Smallie search Raritan River

[Kayakbassn]

Fished the raritan river on Sunday, launched my kayak at Edgewater Avenue in Raritan, NJ. Went down river, water level was low and had to walk the kayak at on spot. Saw several fish rising, tried topwater lures but no luck. A lot of bait fish around and a lot of carp swimming around. Also saw several crawfish shells. Any suggestions to improve my luck? Should I try farther up river and launch at Duke Island Park? Or should I try fishing from the bank and move farther up river? Thanks for any help!!