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When temperaturesgrow cooler in latefall and early winter,perch will gatherin shallow weeds.As mid-winterapproaches, perch will migrate to the nearest deep pool or basin.They welcome the spring ice thaw by moving towards theirspawning grounds. Keep in mind that perch are small predatorsand will follow their food source.When trying your luck at ice fishing remember that ice should bea minimum of 4 inches thick for a single angler, 5 inches or more tosupport several anglers single file. Drill several holes for a more efficientway to locate the fish. The most effective method of ice fishingis jigging where you raise just the rod tip about a foot and drop it backto where it was, repeating every five to 10 seconds.Tom PagliaroliLive bait should be your choice when searching for a school. Perchtend to congregate at about 15 to 25 feet. Once you locate fish, continuefishing around that depth with live or artificial bait. Whether fishingin the colder or warmer months, suggested live baits include minnows,worms and grass shrimp.Useful artificial baitsinclude vertical spoons orflash spoons, horizontal jigsand swimming lures. A surefirecombination is to put aminnow head on one hook ofa vertical spoon.New Jersey has many goodplaces for white perch fishing.Head north to Lake Hopatcongfor a little ice fishing. If you’rein the south, try Collins Cove on the Mullica River or Amasa Holeon the Bass River—the newly constructed pier seen from Exit 50 onthe Garden State Parkway. Other productive white perch fishinglocations are the Raritan River, Manasquan River, Toms River, GreatEgg Harbor River, Tuckahoe River, Maurice River and Cohansey River.No matter where or when you try to catch these lively fish, you aresure to have a fulfilling day out on the water!For information on white perch by marine fisheries biologist HughCarberry, visit our Web site at NJFishandWildlife.com/artwhtperch.htm.NJ Div. Fish and WildlifeThe Jessie O’Fishing & Cruising FleetCaptain Andy’s Marina · (609) 412-36359317 Amherst Avenue · Margate, New JerseyDeep Sea Fishing on the Jessie O’ IIBack Bay Fishing on Jessie O’s Fish N’ FunOcean & Bay Fishing · Private Parties · Small & Large GroupsDinner Cruises · Catering & DJ ServicesJessieOFishing.comThompson Management, LLCThanks to Marc Resciniti (Bureau of Marine Water Monitoring) andHugh Carberry (Bureau of Marine Fisheries) , contributors.A simple recipe worth trying!Beer Battered White Perch+/- 6,000 Acres of Hunting LandAvailable for Bid in Central New JerseyAnnual bids begin July 1st8 whole white perch, dressed1⁄2 cup butter, melted1⁄2 cup beer2 eggs1 cup flour1⁄2 cup cornstarchvegetable oilBeat eggs and mix with butter and beer. Stir in flour and cornstarch. In adeep fryer or pan, heat oil on high. Dip each white perch in batter and thenfry until golden brown. Drain on paper towels and serve. Serves 3 to 4.For more information, or to submit a bid,visit our website...ThompsonManagementLLC.comor call 609.921.7655It’s never too late…Submit your bid today!New Jersey Fish & Wildlife Digest | 272012 Marine Issue