Summer Hybrid Striped Bass Contest
  • 2026 Summer Hybrid Striped Bass Contest

    5:00 AM ON SATURDAY, JULY 11, 2026 TO 12:00 NOON ON SUNDAY, JULY 12, 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 A.M on Saturday, July 11th and will end at 12:00 Noon on Sunday, July 12th.

  • 2. Online entries must be received by the Club by Friday, July 10th regardless of the postmark. In-person entries can be made at either official Knee Deep Club Weigh Station until 8:00 AM., Saturday, July 11th. 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 Hybrid Striped Bass 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 Hybrid Striped Bass will each receive a $20 gift certificate..

  • 7. Top finishers will be based on weight and any ties will be broken by which Hybrid Striped Bass 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 Hybrid Striped Bass 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 befinal and binding. The Weigh Master has the right to retain, cut open or inspect any fish.

  • TAKE A KID FISHING

  • 12. TAKE A KID FISHING: A contestant may enter a child 12 years old or under in this contest for a $5 entry fee. The child with the heaviest HybridStriped Bass will win a rod and reel combo. Ties will be broken by which Hybrid Striped Bass was weighed in first.

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  • 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.

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