The Knee Deep Club just launched their 75th season of fishing on Lake Hopatcong, President Mike Truglio took the opportunity to announce the new schedule, and to thank all of the past presidents.
Fishing Information
Free Fishing Day Saturday! - [10/17] - Introduce Someone To Fishing!
This year's second Free Fishing Day is this Saturday, October 17 - the perfect chance to introduce a relative or friend to fishing since no license or trout stamp is required! And the fishing's great right now, with freshly stocked trout in 40 waters and giant channel catfish in 28 more!
Channel "Super Cats" Catfish Stocked In 28 Waters
The Division of Fish and Wildlife annually stocks over 70 waterbodies throughout New Jersey with Channel Catfish raised at the Hackettstown State Fish Hatchery. As an added bonus this year, 28 waters were stocked between October 6-9 with "Super Cats", which average 28 inches and 6.5 pounds.
Lake Hopatcong Fishing Report – (10/04/2020) - Weekend Winners
The following Lake Hopatcong Fishing Report came in from Dow’s Boat Rental on (10/04/2020), stating the winners of the Knee Deep Club 2020 Fall Walleye Weekend, and that Lake Hopatcong is showing robust fishing results this year.
Ike’s Kayak Tournament 2020 - Comes to Lake Hopatcong this Weekend!
For the last three (3) years, The Ike Foundation, has held its yearly kayak fishing tournament on the tributaries of the Delaware River. Due to popular demand, we have reformatted our tournament for 2020. This year’s tournament will be held on Lake Hopatcong, NJ. Anglers will all fish on the same body of water and compete in New Jerseys biggest kayak tournament! Owners of all kayak brands are welcome, paddle and/or pedal power.
Lake Hopatcong Fishing Report – (09/17/2020)
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.
Results of the Knee Deep Club Catfish Contest on Lake Hopatcong
The Knee Deep Club’s Catfish contest was held this past week, with the following winners:
Lake Hopatcong Fishing Report – (08/03/2020)
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.
New Jersey's Free Fishing Days - June 6 and October 17, 2020
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.
Knee Deep Club Cancels Fishing Contests in June and July
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.
Knee Deep Club Cancels more Fishing Contests in May
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.
NJ Fish & Wildlife Management Areas still open for Fishing
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.
Knee Deep Club Cancels Fishing Contests in April
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.