Trout Fishing Battle Heads to Lake Hopatcong

The following is from the Knee Deep Club.

Sunday May 20, 2012 the Knee Deep Club will hold its Trout fishing contest on Lake Hopatcong. The contest will begin at 5:00 AM and conclude at 4:00 PM. The entry fee is $20.00 for Knee Deep Club members and $25.00 ($20.00 entry + $5.00 insurance) for non-members. A payout of 80% of entry fees will go to the anglers weighing in the three heaviest fish. Entry forms are available on line at; www.kneedeepclub.org, or at the Clubs official weigh stations: Dow’s Boat Rental, Nolan’s Point, Lake Hopatcong and Lake’s End Marina, Lakeside Blvd., Landing. Mail in entries must be received by Friday, May 18, 2012, in person entries can be made until 8:00AM Sunday, May 20, 2012. The Knee Deep club will stock more then 1800 13 – 20 inch trout before the contest date, one of these quality fish could be your winning trout!  Please see contest entry form for complete contest rules. For additional information, please call 973-663-3826.

Did You Know:

• There has been over 11,000 trout stocked in Lake Hopatcong this spring.
• The all time record Trout are: Rainbow – 6 lb. 4 oz., Brook – 5 lb. 1 oz., and Brown – 9 lb. 4 oz..
• The Knee Deep Club web site is www.kneedeepclub.org and is full of information about the club and fishing Lake Hopatcong – bring it up and check us out.
• The Knee Deep club has been supporting fishing on Lake Hopatcong since August 30, 1946, and currently has a membership of over 850 members.

The Knee Deep Club trusts you enjoy the excellent fishing Lake Hopatcong has to offer.

Please contact Rich Everett if you need additional information.