night fishing on Cedar Creek

With lake finally reaching normal level after being down several feet over the past few years, now is the time to try some night fishing for Hybrid Stripers and White BASS. Many of the private docks on this lake have working night lights that will not only attract bugs but also bait fish that will feed on these small bugs which in turn will bring in bigger fish to feed on the bait fish.

When fishing these lit docks it is important to position boat a fair distance from the light, since it is usually shallow on the end of these docks it is important not to disturb the feeding fish.

Small lures like a Road runner or a Creme lil' Fishie are great swim baits to use in and around these lights, also larger baits like a rattletrap will work fairly well, but many times the game fish will feed on bait fish like small minnows, so it is important to match what they are feeding on.

Most dock have white flood lights, but a few have white spotlights, which is even better since it shoot a beam over a spot on the water surface and the feeding fish will park theirself right beside the lit area and ambush anything that swims into the lit area.

Night fishing is not for everyone, but it is a different and relaxing style of fishing, light boat traffic and no sunburn.