Come experience the fantastic spring Striper season on the Hudson River. Capt. Chris runs the most successful charters in the Capital District. With over 25 years of experience fishing on the Hudson your best bet for the fish of the lifetime is in the boat with us.


Early Season Dates - 4/15 to 4/30

Before the larger schools of Herring move into the river, Stripers readily hit plugs and plastics either cast or trolled. The weather can be chilly but if you like to catch big Stripers on artificials this is when it's best. We start later in the day and can only accommodate two anglers so there is room to cast. Times are 9am to 3pm and rates are $300 two anglers only.

May Charters

This is almost an exclusive live-bait bite, drifting or at anchor. This is the time to bring the kids fishing. Charters are from 6am to 12pm or 1pm to 7pm. Rates are $375 for up to three anglers. Additional anglers are $100/per and we can accommodate up to six.

Evening and Night Charters

We offer a limited number of evening and night charters. These evening charters start at 4-5pm until 9-10pm for up to 4 angler. Rates are $400 per trip. We also have a very limited number of night charters please call or email for rates and dates.

All trips include top-quality rods and reels from Abu Garcia and Fenwick. All bait and tackle is included. Ice and storage included for food and drink, restrooms available at the marina. Trip details and itinerary provided with bookings.

To Book Your Charter

Please email us your name, phone number, desired date(s), time(s) and number in your party to Captain Chris via email at cjoutdoors@nycap.rr.com -or- call (518) 421-2746.

Captain Chris will call you to confirm your trip and date. At that time, a $100 deposit will be required to hold the date.

Please make checks out to Captain Chris VanDeusen and mail to P.O. Box 2306 Scotia, NY 12302.

Upon receipt, a detailed trip itinerary and 'things to bring' list will be sent to you via snail mail or email.

           A NYS Licsense is not required to fish for Striped Bass in the Hudson River