Try a light !!
That might sound silly...But let me explain.
Get one of those white plastic buckets. Usually about 20 or 22 liter. They sell them for painting and any hardware store will have them. Put a lantern (battery) in the bucket. Bonus if your batteries can be recharged on solar, like mine . Put the bucket near the water edge but not close enough to be washed in by waves.
The lantern in the bucket gives off enough light to attract bait fish and squid. But it will stop you going "blind" so you keep your night vision. You can also cut a hole in the side of the bucket for extra light. Just make sure you have the hole pointing to the water so that your night vision is not affected.
You can also buy purpose made lights. Some lures come with lights. Also floats. Some even flash...But you can make one very cheap and easy. A simple glow stick will work. I have used a milk bottle which works well. You need an opaque bottle with a handle, like a milk bottle. The handle gives you a tie point for your rope or line. Put a small but robust torch in the bottle and cast or throw it out. Then cast your bait near it.
itsaboat mate...Life is just a boat and then ya marry one !