Springfield Lake Night Fishing

[usmcgrunt]

Since its close to a full moon I've noticed that the cats are feeding shallower than normal, so use that to your advantage. You might also want to use a set up that allows your bait to be suspended a few feet off the bottom- I use a 3 way float rig for that. Also, if you have the gear for it, toss out a bluegill or shad that you'd think is a little too big to be bait and just let that sit all night. I'm talking at least 15 pound test and a big hook. During the full moon period, I've noticed that I don't get as many bites, but the fish are usually much larger than average. So instead of quantity, it's quality. Don't let anyone tell you there's no any quality cats in Springfield Lake. I've pulled out quite a few 20 pounders, God knows how many 10 to 15 pounders, and lost count of the eater size. Good luck!

[Patrick M]

would u use liver or shrimp or worms? any good way to catch blue gill

[hambandit]

Just about anything small enough to fit in their mouth is a good way to catch bluegill, in my experience

[usmcgrunt]

True but after dark the bluegill bite turns off. I almost exclusively use shad and bluegill but I catch 99% of my bait with my cast net. You should be able to catch some gills with a chunk of worm on the smallest hook you can find. If they aren't biting then go with shrimp, liver, and worms on separate poles and see what the fish are wanting.