On occasion, stripers may attack stocked trout on the surface in deeper water. There is just no way of knowing what will happen. Consequently, it pays to be alert. But before attempting night fishing, anglers should consider some problem areas that make it obvious this is quite difficult and may not be for everyone. The first is the weather.
Temperatures can easily drop to freezing and strong winds can come out of nowhere.
Worse, it is easy to get wet. A large wave can hit you, but you can get just as wet from a misty spray as you move about in your boat. In either case, the combination of cold and wet can mean life-threatening hypothermia. The bottom line, of course, is to have the right clothing and some to spare just in case of emergency. Another potential hazard of night fishing is hitting an object that can damage a boat.