Are there eels in Lake Hopatcong?
Are there eels in Lake Hopatcong? Largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, sunfish, yellow and white perch, rock bass, bluegill, crappie, chain pickerel, channel catfish, bullhead, and carp all inhabit the lake. Eels also have been caught.
Why is Lake Hopatcong closed?
Lake Hopatcong swim area closed due to dangerous algae blooms. An area of Lake Hopatcong is closed to the public after two rounds of water testing in the area showed high levels of harmful algae blooms.