First NJ Report for 2019 – White Perch by Dave Spendiff

Posted on April 10, 2019 by kelli

This what four white perch look like after they have been caught, carefully cleaned and bagged for freezing or, as in this case, temporarily stored before deep frying in peanut oil.

Caught them at the Mill Creek outflow area on Monday, April 8 in the evening. I fished for them at 5am that morning, but it seems they are late evening feeders. Three were caught on grass shrimp and one on a lure. In the coming weeks, they should become more plentiful where ever fresh water flows into the bay. In my opinion, one of the finest table fair available.

Bon Appetite!

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