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Know Before You Go: A Day on the Water at Lake Hopatcong
New Jersey's largest lake is a spectacular destination for boaters, anglers, kayakers, swimmers, and anyone looking to enjoy some time on the water.…

April 23, 2026
Environment, Recreation, Safety

Kayaker wearing PFD in cold water
Reminder: Cold Weather Life Jacket Requirement in Effect Through May 1
As spring arrives and more people head back out on the water, it’s important to remember that New Jersey’s cold-weather life jacket requirement…

April 14, 2026
Community, Safety

Ice Safety: Know Before You Go
This past December brought several significant Arctic blasts to northern New Jersey, creating conditions that have many eager to enjoy activities like…

January 05, 2026
Community, Safety

Ice Retardant Systems: Balancing Protection, Safety, and Environmental Impact
The following information on the safe usage of ice retardant systems has been provided by the Lake Hopatcong Commission.  The idea of protecting in-lake…

December 15, 2025
Environment, Safety

Kayaker with Personal Flotation Device
Reminder: Mandatory Cold Weather PFD Wear in Effect Nov. 1
If you love getting out on the lake, even as the weather cools, here’s a friendly reminder that New Jersey’s Mandatory Cold Weather PFD Wear…

October 29, 2025
Community, Safety

NJ Boat Regulation Commission meeting at Lake Hopatcong, July 9
Mark your calendars for Wednesday, July 9, at 10 am when the NJ Boat Regulation Commission will once again hold its July meeting at the Lake Hopatcong…

June 24, 2025
Community, Recreation, Safety

A marine police boat floats in Lake Hopatcong.
Before You Launch: Lake Hopatcong Boating Safety Reminders
With the boating season underway, Morris County Sheriff James M. Gannon and Sgt. Anthony Buro from the New Jersey State Police Marine Services Bureau want…

June 09, 2025
Community, Recreation, Safety

Once-a-Year Opportunity: Order Your B-SAFE Dock Number
This is it... Your only chance to get a B-SAFE dock number in 2025! B-SAFE (Blue Signs Are For Emergencies) dock numbers are small…

April 18, 2025
Community, Safety

Donna and Cait skate on the Lake.
Ice, Ice, Baby!
With fifty-degree temps in the forecast next week, it’s hard to believe that just a few days ago, I was teetering on ice skates just off my coworker…

February 27, 2025
Community, Environment, Recreation, Safety

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