Night fishing

[Benfishin]

How shallow is a guy going to have to be at night? I plan on doing some slip bobberin' on Big Point. Under 10 feet? What do you guys think?

[Fishing Realtor]

My float should be splashing into the water @ 12:01 A.M. as well Friday night, but on the North shore. As far as depth, I'm thinking of anchoring in no deeper than 10, and having the boat positioned so we can cast to the deep rock edge as well as the top of the reef in 6' of water. I want to give this a real chance cause I think guys were fishing way too deep last year as a whole, especially for the smaller, more agressive slot fish. Not sure though, just a tentative game plan...if this does not work - we'll slide to the sand for the dawn bite. Any other thoughts?

[Pherris]

It is not uncommon to find the big girls in less than 4 feet at times.

[Guest]

I'd stay real shallow.. On the lake im planning on fishing I already know its gonna be about 6-7 feet of water even during the day!!

Arent there night-time regulations on Mille-Lacs for the first2 or 3 weeks though?? I thought there was a no boats on the water after like 10 rule or somethin like that for awhile anyway??

[Scott Steil]

Don't be affraid to try really shallow after dark. I like to anchor with the boat up wind so the lines can work the sides of the rocks and float up top also. That way you can can catch the fish as they move up onto the rocks. However, you want to be able to cast to the top once it gets dark.

One tip about bobber fishing is spend the time getting set up prior to dark or have a good idea where you are going to set up. The last thing you want to do is to have to keep moving on shallow rocks because you can't get your anchor and boat positioned right. The later in gets the shallower I cast.

This weekend on Big Stone we were getting fish in 3 ft of water on the rocks. A lot of time that is where you will find the big ones.

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[Guest]

Gogblon- The night ban goes in effect after opening weekend for 4 weeks I believe.