As of today, Friday September 22, 2023, Lake Hopatcong’s water level will be decreased one and a half inches every day until it has been drained 60 inches around November 1st.
There isn’t much time left to get your boat out of the water! If you haven’t already done so, set up your boat’s winterization service with Bridge Marina now. Because in about two weeks, the water level will be too low to access the ramps. Not to mention we are already almost fully booked to capacity!
In the video below, Ray Fernandez of Bridge Marina discusses the beginning of the Lake Hopatcong drawdown and how it affects boat owners and our winterization process.
Winterize your boat with Bridge Marina
The time is now – secure your spot in our winterization service before it is too late! We only accept a certain number of boats for our winterization service so that we can provide the best possible service to each boat in our care. Plus, each winterization service includes Lake Hopatcong’s only 100+ point inspection and report. Fill out a Winterization Service Request form here. If you have any questions about winterizing your boat with us, give us a call at (973) 663-1976 or email us at Service@bridgemarina.com.
Wish to express your disapproval of the Lake Hopatcong drawdown?
We encourage you to reach out to the following contacts below to voice your concerns and opposition to the continuation of this unnecessary and dangerous practice. If you are a local resident, property owner, or user of the lake, it is your duty to help protect Lake Hopatcong. Please help make this the last five-foot drawdown Lake Hopatcong must face.
Shawn LaTourette – Commissioner, NJDEP
Email: Shawn.LaTourette@dep.nj.gov
Phone: (609) 292-2885
H. Ronald Smith – Chairman, Lake Hopatcong Commission
Email: commissioner@lakehopatcongcommission.org
Phone: (973) 601-7801
Thank you in advance for taking action. We look forward to helping you get your boat out of the water and winterized this season!