Fresh frozen is next best. Don't just anchor in the deeper water and throw a line over. Fish near structures - oyster leases, wharves, reefs and weedbeds. All places where there is shelter for the fish. Use only as much lead to get your bait down into the feeding zone and don't use lines of a breaking strain heavier than necessary.
Dull days are often better than bright and drizzly days are often dynamite.
Only keep what you need and carefully return undersized fish to the water. There are size and bag limits on most species. A few fish can have dangerous spikes which can give you a nasty gash - handle carefully and seek local advice. Keep your fish cool and moist - most of our estuary fish are delicious to eat. Rock Fishing Rock fishing for a variety of different species can be extremely productive.