Southern NH Bass Club

Bow Lake Recap & TOY / LOY

The season's final event was at Bow Lake, capping off the year with a morning chill that transitioned into a warm, calm day, perfect for the 7 teams that came out to compete. The fishing proved tough, with the lake's bass playing hard to get, but the spirit of competition was alive and well.

Here’s how the top teams stacked up after a day of fishing:
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1st Place: Derek and Walter locked in the win with 14lbs 10oz.
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2nd Place: Kelcey, going at it alone, not only secured second place but also landed the tournament's lunker bass at 4lbs 13oz, making his total catch 12lbs 7oz. Solid work, Kelcey!
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3rd Place: Bruce and Joe took third, ending their season with a strong finish. Good job on keeping the pressure all the way through! 9lbs 6oz.
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Team of the Year: Congratulations to Kelcey and John for clinching the Team of the Year title with a total weight of 120 lbs 12 oz. Your consistent performance throughout the year, always bringing in solid catches without faltering, is truly an amazing achievement.
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Lunker of the Year: A big round of applause for Daren and Josh for securing the Lunker of the Year with an impressive 7lbs 1oz catch. This is a remarkable accomplishment and showcases some top-tier fishing skills!

Thanks to everyone who fished this season; your participation made each tournament memorable.

Moving Forward: Keep an eye out for updates on our first off-season meetup.

Winnisquam Lake Recap: The second-to-last tournament of our season is in the books, and what a day it was out on the water!

The day was marked by some nice catches, particularly in the smallmouth category, where three teams reeled in big fish weighing over 4 pounds. But when all was weighed and done, one team surged ahead, leaving the competition in their wake with an impressive margin.
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1st Place: A massive round of applause for Ryan and his cousin, who absolutely demolished the field with a total weight of 16lbs 3oz. Their catch was highlighted by a hefty smallmouth that weighed in at 4lbs 14oz taking lunker!
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2nd Place: Derek and Walter with 13lbs 1oz.
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3rd Place: Kelcey and John clinched the third spot. Even without that elusive fifth keeper, they pulled through with 12lbs 11oz. These two are making a strong case for Team of the Year. Keep it up!
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Mark your calendars and prep your gear - our season finale is at Bow Lake on Sunday, October 6th.
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See you all at Bow Lake!

Squam Lake Recap

What a wild ride on Squam Lake today! The weather threw a few curve balls at us - wind, waves, you name it. Fishing in the open was like trying to hit a bullseye on a bucking bronco. Still, our guys made the best of it, even if a few teams had a tough time tracking down the big ones. But hey, that's fishing for ya!

1st Place: Big congrats to Kelcey and John. They had a good day with 4 largemouth and 1 smallmouth. They also hooked the big one of the day, a lunker at 3lbs 14oz. Their total bag weighed 12lbs 10oz. Those boys know their stuff.

2nd Place: Bruce and Joe are on fire this season, clinching second with 2 largemouth and 3 smallmouth. Their catch tipped the scales at 11lbs 15oz.

3rd Place: Chris and Scott weren't far behind, bringing in 2 largemouth and 3 smallmouth. Their bag was just shy of the top spots at 11lbs 11oz. Solid work out there, guys!

Mark your calendars, Winnisquam Lake next on Sunday, September 22nd, for our second to last showdown of the season. Tight lines until then!

Sorry — no pictures, results will be posted in a couple of days.

Lake Winni Recap

This past Sunday, our anglers tackled the vast waters of the big lake, with conditions favoring a great day of fishing. The light winds kept boat traffic minimal, allowing everyone to explore and fish all corners of the lake. The blast-off from Wolfeboro set the stage for what turned out to be an exceptional fishing day, marked by numerous big catches.
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First Place: Ryan and Bob took home the top prize with an impressive total weight of 16lbs 6oz. Although they didn't catch the lunker, their bag included a significant big fish, contributing to their victory. Congratulations to Ryan and Bob for their stellar performance!
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Second Place: Bruce and Joe, who have been on fire this year, secured the second spot with a mix of 2 smallmouth and 3 largemouth bass, totaling 15lbs 9oz. Their consistent success this season is truly commendable. Great job, guys!
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Third Place: Darren and Josh clinched third place and also took home the lunker award with a massive largemouth weighing 7lbs 1oz. Their total bag weighed in at 14lbs 11oz. Fantastic work, Darren and Josh!
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Upcoming Event: Mark your calendars for our next tournament at Big Squam Lake on Sunday, September 8th. We look forward to seeing you all there for another exciting day on the water!

https://snhbassclub.wixsite.com/snhbassclub/results

BIG SQUAM LAKE RECAP:

What a day fishing at Big Squam Lake! Ten anglers braved the weather to compete on the big lake. Although it down poured for a couple of hours and there were booms of thunder in the distance, the fishing was excellent and we caught a ton of fish!

In first place, Kelcey and John had another remarkable event, managing to boat 2 pounds more than second place, giving them breathing room at the weigh-in. They secured the lunker largemouth weighing in at 5 pounds, with their bag weighing in at 14 pounds 13 ounces! Congratulations!

