How to use our fishing calendar
Planning your next fishing trip in Albany, 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 Albany, New York centers on the productive freshwater stretch of the Hudson River and its connected tributaries, offering four-season action for anglers. From spring striped bass runs to warm-weather smallmouth and channel catfish, the Albany area delivers diverse, easily accessible fishing opportunities for boat and shore anglers alike. read more...
Sun and Moon Times
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Distance to earth:392,993 kmProximity:29.8 %
Moon Phases for Albany
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minor Time:12:19 pm - 02:19 pm
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minor Time:10:49 pm - 12:49 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 Albany
Albany, New York fishing is dominated by the tidal Hudson River, a broad, nutrient-rich system that fishes like a big lake in some stretches and a powerful river in others. Anglers here can target everything from spring striped bass and shad to summer bass, panfish, and catfish, with year-round access from numerous public shorelines, boat ramps, and nearby reservoirs and trout streams.
Seasonal patterns drive most fishing decisions around Albany. The signature event is the spring striped bass migration, typically kicking off as river temperatures push into the 50s. Striped bass push upriver into the Albany pool, stacking along channel edges, bridge pilings, and current seams. In spring, focus on deeper bends and ledges with live or cut bait on fish-finder rigs, or heavy jig-head plastics vertically bounced along the drop-offs. At the same time, shad and herring runs attract predators, so downsized spoons, shad darts, and small flutter blades can shine along mid-river seams.
As water warms into late spring and summer, bass, walleye, and panfish become prime targets. Smallmouth bass thrive around rocky shorelines, riprap, and bridge abutments; work 1/4–3/8 oz jigs tipped with soft plastics, small crankbaits, or tube baits down-current, contacting bottom regularly. Largemouth bass relate more to weedy bays, marinas, and backwaters—flip jigs, Texas-rigged creature baits, or weightless stick worms tight to cover at first and last light. Walleye are most active in low-light; target deeper channel edges with jig-and-minnow combos or slowly trolled crankbaits that grind bottom.
Summer also brings consistent catfish and carp action in the Albany reach of the Hudson. Channel catfish respond well to cut bait, nightcrawlers, and prepared baits presented on simple slip-sinker rigs in slower eddies, outside bends, and along the base of drop-offs. For carp, pre-baiting an area with sweet corn or small feed pellets can stack fish; fish hair rigs or basic bottom rigs with corn, dough balls, or flavored boilies on medium-heavy tackle. Night fishing can be particularly productive during stable warm weather.
When fall cools the river, gamefish feed aggressively. Bass, walleye, and perch slide shallower on sunny days, chasing baitfish around rocky points and weed edges. This is an ideal time for reaction baits—medium-diving crankbaits in shad or perch patterns, blade baits hopped near bottom, and compact spinnerbaits slow-rolled along breaks. Pike and pickerel cruise weedy margins and channel mouths; large spoons, spinnerbaits, and suspending jerkbaits worked with pauses often draw vicious strikes.
Albany anglers aren’t limited to the main Hudson. Nearby reservoirs, ponds, and smaller creeks add variety. Local lakes hold largemouth bass, panfish, and stocked trout. Work shoreline wood, docks, and emergent vegetation with downsized jigs and finesse plastics. Cold-season trout fishing in regional streams rewards subtle presentation—light line, small inline spinners, and natural-colored flies or drifted single eggs in the slower runs.
Practical tips: Use a depth finder on the Hudson to stay near channels, drop-offs, and mid-river humps, as structure is often subtle. Pay close attention to tide and current direction; bites frequently peak when the flow changes or slows. Shore anglers should focus on access points near bridges, parks, and piers, casting at current seams, eddies behind obstructions, and any visible transition in depth or bottom type. Match line and leader strength to the target species—heavier fluorocarbon for stripers and pike, lighter monofilament or braid-to-fluoro setups for bass and panfish—to maximize both bites and landing odds in Albany’s diverse fisheries.
Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Albany area
Harbours and Marinas can often times be productive fishing spots for land based fishing as their sheltered environment attracts a wide variety of bait fish. Similar to river mouths, harbour entrances are also great places to fish as lots of fish will move in and out with the rising and falling tides. There are 1 main harbours in this area.
Porter Slough - 13.21191444781km
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.
Calapooia River - 0.43202468301km , Periwinkle Creek - 1.64165278277km , Thornton Lake - 1.80312752544km , First Lake - 2.90905281328km , Waverly Lake - 2.92157476204km , Swan Lakes - 3.09151287249km , Second Lake - 3.40446279279km , Burkhart Creek - 3.54495238515km , Little Willamette River - 3.59281180164km , Truax Creek - 3.70964627691km , Murder Creek - 3.88137968722km , Timber-Linn Lake - 4.02329768393km , Third Lake - 4.4821724616km , Fourth Lake - 4.68180683394km , Maddys Pond - 4.68816238362km , Bowers Slough - 5.20632913708km , Lower Kiger Island - 6.30011237202km , Wilson Lake - 6.45579308161km , Asbahr Lake - 8.05372318455km , Dead River - 8.33851360533km , Little Oak Creek - 8.63708696494km , Arbor Creek - 8.85014609626km , Mountain View Creek - 9.06508887427km , Truax Island - 9.48229510665km , North Santiam River - 9.6477396392km , South Santiam River - 9.6477396392km , Randall Pond - 10.21655854485km , Spring Branch - 10.29317190476km , Stewart Slough - 10.53718255587km , Colorado Lake - 10.89607785129km , McCarthy Slough - 11.39404652566km , Cole Slough - 11.86116730858km , Lakeview Slough - 11.99109769901km , Stewart Lake - 12.25226463831km , Fennell Lake - 12.37648029726km , Crabtree Creek - 12.43106270768km , Meridian Lake - 12.85988632464km , Cole Island - 12.98925596428km , Porter Slough - 13.21191444781km , Helms Dam - 13.32406407177km
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