Kayak at Night
 

Just curious how many of you go out in kayaks in night, especially curious about harbors and inshore stuff?

I do almost all my bay fishing at night. Use a lantern to be seen. Slay all the spotted bass.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...0bf9b8e9cc.jpg


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Done lobster at night but not fishing but I have been at dawn and use a mast light on the stern to be seen

Where do you launch from? I’d give it a try.

Fishing at night in the harbors is fairly easy. You just need a head lamp and preferably standard lighting for the kayak. There are lots of lighting in the harbors like Newport and Dana Point so you are never really in the dark totally. Can be a little spooky the first time or two.

you need a white light that has 360 degree coverage and isn't blocked by you. You are not supposed to have running lights unless you are under power, but you can light up to be seen better.

USCG Recommendation
 

The minimum requirement for kayaks and canoes (whether paddling or adrift) conforms with U.S. Coast Guard Rules for a "vessel under oars" requiring "an electric torch or lighted lantern showing a white light which shall be exhibited in sufficient time to prevent collision."
...Thats it...Pretty simple
No red and green lights on the bow unless you are under power.:cool:
An all around light is always a good idea at night...required or not...:cheers1:

I’m curious if anyone has been stealth launching lajolla at night? Wish I still had my kayak.

In SE Florida, the prime offshore Bait - Goggle eyes primarily feed in darkness. So if one does not want to pay $8each for baits, they are launching in the dark off the beach. To be on the water 2 hours prior to sunrise is the norm.

It’s crazy peaceful and relaxing. Love kayak fishing at night. And if you really want to try something wild, rig with your heaviest yellowtail rod, bait a whole squid on a big circle hook and a sinker to match the incoming tide and get ready for a sleigh ride.

You’ll be catching big old mud marlin and get towed around the bay. I mostly catch and release but I have prepped bat rays for the bbq and they are really tasty and the meat is unique, but they’re not for everybody.