kb2112 ... Many years ago, my Dad and I kept our boat in Columbia County (Claverack - left there as they treated the lake with something that killed off many fish) also did ice fishing @ Lake Taconic. Now, I mainly fish in Westchester Cty (resevoirs included) & Sodom (Brewster). Last time we fished the Hudson was for catfish (i.e. Bear Mtn). God willing, I'll be trying my luck with the crappies this upcoming weekend!