August 10th is the final date for the Squam Lakes Association’s 10th Annual Squam Canoe Classic, a bass fishing tournament on Big Squam! This is a motorless event, open to any vessel that’s completely human powered, with the exception of the Adaptive Angler category. The Squam Lakes Association has partnered with Eastern Adaptive Sports to provide a quiet water fishing experience, allowing adaptive anglers the opportunity to fully participate in this event. All registrations for the Adaptive Angler category will be handled through Eastern Adaptive Sports (EAS) and participants must fish on an EAS vessel. 

Fishing should only occur on Big Squam for this tournament regardless of launch site. Anglers may launch from any legal location; the Squam Lakes Association, Dog Cove, and the public boat launch or from any private launch spot on Big Squam if participant secures permission from landowner. There is no physical check-in, though participants can check-in at the Squam Lakes Association campus. All entries (photo of fish against ruler and data sheet) must be submitted via email to bass@squamlakes.org by 1:00pm the day of the tournament.

For more information, or to register for the tournament, visit the SLA website (squamlakes.org) or contact the SLA directly (603-968-7336). The SLA also offers other guided hikes and Adventure Ecology programming throughout the year. These free programs are open to the public and cover a variety of nature and conservation related topics. The Adventure Ecology programs are presented by the LRCC AmeriCorps members at the SLA who perform important conservation work in support of the Association’s mission. To register for this event or others visit squamlakes.org/calendar 

The Squam Lakes Association is dedicated to conserving for public benefit the natural beauty, peaceful character and resources of the watershed. In collaboration with local and state partners the SLA promotes the protection, careful use and shared enjoyment of the lakes, mountains, forests, open spaces and wildlife of the Squam Lakes Region.