I've never fished that particular area that much, but I can tell you that all around there, the bottom lacks any structure or even any deep drop offs or channels. It's all relatively flat and muddy over there. What I'm getting at is, without any sort of structure (rocks, channels, jetty, bridge, etc.) there isn't much to attract bait for the bass to go after.
Take a drive around to some fishing access areas at dead low tide and look at what is exposed. If you see rocks or a deep water channel, or fish jetties and some bridges, I think you'll have better luck.
I'm not saying you won't catch a fish there because people have caught them there in the past. I just think you would increase your chances at a larger fish and even your hookup rate (even if they are shorts) by trying to read the water a little more. Speaking of which, pick up any of the fine books about Striper fishing. Most go into some detail at least on what to look for when sizing up an area to fish. It'll make you a little more pro-active in your search for the fat ladies and keep you interested in the sport longer.
Good luck and keep at it.
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