How to use our fishing calendar
Planning your next fishing trip in Troy, United States ? Today is a poor 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 Troy, New York centers around the productive waters of the Hudson River and nearby lakes and ponds, offering a mix of warmwater and coldwater action through all four seasons. Anglers here target everything from striped bass and smallmouth bass to pike, walleye, and panfish, with plenty of shore and boat access. Whether you’re casting from riverfront parks in downtown Troy or working quiet backwaters and feeder creeks, this stretch of the Capital Region is packed with diverse fishing opportunities. read more...
Sun and Moon Times
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Distance to earth:392,440 kmProximity:31.1 %
Moon Phases for Troy
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minor Time:12:28 pm - 02:28 pm
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minor Time:11:20 pm - 01:20 am
Current Fishing Weather
Wind Speed and Direction
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Wind Direction and Speed are one of the most important aspects for choosing a fishing spot. An offshore wind can help land-based anglers with longer casting distances, while an onshore wind will make kayak fishing safer. Often fish will also move to certain feeding areas depending on the wind direction. Check out the long term wind forecast at the charts below.
Fishing Barometer
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Atmospheric or Barometric Pressure affects fish activity. The best fishing can be had on a rising barometer and also the time just before it is falling. A steady barometer in the higher ranges can also mean good fishing. A falling or low barometer reading without much change is usually not a very good time for fishing.
UV Effect on Fishing
As a rule of thumb, the higher the UV index, the deeper fish will move. Shallow water fishing is best done at times with a low UV index. When the UV is high, stick to early mornings, late evenings and shaded areas. The effect is less noticable in deeper water, but often a higher UV index can produce good results in the deep.
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Fishing Overview Troy
Troy, NY fishing revolves around the tidal and non-tidal Hudson River corridor, plus a network of nearby lakes, ponds, and trout streams. The Hudson at Troy is a transition zone: tidal influence from the south, cooler riverine habitat upstream, and an urban shoreline that still holds impressive numbers of gamefish. This mix creates year-round fishing options within minutes of downtown.
Seasonal patterns on the Hudson around Troy are dominated by the striped bass run and warmwater cycles. In early spring, as river temperatures climb into the high 40s–50s, pre-spawn walleye, pike, and perch feed aggressively in slower eddies and creek mouths. By late April into May, migratory striped bass push up through the Troy area, concentrating along current seams, channel edges, and near the Troy Dam. Summer brings steady action for smallmouth bass, panfish, and catfish, especially at dawn, dusk, and after dark. In fall, cooling water re-energizes smallmouth, walleye, and pike, while panfish school tight on drop-offs before winter sets in.
Key habitat types around Troy include main-river channels, backwater eddies, riprap banks, and feeder streams. The Hudson’s deeper shipping channel carries strong current; gamefish often hold just off this flow on inside bends, gravel bars, and breaks. Riprap-lined shorelines along Troy’s waterfront, bridge abutments, and piers create classic ambush structure for smallmouth, walleye, and striped bass. Backwater pockets, marinas, and side coves foster weeds and slower water that attract largemouth, panfish, and summer pike. Feeder creeks dumping into the Hudson—especially in spring—concentrate bait and create temperature breaks that predators key on.
Productive techniques vary with the season and water type. For spring walleye and smallmouth, work 1/8–3/8 oz jigheads tipped with plastics (grubs, paddletails, or flukes) slowly along bottom near drop-offs and current seams. When the striper migration is on, anglers favor medium- to heavy-power rods with 20–30 lb braid, casting soft plastics on jigheads, large swimbaits, or working live or cut bait along channel edges. Summer smallmouth respond well to crankbaits, spinnerbaits, and tube jigs bounced around rocky points and riprap, while catfish and bullhead are readily taken at night on cut bait or nightcrawlers fished on simple bottom rigs.
Nearby stillwaters and trout options broaden the Troy-area fishery. Regional ponds and lakes hold largemouth bass, pickerel, crappie, and bluegill, which can be targeted effectively with weedless soft plastics, topwater frogs, and slip-float rigs. Local trout streams and stocked waters within an easy drive of Troy provide opportunities for brown, rainbow, and brook trout; light spinning gear with small spinners, minnow plugs, or bait works well in these clearer, cooler systems, while fly anglers focus on nymphs and small streamers.
Tactical tips for fishing around Troy focus on reading current, timing, and matching forage. Use electronics or simple observation to locate current breaks, bait activity, and depth transitions, then fish these areas thoroughly rather than covering random water. Dawn, dusk, and overcast days generally produce better, especially in the heat of summer or under heavy fishing pressure. Match lure size and color to local forage—alewife, shad, and juvenile panfish dominate—favoring natural silvers, whites, and shad patterns in clearer water and brighter or more contrasting colors when the river is stained. With its mix of river structure and nearby lakes, Troy delivers consistent, versatile fishing for anglers who adapt to the Hudson’s changing moods.
Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Troy area
We found a total of 40 potential fishing spots nearby Troy. 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.
Troy Low Head Dam - 0.44894332402km , Island Number 3 - 3.62274396539km , Little Lost Creek - 5.73759303974km , Middle Branch Lost Creek - 7.04343524851km , Brukner Lake Dam - 8.68685064532km , East Branch Lost Creek - 8.90353235651km , Piqua Low Head Dam - 10.8047156718km , West Milton Low Head Dam - 12.4983600018km , Garbry Creek - 12.58028275731km , West Branch Lost Creek - 12.87076571031km , Williams Lake - 13.20895701605km , Franz Pond - 13.28123500941km , Canyon Run - 13.53659376222km , Echo Lake - 13.88289615731km , Jones Run - 14.14720103113km , McKee Branch - 14.99502039792km , Hart Pond Dam - 15.38970209709km , Pigeye Creek - 15.64639170058km , Greenville Creek - 15.77994478562km , Levering Run - 15.93595544918km , Silver Lake - 15.96631011595km , McIntire Run - 15.99269756067km , Owen Pond Dam - 16.0038347369km , Swift Run Lake Dam - 16.07228568821km , Loramie Creek - 16.92132060948km , Harris Creek - 17.06214092369km , Trotters Creek - 17.3018165501km , McKee Creek - 17.40942140188km , Little Painter Creek - 17.53813405935km , Decker Lake Dam - 18.05429803404km , Lockington Locks - 18.53560141478km , Taylorsville Dam - 18.67779813617km , Ohnoname 19 Dam - 19.20346804495km , East Fork Honey Creek - 19.20446776935km , West Fork Honey Creek - 19.20446776935km , Lockington Dam - 19.68796948447km , Englewood Recreation Dam - 20.02781423599km , Englewood Dam - 20.06590372335km , Ballinger Run - 20.18897831545km , Crystal Lake - 22.77055674789km
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