Abstract: A fishing float, suitable for night fishing, has a generally spherical shaped float body with hollow upper and lower body sections and having an inner compartment. The upper section has a switch secured therein and the lower section is attachable to a fishing line. Hinge and latch structure secures the sections in a closed position. A gasket arrangement forms a substantially fluid-tight seal between the two sections. The fishing float also has a battery box and a lightbulb for illuminating the float.