Spring Walleye Contest
  • 2026 Spring Walleye Contest

    Saturday & Sunday, May 2 & 3, 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 5:00 AM on Saturday, May 2nd and will end at Noon on Sunday, May 3rd.
  • 2. Online entries must be received by the Club no later than Friday, May 1. In-person entries may be submitted at any official Knee Deep Contest Weigh Station until 8:00 AM on Saturday, May 2. Registration will close at that time, and no entries will be accepted thereafter. 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 Walleye weighed in.
  • 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 Walleye will receive a $20 gift certificate.
  • 7. Top finishers will be based on weight and any ties will be broken by which Walleye 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 Walleye caught in Lake Hopatcong may be entered.
  • 10. All persons in a boat must be entered in the contest in order to qualify for prizes. Contestants may fish any or all parts of the contest.
  • 11. All fish must be weighed-in during contest hours. Any 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.
  • TAKE A KID FISHING

  • 12. 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 Spring Walleye Contest

    Saturday & Sunday, May 2 & 3, 2026
  • Please note: A 3% convenience fee will be applied to this contest form to cover processing costs.

  • Contest Entrance*
  • Format: (000) 000-0000.
  • 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.

  • Payment breakdown

    Subtotal $ {entranceFee50}

    Convenience fee $ {convenienceFee}

    Total $ {totalCost}

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