Knee Deep Club Hosts First Ice Fishing Contest Since 2018

The Knee Deep Club of Lake Hopatcong, N.J. held its first ice fishing contest since 2018. The February 21 contest was a great success. 124 entries turned out for a wonderful bright and sunny day of fishing on the ice. The bite was very good and a large number of fish were caught and weighed in. We are hopeful that we might get another contest in before the ice goes away. Thank you to all who turned out to support the Knee Deep Club and the great sport of ice fishing on Lake Hopatcong.

The Knee Deep Club of Lake Hopatcong, N.J. held its first ice fishing contest since 2018. The February 21 contest was a great success. 124 entries turned out for a wonderful bright and sunny day of fishing on the ice. The bite was very good and a large number of fish were caught and weighed in. We are hopeful that we might get another contest in before the ice goes away. Thank you to all who turned out to support the Knee Deep Club and the great sport of ice fishing on Lake Hopatcong.

Rich Everett, Trustee Knee Deep Club

Results from February 21, 2021

Chain Pickerel

1st Place $340.00

Albert Palavicini, Ringwood NJ

4lb. 8oz.

2nd Place $204.00

Erik Nieves, Landing NJ

4lb. 5oz.

3rd Place $136.00

Kevin Cole, Newton NJ

4lb. 3oz.

Yellow Perch/Crappie

1st Place $340.00

Wayne List, Sparta NJ

1lb. 4oz. crappie

2nd Place $204.00

Yon Bostedo, Ledgewood NJ

1lb. 4oz. perch

3rd Place $136.00

Rocco Farina, Wayne NJ

1lb. 3oz. crappie

All Other Species (Except Muskies)

1st Place $340.00

Steven Silva, Succasunna NJ

4lb. 13oz. Largemouth Bass

2nd Place $204.00

Mike Kolodziej, Long Valley NJ

4lb. 1oz. Largemouth Bass