Today, I rarely fish at night unless the moon is out. If you have never done any night fishing from a boat, there are a few things you need to keep in mind if you plan of giving it a try. It is going to be dark. Know the area of the lake you are planning to fish. I wouldn't recommend exploring unfamiliar water at night.
Lakes look totally different in the dark than they do in the daylight.
It is difficult to judge distances in the dark. It is easy to become lost, even if you know the area. Always use the proper navigation lights on your boat when operating it in the dark. It lets others know where you are. Use caution when running your big engine.