Night time Fly fishing for Stripers
Fly Fishing for Striped Bass on the Coast of Maine at Night
Under the quiet glow of the setting sun, and then just stars, Maine’s rugged coastline transforms into an entirely different world—one defined by shadows, whispers of wind, and the rhythmic crash of surf. This photo gallery captures the magic of fly fishing for striped bass at night, when patience, intuition, and a sense of connection to the Atlantic take over.
The images follow Joe Webster as he wades into the dark Atlantic shallows, searching for the telltale swirl of feeding stripers. Headlamps flicker briefly before being turned off, allowing eyes to adjust to starlight reflecting off the water. In these moments, every sound matters—the hiss of a line through guides, the splash of a cast landing, the subtle pop of a topwater fly drawing attention from a cruising fish. Hopefully in the right spot.
Shot across various tidal zones and rocky outcrops along Maine’s coast, this series explores both the technical and emotional sides of night fishing. Long exposures reveal blurred fish arcing through the darkness, while moody portraits and close details highlight the reality of being on the water at night, the colors of the sky before the sun drops out of sight, and the focus etched on Joe’s face.
Beyond the challenge of catching striped bass on the fly after sunset, the gallery celebrates the solitude and mystery of these nocturnal pursuits. It’s a meditation on rhythm and tide, light and dark, man and fish—each cast an act of faith in the unseen.
This collection invites viewers to experience the unique beauty and intensity of nighttime fly fishing in Maine, where the coastline settles down to just the natural sounds of the ocean, and the pursuit of striped bass becomes as much about presence and patience as it is about the catch itself.