What is the biggest bass caught in Lake Hopatcong?
What is the biggest bass caught in Lake Hopatcong? Largemouth bass are probably the most fished in this water. The record is 7 lb. 8 oz., but consider anything over 3 lbs. a good fish and 5 lbs.
Where was the biggest bass in NJ caught?
Bob Eisele's state record largemouth bass was taken from Menantico Sand Wash Pond in Cumberland County in 1980. The 10 pound, 14 ounce largemouth was taken on a homemade bucktail with a yellow Mr. Twister. Bob was fishing in the early morning from shore with a Ryobi XS-1 reel rigged with 12-lb.
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.
What lives 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.
What is the 5 deepest lake in the world?
- Lake O'Higgins – San Martin: 2,743 Feet Deep.
- Lake Vostok: 2,953 Feet Deep.
- Caspian Sea: 3,363 Feet Deep.
- Lake Tanganyika: 4,823 Feet Deep.
- Lake Baikal: 5,387 Feet Deep.