Increased Police patrols on Lake Hopatcong

[RWole]

I have been going to Hopatcong fewer times over the
last few years just for the above reasons. I also see
fishing getting tougher and fewer hook ups. I would
fully support a 9.9.limit.

[saxmatt]

Are you guys serious about a 9.9 limit on a lake that big? I really hope you are joking.

[acabtp]

if they included launching rights at the state park and built another state ramp on the north end, i would be fine with a lake george style boat registration

[AndyS]

Round Valley has a 9.9 hp limit and I have seen 4 foot white caps on that lake, LH is all coves, a 9.9 limit would be fine.

[saxmatt]

Originally Posted by AndyS

Round Valley has a 9.9 hp limit and I have seen 4 foot white caps on that lake, LH is all coves, a 9.9 limit would be fine.

You obviously haven't thought about or are unaware of the safety hazards and economic impacts.

[briansnat]

Originally Posted by saxmatt

You obviously haven't thought about or are unaware of the safety hazards and economic impacts.

Economic impact sure, but safety hazards? It's the guys flying around at 50 MPH in 350 HP Donzis that are the safety hazard.

[saxmatt]

Originally Posted by briansnat

Economic impact sure, but safety hazards? It's the guys flying around at 50 MPH in 350 HP Donzis that are the safety hazard.

They are definitely a safety hazard. A speed limit would be a more reasonable option. I got caught out on an 80 acre lake with only a trolling motor because of a hp limit and almost got struck by lightning when a storm came in. We were in a 16' boat and couldn't fight the wind with the trolling motor and couldn't make it back to the launch. We had to beach the boat and trespass on someone's patio to get out of the storm and hail. Imagine if that happened to a few dozen boats on a big lake a few times a year. We already have enough people gettin hurt or dying on big lakes like Round Valley every year. Plus most boaters on lake H use an engine bigger than 9.9. Limiting the HP would severely hurt the business of Dows, and other local shops that sell gas, food and bait. A HP limit on that lake is just a dumb idea.