Southern NH Bass Club

05/12/2026

Sunday, May 3rd, marked the kick off of the 2026 SNHBC season and if it sets the tone we are in for an exciting 2026.
The wind and low water levels added to the challenge but turned on the bite.

Taking first place and building on last seasons success was Bruce and Joe with an impressive 4 fish limit at 11lb 13oz, anchored by a 3lb 13oz Smallmouth. Great job guys!

Second place went to the consistent threat team of Derek and Walter with 11lbs 12oz. 1oz short of the top spot. Well done.

Third place went to the never quit team of Kelcey and John with 4 fish and 10lb 10oz. They were seen competing out in waves and wind with minutes left in the tournament.

Lunker for the day went to Darren and Josh with 5lb 10oz Largemouth. This team struggled all day to find the bite with a 2 fish total of 9lb 4oz.

The low water and high wind made loading the boats post weigh-in quite a challenge but the everyone was able to exit safely, Thanks to those that assisted others at the launch.

See you at Squam in June!

10/06/2025

Big Island Pond Event Recap

Our final tournament of the 2025 season wrapped up on Sunday, October 5, at Big Island Pond. It wasn't without its challenges—while two teams dialed in the pattern and connected with the fish, the rest of the field spent the day on a wild goose chase, zipping up and down the pond in hot pursuit of those elusive bass.

Team of the Year: A massive congrats to Chris and Scott—these two embody the grit and passion that make our club special! They always show up fired up, fish with heart, and even when the bite turns off, they're out there grinding post-weigh-in. What a phenomenal season: rock-solid consistency across the board, culminating in a whopping 115lbs 9oz total. You earned every ounce of this honor—well deserved!

Lunker of the Year: Bob and Chris sealed the deal with a G-G-Giant bass from their home waters, a 7lb 8oz largemouth.

1st Place: Chris and Scott put on a clinic, zeroing in on the hot spot and hammering it all day. They sacked up a five-fish limit—one smallmouth and four largemouth for 15lbs 10oz, plus they landed lunker weighing 4lbs 11oz. Domination at its finest!

2nd Place: Kelcey and John crushed it, this is their fifth time in the top three this year. They brought five largemouth totaling 12lbs 4oz. Smart fishing—outstanding!

3rd Place: Derek and Walter 10lbs 14oz.

A huge thank you to every angler for a safe, fun-filled, and unforgettable 2025 season. We're bummed it's over, but the memories (and those big bags) will last. Keep an eye on your email for details on our first off-season meeting. Tight lines till next spring!

09/22/2025

Merrymeeting Lake Event Recap

Our second-to-last tournament of the season concluded on Sunday, September 21, at Merrymeeting Lake. Renowned for its smallmouth bass, this fishery can deliver epic bites—or test even the most seasoned anglers. Today fell squarely into the latter, with nearly every team spotting 15- to 20-pound bags cruising the shallows all day long, only to struggle mightily in converting those sightings into a solid limit. In a testament to the tough conditions, just one team brought a full five-fish bag to the scales.

1st Place: Derek and Walter, five fish for 13lbs 13oz.

2nd Place: Kelcey and John fought hard to land three-fish weighing 6lbs 2oz.

3rd Place: Darren and Josh capped off the podium with three fish for a total of 4lbs.

Lunker Award: Derek and Walter 4lb 2oz smallmouth.

A huge thank you to all our anglers. We’re pumped to wrap up the season at our final tournament in two weeks—stay tuned for details. Tight lines!

09/08/2025

LAKE WINNI EVENT RECAP

Our eighth tournament of the season concluded on Sunday, September 8 at Lake Winnipesaukee. With the lake level unusually low, our anglers navigated with extra caution. Steady morning rain gave way to clearer skies by mid-morning, setting the stage for a fantastic day of fishing.

1st Place: Tim and Jackson the father-son duo dominated with an impressive bag, weighing in four smallmouth and one largemouth for a total of 14lbs 15oz. They also claimed the lunker award with a stunning 5lb 1oz smallmouth. Outstanding performance!

2nd Place: Kelcey and John brought a strong haul to the scales, with four smallmouth and one largemouth totaling 12lbs 5oz. Great work!

3rd Place: Chris and Scott rounded out the top three with a solid bag of four smallmouth and one largemouth, weighing 11lbs 10oz. Well done!

Lunker Award: Tim and Jackson stole the show with their remarkable 5lb 1oz smallmouth. Congratulations on an exceptional catch!
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A huge thank you to all our anglers for making this event a success. We’re excited to see everyone at our second to last tournament on Merrymeeting Lake, Sunday, September 21, 2025. Tight lines!

08/25/2025

Masabesic Lake Event Recap:

Our seventh tournament of the season wrapped up at Masabesic Lake, where the fishing was good and consistent—though smaller fish dominated the action over the larger, more elusive ones. It was a close finish, with first and second place separated by two ounces!

1st Place: Bob and Chris got the job done, weighing in three largemouth and two smallmouth bass. Their bag totaled 12lbs 15oz, anchored by a lunker largemouth at 6lbs 3oz. Great job, guys!

2nd Place: Ryan and Bob took home second with a respectable bag weighing in at 12lbs 13oz. Solid work!

3rd Place: Tim and Jackson claimed the third spot after a strong day on the water, weighing in four largemouth and one smallmouth for a total of 11lbs 10oz.