In second place, Ralph and Andrew secured the spot, just being edged out of lunker. They managed to bring in 12 pounds 12 ounces. Great work!

In third place, Bob and Chris weighed in 5 smallmouth to secure third place, bringing 11 pounds 15 ounces to the scales. Good job!

Our next event will be held at Lake Winnipesaukee on Sunday, August 18th.

BIG ISLAND POND RECAP

The fishing this season has been nothing short of spectacular, as our anglers experienced an incredible day out on the water. With an impressive seven bags tipping the scales over 14 pounds or more, the competition for the top spots was fierce. The weather conditions were ideal, with a gentle breeze and intermittent cloud cover offering a welcome respite from the sun's heat, ensuring a perfect day for fishing.

1st Place: Derek and Walter with 16lbs 7oz.

2nd Place: Kelcey and John, with their incredible haul. They managed to land 5 largemouth bass, tipping the scales at an impressive 15lbs 3oz. Their consistent performance this season has been nothing short of remarkable!

3rd Place: Darren and his partner stole the show with their third-place finish and a stunning Lunker. They managed to hook lunker largemouth weighing a whopping 6lbs! In total, their bag weighed in at 14lbs 14oz, proving that they were a force to be reckoned with on the water.
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Our next event will be held at Big Squam Lake, Sunday August 4th.

PAWTUCKAWAY LAKE RECAP

Wrapping up at Pawtuckaway, our anglers had a phenomenal day on the water. The weather was brutally hot, and light winds made for a toasty day. However, the fish were chomping! We had 7 bags well over 12lbs, making for a great day of fishing for all members!

1st Place: Taking the first spot was Steve, along with his partner. It's not often we see his name up here, but we can say it's not for a lack of effort. Steve always shows up and gives it his all. He weighed in 5 Largemouth for a total of 15lbs and 13oz, securing the victory! Great work, Steve!

2nd Place: Loren and Chris brought in a great bag, giving Steve a run for his money. They weighed in 4 Largemouth and 1 Smallmouth for a total of 15lbs 1oz. Well done, guys!

3rd Place: Ralph and his son took the third spot, weighing in a total of 14lbs 10oz. Their bag was anchored by a lunker Largemouth tipping the scales at 6lbs 12oz! Unreal, indeed!

Our second event of the season was held at Merrymeeting Lake, and it delivered a few good bags. The weather brought mostly cloudy skies with a light wind, and rain came in the afternoon. The fish were finicky, and anglers had to be versatile to figure them out.

1st place and Lunker: We are seeing a trend with Ryan and Bob. First and lunker at our last event, they followed it up at Merrymeeting by taking first place with a total weight of 17lbs 4oz. Their bag was anchored by a smallmouth lunker weighing in at 5lbs 4oz. They absolutely smashed them, great work!

2nd place: Derek and Walter with 15lbs 12oz.

3rd place: Kelcey and John, with a consistent start to the season, landed in third for the second time in a row. They found the right fish, bringing 4 smallies to the scales, weighing in at 12lbs 8oz. Great work!

Our next event will be held at Newfound Lake on June 23rd.

Wentworth Lake Recap

Our first event has concluded on Wentworth Lake in Wolfboro, NH. The weather provided steady winds and temperatures in the 50s, making for a chilly day.
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1st place and Lunker: Ryan and his cousin got an early start, putting 4 fish in the boat. Their bag consisted of all largemouth, weighing in at 13lbs 10ounces, anchored by a lunker largemouth weighing 5lbs 15ounces. Great work!
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2nd place: Newcomers Tim and his partner Jackson had a mixed bag of 2 smallmouth and 2 largemouth, weighing in at a total of 11lbs 9ounces. Nice work!
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3rd place: 2023 TOY anglers Kelcey and John had a productive day of smallmouth fishing, catching them consistently throughout the day, bringing 10lbs to the scales. Great job!
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Our next event will be held at Merrymeeting Lake on Sunday, May 5th.

Tomorrow at 4pm is our club banquet, we will see our members at Backyard Brewery to celebrate the 2023 season.

We are two weeks out from our first event on Wentworth Lake, April 21st.

Here is our lake line-up for 2024:
Sunday April 21 - Wentworth Lake
Sunday May 5 - Merrymeeting Lake
Sunday June 23 - Newfound Lake
Sunday July 7 - Pawtuckaway
Sunday July 21 - Big Island Pond
Sunday Aug 4 - Big Squam Lake
Sunday Aug 18 - Winnipesaukee Lake
Sunday Sept 8 - Big Squam Lake
Sunday Sept 22 - Winnisquam Lake
Sunday Oct 6 - Bow Lake

Our 2024 schedule has been approved, see below.

We are also searching for one more team to join SNHBC, dm for more information!

Sunday April 21 - Wentworth Lake
Sunday May 5 - Merrymeeting Lake
Sunday June 23 - Newfound Lake
Sunday July 7th - Pawtuckaway
Sunday July 21 - Big Island Pond
Sunday Aug 4 - Big Squam Lake
Sunday Aug 18 - Winnipesaukee Lake
Sunday Sept 8 - Big Squam Lake
Sunday Sept 22 - Winnisquam Lake
Sunday Oct 6 - Bow Lake

We have one open spot for a team to join SNHBC.

