First fished it or, should I say first saw fish in it, back in 83. Stopped in that liquor store on the way to visit someone. Noticing what looked to be a stream flowing behind the building and being a fisherman I had to walk over and at least take a look. Located in a urban area and full of garbage such as shopping carts, pallets, auto axles and other stuff initially, I was turned off but, the water was so clear and cold, for such a hot day. Then, I saw what was without a doubt, a brown trout holding in the current just behind some debris.

Not living in the area and never having been to the town before I didn't know anything about the Lopatcong but I sure was going to learn... to be continued.