What You Need to Know About Lake Hopatcong’s Five-Foot Drawdown

Greetings, Lake Hopatcong boaters! We want to remind you that the Lake Hopatcong five-foot drawdown is approaching, and we are accepting a limited number of reservations for winterization service. We encourage you to reach out and request your service spot before the drawdown begins to ensure proper care for your boat.

Why is there a five-foot drawdown on Lake Hopatcong every five years?

See our video below for details on what the five-foot drawdown is, why it continues on Lake Hopatcong, and what you can do to help eliminate this unnecessary and dangerous practice on Lake Hopatcong.

Don’t agree with the drawdown of Lake Hopatcong?

We encourage you to take action and reach out to the people below to share your concerns. Please also share this information with other users of Lake Hopatcong who share similar concerns. Thank you in advance for your time!

Shawn M. LaTourette – Commissioner, NJDEP

Email: [email protected]

Phone: (609) 292-2885

H. Ronald Smith – Chairman, Lake Hopatcong Commission

Email: [email protected]

Phone: (973) 601-7801

Reserve your winterization service with Bridge Marina now!

We only have a limited number of spots available, and our prices are unchanged this season! Timing is especially vital this year, as the five-foot drawdown begins September 22nd. To request your boat’s winterization service, please fill out this service request form.

Questions about the drawdown or winterization?

Fill out this quick form, and we’ll get back to you! You can also call us at (973) 663-1976.