WHAT'S HAPPENING IN
THE KNEE DEEP CLUB ?
Membership Meeting - 8:00 PM Friday, April 11.
at the Hopatcong Civic Center (upstairs), Lakeside Blvd., Hopatcong, N.J.
Pontoon Boats needed for trout stocking on the following dates:
NJ Fish and Wildlife - March 31, April 7, April 16, April 21 8:30 AM at Dows
Knee Deep Club - April 12 10:30 AM at Dows
Call John Moran at 862-432-0310 if you would like to help
KDC Trout & Pickerel Contests Saturday, April 19 - 5am - 4 pm
Trout and Pickerel contests are separate contests. Contestants can enter one or both contests. Two entry forms and fees are required if entering both contests
Trout Contest Entry Form
Pickerel Contest Entry Form
2025 Bonus Plan is available
Fishing instructors wanted for Audubon Society fishing camp June 16 to July 25
Audubon Flyer
Trout Tagging Study
This is the second year of the Lake Hopatcong Commision Trout Tagging Study
Report any tagged trout at LHC/trout.com
This is the final year that holdover tagged trout could be encountered, so it is very important to report every catch.
Tag numbers may be difficult to read, but please report the catch and the tag color. Include a picture if possible.
If you don't have a trout stamp, you can still report the trout as long as you release it
The website has been updated to provide a secure connection. Use "https://www.kneedeepclub.org" for a secure connection.
Hopatcong State Park Night Fishing Rules (no permit required)
PLEASE NOTE: Muskies can not be weighed at any KDC weigh station,
they are not equipped to handle these fish. Please do not transport muskie. The Knee Deep Club requests that all muskie regardless of size be returned to the water as quickly as possible to help develop a trophy muskie fishery in Lake Hopatcong. If you would like a mount of your catch a fiberglass replica can be made from pictures and measurements.
WALLEYE PRIZE MONEY AVAILABLE
Catch the next state record walleye from Lake Hopatcong and win $500.00
(Must be current KDC member and have joined at least 1 week prior to entry)
USCG Boating Safety Course
Public Education Course Schedule
See NJ State Police site for details on the law.
NJ DEP: PROTECT NEW JERSEY'S WATERWAYS BY CHANGING FERTILIZER HABITS
REPORT POACHERS!
OPERATION GAME THIEF
CALL TOLL FREE
1 (800) 222-0456
IT'S CONFIDENTIAL!
If you would like to become a sponsor of the Knee Deep Club or know someone who would, please contact Avanti@kneedeepclub.org for more information.
KDC Fishing Line Recycling Program:
Drop off your used lines to any KDC Weigh Station or Ramsey Outdoors in Ledgewood and it will be used to produce fish structure by Pure Fishing Inc.