NJ Winter White Perch Fishing

Today I went kayak fishing in January for white perch using grass shrimp on a top and bottom rig. I fished the outgoing tide which was strong during the beginning of my trip. There was a lot of grass in the water and it was dirty in the faster moving water. Once the tide slowed during the last 1.5 hours, the fish turned on.
Water Temp - 42 F
Air Temp - 38-43 F
Tide - Outgoing
Bait - Grass shrimp
Rig - Top and bottom rig with a red beads and size 4-6 bait keeper hooks
Species Caught - White Perch

[@32clove]

I've been fishing all winter and skunked every outing! I learned some helpful information in this video. I just subscribed and anxious to catch up on the rest of your content. Thanks or helping out another fellow fisherman in desperate need.

[@cookandfishing]

Nice video! I used to catch 2 fish at a time but that was a long time ago...looks like the waters around here have less and less fish every year...Cool video!

[@josecerqueira82]

Great video. Love the crocks

[@TravisDoesKayakFishing]

Solid video.

[@Bassandbrewsfishingpodcast]

Great video man. Fellow SNJ angler here. Sub’d.

[@smitty1013]

My Dad told me that's how they would fish for Weakfish back in the 40s - Chumming grass shrimp, but nobody sells them at the tackle shops anymore, Great video

[@reylovestheoutdoors5959]

Hi. Awesome video! I just started to learn and fish NJ waters more. I wanted to learn where to go for white perch? I have an old town canoe and hopefully try to modify it this coming season.

[@CarlitosPescaNJ]

Great video man i was fishing there on land, i saw when you were lunching. Glad to see you catch them.👍 subscribing for future videos so keep them coming👍

[@brucekostecka4047]

Great video.

[@michaelgoodson5030]

Great video! Can you give me some insight on where I catch slabs like these from the bank-land. I live in the Philly area and really need to catch some fish. I fish alot in jersey and would love to find new places.

[@warefisher]

Very nice! Are you gathering your own grass shrimp? For wintertime perch fishing, are you fishing the deeper spots in your creeks? I see you’re at about 7 feet. Thanks.

[@fishnmusicn]

Nice, looks like a Liquid Logic? How would vertical jigging lures work for those perch - would a freshwater NJ license be valid fishing in that area? Appreciate the video and any info.

[@DpuckFishingandOutdoors]

Way to power through that cold for the perch!

[@SneakersAnonymousMatt]

what size hooks do u use for them an what else can u use beside grass shrimp?

[@drewuth1015]

Where do you get your grass shrimp from? Buy locally or catch yourself?

[@baatyrkan73]

Hello, Please let me know what type of bait you were using, thanks

[@1kollonh]

Where is this location if you don't mind? I went to Fortescue all the time

[@andrezinhofishing]

Wheres that place?