables and the best moon phases.
  • Use the forecast calendar section to sync bite times with major weather changes.
  • Analyze the forecasted weather conditions, such as wind, barometric pressure and rain to plan your fishing session.
  • Jump to the 7-Day Fishing Calendar for an extended fishing forecast, then explore nearby fishing spots on the interactive map.

Fishing in Albany, New York centers on the Hudson River, offering four-season action for striped bass, smallmouth and largemouth bass, catfish, panfish, and more. From downtown waterfront piers to nearby creeks and reservoirs, anglers around Albany can target both trophy migratory stripers and dependable local species using a wide range of techniques. read more...

Sun and Moon Times

The sun will be at it's highest point at . Today we have 11:38 hours of daylight. For shallow water fishing the twilight periods are often the most productive fishing times, especially on days when a major or minor time will coincide with twilight. In low light conditions predators have better cover for their ambush and often hunt in shallow water.
  • Nautical Twilight begins:
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  • New Moon - 1% illuminated New Moon
Next Full Moon in ~17 days on 26th October
New Moon is generally a very productive time for fishing. Dark nights mean that many predators feed more actively during daylight hours. The combined gravity of sun and moon during New Moon days has a stronger effect on all water bodies, leads to increased food availabilty and hence better fishing.
  • Distance to earth:
    384,113 km
    Proximity:
    50.7 %
We can compare the current moon distance to it's minimum and maximum distance from earth and express that as proximity. A high proximity means the moon is closer to earth. At 50% it would be at it's mean distance. A high proximity causes big tides, currents and has a direct effect on increased bite times. A proximity greater than 90% indicates a super moon.
Moon Phases for Albany
New Moon
Sat, 10 Oct
Full Moon
Mon, 26 Oct

Solunar Bite Times

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Best fishing times:
  • minor Time:
    05:33 am - 07:33 am
  • major Time:
    11:31 am - 01:31 pm
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    05:30 pm - 07:30 pm
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    11:00 pm - 01:00 am
All times are displayed in the America/New_York timezone and are automatically adjusted to daylight savings. The current timezone offset is -4 hours. Green and yellow areas indicate the best fishing times (major and minor). The center shows the current moon phase which is a New Moon at 1% lumination. According to the Solunar Theory, today is a excellent day for fishing, but you need to cross check this with the current weather forecast for a final decision. Today some bite times coincide with sunrise or sunset. Those will be particularly good times for fishing and are indicated by sun icons. The next best fishing time ( ) starts in -3 hour and -42 minute. The gray time indicator displays the current local time.
America/New_York • Fri, 9 Oct 08:48 • 31.579, -84.156
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Current Fishing Weather

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7 Day Fishing Weather

The weather plays an important role in fishing. Wind strenght and direction often determine where you can fish and where fish might be holding. Although high pressure is usually good for fishing, steep pressure changes often trigger feeding frenzies and are great times for fishing. Of course temperature has also a strong effect on fishing and comfort on the water. So make sure to cross check the weather forecast with the solunar fishing times to determine the best times to go fishing. The graph below shows you the 3 hourly weather progression over the next 7 days. Scroll the graph left or right to see more.
Selected Weather Station: Albany, US
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7 Day Fishing Forecast Calendar
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*bold times indicate best fishing times around sunrise or sunset

Fishing Overview Albany

Albany, New York fishing revolves around the tidal Hudson River and a network of lakes, ponds, and trout streams within an easy drive of downtown. The big draw is the spring striped bass migration, but local anglers quietly enjoy consistent bass, panfish, and catfish action from ice-out through late fall, plus trout and salmon in nearby reservoirs and coldwater creeks.

Seasonal patterns on the Hudson near Albany are driven by water temperature and the tide. In early spring, as soon as the river edges creep into the 40s, channel catfish, bullheads, and early perch bite on simple bottom rigs. By late April through May, the striped bass run peaks: big ocean-run stripers push upriver past Albany, holding in current breaks, channel edges, and near creek mouths. After the run tapers in June, resident smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, and panfish dominate catches through summer, with night fishing for catfish and carp staying strong. Fall brings cooling water that fires up smallmouth, walleye, and pike in both the Hudson and nearby lakes, before ice fishing takes over on local ponds and reservoirs where safe ice forms.

