How to Fish at Night

Fishing at night is much more comfortable than throughout the daytime, even more productive, some fishermen say. Not only is the weather more pleasing, but there are less people crowding the lakes after dusk. The peacefulness increases with the sounds of frogs, crickets and critters scavenging through the dark woods. Even the sound of the water rippling up on the banks will relieve some of the daily stresses and let you relax while catching some of the biggest bass that will be feeding at night.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

1. Check the weather forecast. Make sure that the temperature is cool, but not cold and also check for the possibility of rainfall. Take along a rain poncho, if you think there is a chance of rain. Fishing at night between the end of March and September will be the best months to catch fish and also the most comfortable weather for you to fish at night.

2. Take the least amount of tackle with you to free your hands when you fish at night. You can buy a small tackle box or reuse empty containers such as candy tins or snuff cans. These small containers will fit in your pocket and you will be able to fit hooks, sinkers, beads and a couple of worm rattles in them.

3. Use a blacklight for catching fish at night. Blacklights should light up your line for approximately fifty feet away from where you are casting and you can watch the line for even a subtle strike. It really doesn’t penetrate the water except maybe a couple of inches below the surface, so the fish won’t get spooked by the light.

4. Fish with a dark colored bait to create a good contrast with the night sky. Colors of bait should be considered because the bass will be looking upward for food and the bait that stands out against the sky will work well. Live minnows shine in the water, so they would also be a good bait to use when you fish at night.

5. Be especially attentive at night when fishing. Night fishing can be dangerous for many reasons, there are other anglers out besides you, for one thing. You should be careful to light your path while walking to your destination so that you don’t accidentally stumble into one of them or scare their potential catch away. There is also a danger of actually falling into the water along the points and banks.

6. Keep as quiet as possible when you fish at night. Anytime that you are fishing it is important not to bang things around or drop anything into the water.

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