About Night Lake

Night Lake puts you in a wooden boat on dark waters, fishing by lantern light. You row around quiet lakes, cast your line, and watch your float until a fish bites—then click to hook it and carefully reel it in without snapping the line. Each catch earns coins you can spend on better tackle: stronger rods, smoother reels, tempting baits, and even mysterious charms. Three quests wait for you each night, and every fish you land goes into your field guide. The game offers three distinct waters to explore: a moonlit forest lake, a foggy jungle bayou with crumbling ruins, and a reed-choked marsh where bass lurk in the shallows. It's a slow, atmospheric experience—perfect if you enjoy the rhythm of casting, waiting, and fighting a surprise catch. Poki Games hosts this serene fishing adventure for anyone who wants to unwind after a long day.

How to play Night Lake

W / S – row forward / backward
A / D – turn the boat
Hold left mouse button on the water to aim, release to cast
Left click / Space – strike when the float dips; hold to reel in
In a fight, lean the rod to control line tension
P – pause
Mobile: left stick rows, right stick aims