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 6:00 PM on Saturday, August 8th and will end at Noon on Sunday, August 9th.  

  2. Mailed-in entries must be received by the Club by Friday, August 7th regardless of the postmark.   In-person entries can be made at either official Knee Deep Contest Weigh Station until 7:00 PM on Saturday, August 8th.   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 Catfish weighed in for the contest.  

5. BONUS PLAN participants for this contest will have their cash prizes increased by 25%.

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

7. Top finishers will be based on weight and any ties will be broken by which Catfish was weighed in first. 

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 Catfish caught in Lake Hopatcong may be entered.    

10. 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.

11. All fish must be weighed-in during contest hours. All disputes must be resolved at the time of the weigh-in. The decision of the Contest Committee will be final and binding. The Weigh Master has the right to retain, cut open or inspect any fish

12. TAKE A KID FISHING:  A contestant may enter a child who is under age 16 in this contest for a $5 entry fee.  The child with the heaviest Catfish will win a rod and reel combo.  Ties will be broken by which Catfish was weighed in first.

Please note: A 3% convenience fee will be applied to this contest form to cover processing costs.

By signing below, I confirm that I have read, fully understand, and agree to be bound by the rules and liability release presented on the first page of this form.

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