Hudson River
The Hudson flows from the Adirondacks at Henderson Lake to New York Bay between New York City and Jersey City. It forms part of the New York-New Jersey border.
Course of the river, simplified. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
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River facts
| Length | 315 miles |
|---|---|
| Source | Henderson Lake, Newcomb, Adirondack Mountains |
| Mouth | New York Bay, between New York City and Jersey City |
| Fish | Striped bass, American eel, sturgeon, herring, shad |
The Federal Dam at Troy marks the start of the tidal river. Sturgeon have been seen in the Hudson again in the 21st century.
Listed fish are the species named for the river on its Wikipedia page. Check the New York State DEC for river-specific regulations before you fish.
Source: Hudson River (Wikipedia)