7 weeks until the first event kicks off at Wentworth Lake, we cant wait!

If you would like to join, shoot us a DM or submit your application here: https://snhbassclub.wixsite.com/.../new-member-application

Southern NH Bass Club is currently accepting one team to join our organization.

Here’s a little about our club: The Southern New Hampshire Bass Club is a non-affiliated organization formed for bass fishermen to fish together in friendly tournament competition. Our goal is to provide a fun, competitive and safe environment to fish in, to promote catch and release and encourages members to take all measures to ensure the safe and healthy release of all bass caught. We are a team based club and focus our fishing on the bodies of water of southern New Hampshire.

If you would like to join, shoot us a DM or submit your application here: https://snhbassclub.wixsite.com/snhbassclub/new-member-application

The 2024 season is approaching, here is our lake line-up:

Sunday April 21 - Wentworth Lake
Sunday May 5 - Merrymeeting Lake
Sunday June 23 - Newfound Lake
Sunday July 7th - Pawtuckaway
SundayJuly 21 - Big Island Pond
Sunday Aug 4 - TBD
Sunday Aug 18 - Winnipesaukee Lake
Sunday Sept 8 - Big Squam Lake
Sunday Sept 22 - Winnisquam Lake
Sunday Oct 6 - Bow Lake

BOW LAKE RECAP & TOY

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Our last event wrapped up the season at Bow Lake, we could not have asked for better weather, or group of anglers to close the season out.
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Team of the year, taking the #1 spot with the most weight goes to newcomers Kelsey and John just edging team Ryan and Bob, and team Bob and Chris by about 2lbs! Kelcey and John weighed a total of 107lbs 13oz. Congratulations on a momentous year and taking your first TOY.
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1st: Bob and Chris securing first place at Bow Lake, they started their morning fast and furious, boating 4 fish quickly and later finding their last keeper. They had 3 Largemouth and 2 Smallmouth for a total weight of 16lbs 3oz.
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2nd Place: Chris Green fishing solo and securing the second spot with 12lbs 7oz, his bag was anchored by Lunker Largemouth weighing in at 5lbs 10oz! Congratulations!
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3rd Place: Team of the year, Kelcey and John taking the third spot for a total of 11lbs 1oz.
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Stay tuned for an email with details for our first off-season meeting.

https://snhbassclub.wixsite.com/snhbassclub/results

WINNISQUAM LAKE RECAP

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Winnisquam Lake proved to be tough for the majority of our anglers, it took most of the day for the top few boats to find their limits. One team, later in the day found the right quality, and quantity coming out on top.
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1st Place: Ryan and Evan found a couple fish early, but had to search high and low to find their limit! They weighed in 5 Smallmouth for a total of 15lbs 2oz, anchored by Smallmouth Lunker weighing 4lbs 2oz. Congratulations! They are heading into the final event with the year end lead for total weight.
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2nd Place: Bob and Chris finished a respectable second place, they would find their limit late in the day, bringing 5 Smallmouth to the scales weighing in at 13lbs 2oz. Great job!
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3rd Place: Kelsey and John finishing third, inching closer to team of the year for total weight. They would bring 5 Smallmouth to the scales for a total of 9lbs 11oz. Way to stay in it on a tough day!


Our next event will be held Sunday October 1st at Bow Lake, see you on the water!

Big Squam Lake Recap

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Our anglers had a good day on the water, catching many bass and evading heavy rain that mostly stayed south. Light rain swung in mid-day, but passed quickly.
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1st Place: Derek and Walter with 15lbs 13oz.
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2nd Place: Chris and Scott weighing in 4 Smallmouth and 1 Largemouth for a total weight of 14lbs 0oz. Their bag was anchored by Lunker Largemouth 5lbs 4oz. This is Chris and Scott's 4th top 3 this year! Congratulations!
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3rd Place: Steve, and his partner had a wonderful day on the water, his partner caught a 4lbs largie that didnt make lunker, but a solid fish! Their bag weighed in at 11lbs 10oz. Congratulations guys!


Our next event will be held Sunday September 24th at Winnisquam Lake, see you on the water!

Lake Winni Recap

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Winnipesaukee is its own beast​ when it comes to weather conditions and recreational boaters. It was windy and rough, but that didn't stop our anglers from catching them!
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1st Place: Darren and Josh taking the top step with a mixed bag of 5 fish for 16lbs 2oz. Their bag was anchored by a G-G-G-GIANT BASS for 7lbs 2oz. Congratulations!
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2nd Place: Ryan and Mike with a very respectable bag weighing in 5 SMALLMOUTH for a total weight of 14lbs 5oz.
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3rd Place: Bob and Chris weighing in 5 Largemouth for a total of 14lbs 2oz. Great job!


Our next event will be held Sunday September 10th at Big Squam Lake, see you on the water!