KDC Stew Lant Lake Hopatcong Challenge Results
Held June 23th and 24th

First place with 10 points - Eddie Mackin $360

Second place with 9 points - Hunter Good $216

Third Place with 6 points - Lou Marcucci $144

Rod & reel combo's donated by Ramsey Outdoor went to the anglers with the largest fish of each species, one rod per angler. If a contestant places first in more than one category they will receive the Rod and Reel Combo for their heaviest fish and the second place contestants will receive the Rod and Reel Combo in the other categories.

Rod & Reel Winners:

Striper - Bob Haggerty - 7lb 4oz
Walleye - Gary Bruzard- 5lb 7oz
Smallmouth Bass - Dominick Sarinelli- 2lb 14oz
Largemouth Bass - Charlie Mc Bride- 3lb 7oz
Channel Cat - Hunter Good 1lb 2oz
Pickerel - Eddie Mackin 3lb 8oz


Congratulations to all the winners!
And thanks go out to the 36 entrees in the contest!

Click here for leader board

    In memory of one of the Knee Deep Club's most honored Presidents, Stewart Lant, the club organized the first Stewart Lant Lake Hopatcong Challenge in 1999. Stewart G. Lant was a life-member, past president for six years and board member of the Knee Deep Club of Lake Hopatcong. He was honored in 1996 as Mr. Knee Deep. After his retirement, he worked at the Ramsey Outdoor Store in Ledgewood for 10 Years in the fishing department.