Key habitats and access include the Albany riverfront, public parks, boat launches, and upstream/downstream stretches of the Hudson. Focus on channel edges, wing dams, bridge pilings, riprap banks, and feeder creek mouths—spots that concentrate bait and moderate current. Nearby lakes and reservoirs within the Capital District hold largemouth, pickerel, panfish, and in some cases trout and walleye. Smaller creeks and tailwaters offer seasonal trout fishing; look for deeper pools, undercut banks, and shaded riffles.

Effective techniques on the Hudson near Albany vary by target species:

  • Striped bass: In spring, use three-way rigs with 30–40 lb leaders and bloodworms, herring-style plugs, or soft plastics along the channel edge. Drifting or anchoring on inside bends and below points that break current is critical. Time your trips around tide changes–many anglers favor the last of the incoming and first of the outgoing for concentrated bites.
  • Bass and panfish: In warmer months, work small crankbaits, tube jigs, and Ned rigs along riprap, eddies behind pilings, and rocky shorelines for smallmouth. For largemouth and panfish in backwaters and nearby lakes, fish weedlines with wacky-rigged worms, small spinnerbaits, and 1/16–1/8 oz jigs tipped with soft plastics or live worms.
  • Catfish and carp: Anchor up on channel edges, deep bends, or below outflows. Use sliding sinker rigs with cut bait or nightcrawlers for channel cats and bullheads. For carp, fish corn or dough baits on simple hair rigs or small hooks with minimal weight, casting to mud plumes and travel lanes along breaks.
  • Trout and coldwater species: In nearby streams and reservoirs, cast inline spinners, small spoons, and 2–4" minnow plugs, or drift nymphs and egg patterns. Concentrate on mornings and overcast days, especially during warm months when clear, cool inflows become key holding areas.

Tactical tips for Albany include watching the tide chart as closely as the weather forecast when fishing the Hudson, downsizing line and leaders in clear water, and moving frequently until you contact fish. Bank anglers should carry a compact selection of jigs, plugs, and bait hooks, while boaters can cover more structure with sonar to pinpoint breaks, humps, and bait clouds. Combining seasonal timing, precise current positioning, and simple, reliable presentations will consistently turn Albany’s diverse waters into productive fishing trips.

Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Albany area

We found a total of 40 potential fishing spots nearby Albany. Below you can find them organized on a map. Points, Headlands, Reefs, Islands, Channels, etc can all be productive fishing spots. As these are user submitted spots, there might be some errors in the exact location. You also need to cross check local fishing regulations. Some of the spots might be in or around marine reserves or other locations that cannot be fished. If you click on a location marker it will bring up some details and a quick link to google search, satellite maps and fishing times. Tip: Click/Tap on a new area to load more fishing spots.

Muckafoonee Creek - 2.7799776932km , Flint River Dam - 3.34860141233km , Pine Lake - 3.59436953945km , Willow Lake - 3.72028076164km , Kinchafoonee Creek - 3.85167540997km , Muckalee Creek - 4.57600572748km , Lake Loretta - 4.89034503309km , Fowltown Creek - 8.71807168012km , Piney Woods Creek - 9.33053094711km , Rawls Pond - 9.41965013968km , Rock Hole Creek - 9.5486651095km , Rush Pond - 10.50084787989km , Horse Lot Pond - 11.89514405851km , Percosin Creek - 12.16838614108km , Stocks Pond - 14.22490700829km , James Pond - 14.32303534722km , Goat Island - 14.58352561925km , Pye Pond - 14.76470490081km , Fox Pond - 15.60246301189km , Hudson Pond - 15.68848689319km , Middle Cypress Pond - 16.24215627672km , Gammage Pond - 16.70450197635km , Coney Lake - 16.81854025744km , Rocky Branch Pond (historical) - 17.06550527344km , Yellow Pond - 17.33966400231km , Bonnie Pond - 17.49876008346km , Lawton Pond - 17.52184626778km , Duck Roost Pond - 17.64736251553km , Sun Pond - 17.73443873657km , Tallahassee Creek - 18.03074150426km , Abrams Creek - 18.16039186169km , Big Cypress Lake - 19.02146760208km , Mill Pond - 19.21101339498km , Mercer Millpond Dam - 19.28693218107km , Buzzard Roost Island - 19.8109808836km , Grass Pond - 19.8898575364km , Negro Head Branch - 20.03433620573km , Alligator Pond - 20.22099293028km , Albany Lake Dam - 20.51846649429km , Weatherby Lake Dam - 20.56375921563km

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