The Basics Of Fishing At Night

Fishing at night can be an exhillerating experience. It can offer the ability to truely connect with nature and, for those fishermen who live in hot areas, can offer a restbite from the heat of the day.

When fishing at night it is important to take extra care. The below tips will help ensure that you have a safe, enjoyable and hopefully very productive night fishing experience.

1. Arrive early

It is much easier to get set up for night fishing when there is still daylight available. From setting up rods to manouvuring your boat into place, it can be much easier (and safer!) by daylight.

2. Allow your eyes to adjust

The human eye can adapt very well to minimal lighting. But in order to see in the darkness you need to give your eyes time to adjust. You will spoil your night vision if you are using a torch, or checking the latest message on your mobile phone.

3. Be tidy

Ensure that you are vigilant about keeping the boat tidy and organised when you are night fishing. The last thing you want to do is snap a rod because you left it lying on the bottom of the boat and then ended up standing on it. Ensure that your equipment is well organsied and that you know how to get to it easily.

4. Know your surroundings

Ensure that you know your surroundings. Check out the location in daylight and ensure that you make note of any shallow areas and rocks that need to be avoided. It can help to sketch out the area on paper in case you need to refer to it later on.

5. Choose the right nights

Consider night fishing on calm evenings where there is no cloud cover and a half to full moon. The lack of wind will keep the water calm and stop the boat from being blown along – both of which will make things safer for you. By choosing a clear night with moonlight you will be able to see more than on an overcast evening. It will also make for a very picturesque evening!

Conclusion

Fishing at night can be one of the most fun ways to fish. Away from the hustle and bustle of the day you will be able to relax and enjoy the calm of the evening. Just remember to be extra vigilant when it comes to safety as you will have limited light in order to get you out of any trouble that you get into. If you are going to use a boat check out our fishing boat safety tips. And if you’re going to fish on a lake check out kayak fishing how to get started with freshwater fishing.

Happy fishing!

Of course, if you would rather just keep fish rather than catch them, it might be worth thinking about a 30 gallon fish tank, a 36 inch LED light for 30 gallon fish tanks and some Green Neon Tetra to get you started!