SJ,I feel the same way as you feel many many times.
Ever since Harbor City Park lake was not allowed to
fish any more due to the poisoning water,I have not gone for
night fishing for a while.I tried Cerritos,but No good at all
this year for some reason.
Someone told me that Irvine lake is opened in the night during
summer for catfish fisherman.I am not sure Is it true or not?
Anyway you have to pay for it though.But you may have some luck!

NM