Walleye are one of the most fun, vexing, frustrating, and challenging freshwater fish to catch on a consistent basis.

From the northern stretches of Passaic County to the coastline of central New Jersey, the Garden State has nine bodies of water with aggressive northern pike.

The Ides of March spur frantic movements of tidewater perch in New Jersey coastal rivers, creeks and their tributaries.

It’s one of those situations where the uninvited guest proves the most entertaining when the party-hearty host is on the fade.