Night fishing

Where it's allowed, what to take and how to fish safely after sunset.

Is it allowed?

On public waters the law doesn't generally forbid night fishing; it can be banned by the association's rules, the nature park's rules or the border regime (on the Prut, daytime only).
On private lakes the lake's rules decide -- many allow it only with the 24 h fee.
On each water's page in RoFish, the “Night fishing” row tells you what we found.

What to take

A headlamp with a red light (it doesn't blind you or scare the fish), plus a spare flashlight.
Audible or visual bite alarms and starlites for the rod tip or float.
Warm clothes even in summer (it gets much colder by the water at night), a rain cape, mosquito spray.
The landing net, pliers and mat ready next to the rods, so you don't have to search in the dark.

Tips

Set up your pitch and prepare the spot while it's still light; remember where the snags in the water are.
Don't point your flashlight at the water or at your neighbours; turn off the light while you wait.
Catfish, carp and zander are often more active at night, especially in summer heatwaves.
Don't fish alone at night on rivers or from steep banks.