January 2023 fishing report

Winter is here and that means the water temp has dropped and dead sticking season is in full swing. Arguably one of the most frustrating and fun ways to catch stripers. The smallest change of color and/or depth of your lure can make a huge difference. You had better be in your game to feel the bite. The most subtle bite can lead to the biggest fish you might see all year. Early January had these fish wanting white and chartreuse flukes and after a late January rain, darker colors seemed to do better.