| Some fish are nocturnal, for example striped bass, | | | | be special rules for night fishermen. One spot I fish has |
| large trout, and more, so fishing for them at night | | | | a night fishing permit available but you need to ask! |
| makes sense. Besides, many of us work or are | | | | 4) Be careful, especially in urban areas. Be aware of |
| otherwise busy during the day and night may be the | | | | your surroundings. You can easily slip and hurt yourself, |
| only time we have available to fish. | | | | get swept away by current, and yes, people are |
| Here are 5 night fishing tips. | | | | hazards too. One spot I fish has too many bars and |
| 1) All types of fishing are effective at night, even fly | | | | drunks for me to be comfortable night fishing! Night |
| fishing. Don't limit yourself to baitfishing unless that's | | | | fishing with a friend is always a good idea |
| what you enjoy. Fish will even hit small all black flies at | | | | 5) Check regulations. In some places night fishing might |
| night. | | | | be not allowed for certain species. For example in |
| 2) Fish areas you know well. It's best to fish an area | | | | New Hampshire you can't night fish for trout, while in |
| you've already explored or fished before during | | | | Pennsylvania the biggest trout are caught after dark. |
| daylight hours. Night is a hard time to learn new areas. | | | | It's daytime and I'm busy with work and the kids. After |
| 3) Parking and access can sometimes be difficult at | | | | nightfall, work is done, the kids are hopefully asleep, |
| night. Night parking may be disallowed and beaches | | | | and my favorite fishing holes are all but abandoned of |
| etc. might be closed. Ask around, for example ask a | | | | swimmers, tourists, and other fishermen. I'm going |
| park ranger, other fishermen, or policemen. There may | | | | fishing tonight! |