The bass shown below was caught with a broken-back rapala, but you'll have even better luck with mackeral or sea worms, available at local fish and bait shops. That's your webmaster on the right with the striped bass. OR from November 1 to May 1 each year. The boating season begins in earnest over Memorial Day weekend. Kayaking is one way to get down close to the water.
Canoes work, too.
Portable boats can be launched from Brigantine Circle, Chittenden Lane, King's Landing, or from Bridge Street . Bridge Street and King's Landing can also take a trailered boat. Across Route 3A is Mary's, in Marshfield, which is closer to the mouth, if you're headed out to the ocean, or up the South River. If you're unfamiliar with the rivers, but want to know more, join up. They host myriad activities, from their annual River Cleanup Day, to interactive educational presentations, to birdwatching and so on.