Lunker Award: Bob and Chris took the lunker honors with a beautiful largemouth weighing in at 6lbs 3oz.


A big thank you to all our anglers for turning out and making this a great event. We look forward to seeing everyone at our next stop: Lake Winni on September 7th. Tight lines!

Updated standings can be found here: https://snhbassclub.wixsite.com/snhbassclub/results

07/28/2025

Big Island Pond Event Recap 7/27/2025

Our fifth tournament of the season wrapped up at Big Island Pond, marking the halfway point in what has been an exceptional year for fishing. Big Island truly delivered, with impressive catches across the board. Nine boats hit the water, and eight of them brought in bags weighing 12 pounds or more—including one team that landed a massive 7lb 8oz largemouth. Conditions started cloudy with scattered showers before turning to steady rain by midday, but that didn't dampen the action.

1st Place: Bob and Chris dominated the day, hauling in a monster 7lb 8oz largemouth as their lunker, with a total of five largemouth bass weighing an incredible 18lbs 10oz. What an outstanding performance—congratulations on crushing it!

2nd Place: Ralph and his son put together a phenomenal bag without relying on a single big fish, landing five largemouth bass for a total of 16lbs 7oz. That's a rock-solid effort and a testament to consistent fishing—well done!

3rd Place: Kelcey and John rounded out the podium with a strong showing, bringing in five largemouth bass weighing 15lbs 13oz. Great job on a solid day out there!

A big thank you to all our anglers for turning out and making this another unforgettable event. We look forward to seeing everyone at our next stop: Big Squam Lake on Sunday, August 10th. Tight lines!

07/14/2025

Pawtuckaway lake event recap 7/13/25

Our fourth stop of the season brought us to Pawtuckaway Lake, where the weather conditions were ideal—light winds and cloud cover prevailed for most of the day. The fishing was outstanding, with nearly all of our anglers landing both quality and quantity of bass. We had a total of 9 boats, with 8 teams weighing in over twelve pounds.

1st place: Ryan and Mike, securing their second win and second lunker of the season with an impressive bag of five largemouth bass totaling 16 lbs. 4 oz. Their bag was anchored by the lunker largemouth at a hefty 6 lbs. 1 oz. great job!

2nd place: Derek and Walter with 15 lbs. 11 oz.

3rd place: Bruce and Joe, who absolutely smashed it, securing third with an impressive bag weighing in one smallmouth and four largemouth bass for a total of 15 lbs. 5 oz.

Thank you to all of our anglers for participating and making this another memorable tournament. We'll see you at Big Island Pond on July 27!

06/30/2025

Winnisquam Lake Event Recap:

Our third stop of the season at Winnisquam Lake delivered a fantastic day of fishing under perfect conditions—clear skies, light winds, and eager smallmouth! Seven boats hit the water, though the largemouth were tough to coax, the smallmouth came to play.

1st Place: Kelcey & John, they brought in a great bag of 5 smallmouth weighing 13lbs 13oz. They also claimed the lunker with a chunky 4lb 3oz smallmouth. Phenomenal job!

2nd Place: Chris & Scott, the only team to tempt the largemouth, they weighed in 3 largemouth and 2 smallmouth for a solid 13lbs. Nice work mixing it up!

3rd Place: Ralph & Son duo had a blast, landing 5 smallmouth for 11lbs 9oz. A great day on the water for them!
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A huge thank you to all our anglers for making this a great day. Mark your calendars for our next tournament at Pawtuckaway Lake on July 13th—see you there!

05/05/2025

Bow Lake set the stage for an exciting day of bass fishing on Sunday May 5th, with the foul weather holding off. Mild temperatures around 60°F, cloudy skies, and light winds created ideal conditions. The fish had moved up, making for some fantastic action on the water. Nine boats competed, and almost every team reported a great day of fishing!

1st Place: Chris and Scott dominated, hauling in four largemouth bass with a total weight of 14lbs 12oz. They found the area where the bass were located and got the job done—congratulations!

2nd Place: Derek and Walter with 13lbs 7oz, also securing the Lunker 4lb 13oz smallmouth.

3rd Place: Bob and Chris with a mixed bag of three largemouth and one smallmouth totaling 12lbs 6oz, these anglers fought hard to reclaim their spot on the leaderboard. Well done!

A big thank you to all anglers. We’re now heading into an eight-week break, but mark your calendars for our next tournament at Winnisquam Lake on June 29th. Stay tuned for more details.

04/27/2025

Newfound Lake Recap: Our 2025 season kicked off at Newfound Lake under challenging conditions. With a high of 48°F and relentless winds, anglers faced a brutal day on the water. Persistent waves and howling winds made fishing particularly tough after 11a.m. Despite the harsh weather, 10 boats competed, with five teams successfully weighing fish.

1st Place: Ryan and Bob started the season strong, bringing four smallmouth bass to the scales for a total of 13lbs 10oz. Their bag was anchored by a tied lunker smallmouth weighing 4lbs 6oz. Congratulations on an impressive win!

2nd Place: Derek and Walter weighing 12lbs 5oz.

3rd Place: Chris and Scott rounded out the podium with a respectable 11lbs 12oz, including a tied lunker smallmouth at 4lbs 6oz. Great effort!

Thank you to all anglers for braving the elements. Our next tournament is set for May 4th at Bow Lake. We look forward to seeing you on the water!

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