Bass Contest
  • 2026 Stew Lant Challenge” Largemouth and Smallmouth Bass Contest

    5:00 AM TO 4:00 PM ON SUNDAY, JUNE 21, 2026
  • RULES AND REGULATIONS

  •   1.The contest entry fee is $20 for Knee Deep Club Members and $25 for non-members ($20 entry + $5 non-member fee) and must be submitted with the official contest entry form below. The contest will begin at 5 AM on Sunday, June 21 and will end at 4 PM.

  • 2. Online entries must be received by the Club on Friday, June 19 regardless of the postmark. In-person entries can be made at either official Knee Deep Contest Weigh Station until 8 AM on Sunday. No one will be allowed to register after this time. NO EXCEPTIONS.

  • 3. The Official Contest Weigh Stations are DOW'S BOAT RENTAL at Nolan's Point and LAKE'S END MARINA in Landing and WEST SHORE MARINE near River Styx Bridge

  • 4.CASH PRIZES will be based on an 80% payback of entry fees for the three (3) heaviest Largemouth Bass or Smallmouth Bass weighed in for this contest.

  • 5. BONUS PLAN participants for this contest will have their cash prizes increased by 25%
  • 6. Top finishers will be based on weight and any ties will be broken by which fish was weighed in first.

  • 7. GIFT CERTIFICATES: The anglers catching the 4th, 5th and 6th heaviest bass will receive a $20 gift certificate

  • 8. A contestant may only win one prize. If any of the Prizes are not awarded, the prize money will go to the club’s stocking fund.

  • 9. Only Largemouth Bass or Smallmouth Bass caught in Lake Hopatcong may be entered.

  • 10. BAIT may be used in this Bass Contest.

  • 11. All persons in a boat must be entered in the contest to qualify for prizes. Contestants may fish any or all parts of the contest.

  • 12. All fish must be weighed-in during contest hours. The Weigh Master has the right to retain, cut open or inspect any fish.

  • 13. Any disputes must be resolved at the time of the weigh-in. The decision of the Contest Committee will be final and binding.

  • TAKE A KID FISHING

  • 14. A contestant may enter a child who is under age 16 in this contest for a $5 entry fee. The child with the heaviest Walleye will win a rod and reel combo. Ties will be broken by which Walleye was entered first.

  • 2026 Stew Lant Challenge” Largemouth and Smallmouth Bass Contest

    5:00 AM TO 4:00 PM ON SUNDAY, JUNE 21, 2026
  • Please note: A 3% convenience fee will be applied to this contest form to cover processing costs.

  • Contest Entrance*
  • Format: (000) 000-0000.
  •  LIABILITY RELEASE: In signing this agreement I hereby release Knee Deep Club, its officers, agents, employees and sponsors fromany and all damages, claims, demands, costs or expenses relating to injury of any persons or any property which I may sustain orwhich I may cause by reason of participating in or in conjunction with this contest. I further agree that I will never sue Knee Deep Clubfor damages on account of any injury or damage I suffer or cause whether known now or which may develop in the future. In theevent the Knee Deep Club is sued because of my actions, I expressly agree to indemnify and hold Knee Deep Club harmless from anyliability whatsoever including court costs and attorney’s fees arising with respect to such actions. I understand that in waiving myrights to sue Knee Deep Club I also am waiving my rights of recovery from Knee Deep Club or its insurance carrier for any claims theymay pay on my behalf.

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