Fishing Information

The following Lake Hopatcong Fishing Report came in from Dow’s Boat Rental on (09/17/2020), stating that Lake Hopatcong is showing robust fishing results this year.

The Knee Deep Club’s Catfish contest was held this past week, with the following winners:

The following Lake Hopatcong Fishing Report came in from Dow’s Boat Rental on (08/03/2020), showing that Lake Hopatcong is definitely open for business.

Beginning in 2015, the NJ Division of Fish and Wildlife has offered spring and fall Free Fishing Days. In 2020 the first is Saturday, June 6, and the second Free Fishing Day is Saturday, October 17.

The Knee Deep Club continues to be on the safe-side and cancels the popular Lake Hopatcong fishing contests scheduled during the first two months of the summer.

Again, the popular Lake Hopatcong fishing contests scheduled during May, which draws fisherman from around the State, will have to await another year based upon the need for social-distancing.

The New Jersey Division of Fish & Wildlife issued a press release on April 9, 2020 to inform everyone that while the parks are closed, Wildlife Management Areas are still open and subject to social distancing rules.

The popular Lake Hopatcong spring fishing contests that draw fisherman from around the State will have to wait another year based upon the need for social-distancing.

Be part of the team at Pequest! There is an opening for a Seasonal Fisheries Worker to assist in the raising and distribution of trout this spring. No experience required! Just a desire to work outdoors while contributing to one of the country's best trout stocking program.

The Lake Hopatcong Knee Deep Club (KDC) has announced the upcoming fishing contests for 2020. All events will take place on Lake Hopatcong.

The following article from Daniel L. McCarthy III that appeared in the Lake Hopatcong Knee Deep Club Newsletter was mentioned during the Lake Hopatcong Commission Meeting on January 13, 2020, provides important information for anyone venturing onto the ice.

A public forum to discuss freshwater fisheries research, management and recreational angling in New Jersey will be held on Saturday, January 18 at the Hackettstown State Fish Hatchery in Warren County.