Fsihing at night is wonderful. It is peaceful and productive. Off of Newport you can count on the winds dying down around 8 pm for a quite night 80% of the time. I would agree that in pitch black that trolling is not a good idea. Lobster pots etc. However drifting bait such as eels or poggie is very productive. I like to go out ot Brenton reef, it holds larger fish, however you can drift in Mackeral cove, along the shore in front to Castle Hill or along the shore of Jamestown. Check the tides and moon rise times. It can and will get hairy out there some times. Don't over fish your nav skills or your boat. I have boating around this area for 32 years. I also have a fish/depthfinder and GPS which are critical to keeping out of trouble and radar which critical for foggy nights.
Overall the experince is great with the occasional pain in the a--. Lobster pots or heavy seas or fog. On the other hand there are far less boats out, you really learn how to get the most out of your electronics and the bite is usually good. If you would like more specific info send me a private message.
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