A couple look out on Squam Lake from the Rattlesnake Nature Trail in Holderness on Sunday. The mile-long trail off of Rt. 113 ends up with a panoramic view of New Hampshire's second largest lake. There is another 2.1 mile trail on the other side of Rt. 113 that leads up the western Rattlesnake with a more expansive view of the lake.
A couple look out on Squam Lake from the Rattlesnake Nature Trail in Holderness on Sunday. The mile-long trail off of Rt. 113 ends up with a panoramic view of New Hampshire's second largest lake. There is another 2.1 mile trail on the other side of Rt. 113 that leads up the western Rattlesnake with a more expansive view of the lake. Credit: GEOFF FORESTER

The Squam Lakes Association’s 5th annual Squam Canoe Classic bass fishing tournament will be Saturday. This fishing series is all about the love of the lake, having a great time on the water and landing the big one.

Load up the canoe, kayak, float tube or any style of human-powered watercraft and head out for a day of timeless moments on the water. Participants must fish with lead-free tackle and is a catch and immediate release tournament. This tournament series is open to any vessel completely powered by human effort as no water vessels with motorboats are to be used in this tournament.

The Squam Lakes Association will host a cookout starting at noon for all participants in the tournament so be sure to get to the SLA, submit your photos before 12:30 p.m. and stay for the awards ceremony at 1 p.m. to see if you won. Anglers document their catch by measuring and taking a photo and then release the fish back into the deep where it can swim on.

Registration is required to enter into this tournament, visit squamlakes.org/squamcanoeclassic2019 or call the SLA at 968-7336.